springs

[Bernie Benz]

SRH = Static Ride Height.

> From: Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net>
> Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:42:56 -0400
> To: Bernie Benz <b.benz at charter.net>
> Subject: Re: springs
> 
> So what is SRH?
> 
> Regards, Kneale
> 
> 
> At 01:13 PM 9/6/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>> David,
>> 
>> If you are looking for a higher spring rate, stiffer, you must change the
>> spring. The spring rate does not change with age or use, but the SRH can
>> change because of a stress relieving process. If you are complaining about
>> the SRH and the original rate is OK, you can shim the spring (3 different
>> thicknesses were available from Audi), or a spring shop can extend and
>> retemper the spring.
>> 
>> Bernie
>> 
>>> From: "Schaible, David" <David.Schaible at jrspharma.com>
>>> 
>>> http://www.autocarparts.com/parts/BG-Suspension/
>>> 
>>> don't know anything about them....they claim to have an application for
>>> 91 200.  apparently noone has done anything other than h&r springs or
>>> knows squat about the oem springs. I asked this question a while ago and
>>> got zilch.  I was trying to track down this guy who does custom springs,
>>> mostly race applications who can beat the stealer price.........I have
>>> to do something soon.....my car bottoms out with a load of groceries in
>>> the back....the cart boy laughed at me!!!   Wellllll it's not that bad
>>> but I can't load up for holiday and the ride quality is poor.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _____  
>>> 
>>> From: Ed Kellock [mailto:ekellock at gmail.com]
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 5:28 PM
>>> To: Schaible, David
>>> Subject: Re: springs
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Who/what is b&g?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Ed
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 9/5/06, Schaible, David <David.Schaible at jrspharma.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Help needed for spring upgrade.  My avant springs are toast, I would go
>>> for h&r but don't want to lower the auto.....although now it may
>>> actually raise the vehicle.....anyway.  factory springs are like $600.
>>> saw b&g springs for around $285, h&r $315.  can I add a spacer to the
>>> spring perches?  Does anyone know of a different vehicle spring that
>>> would work?  Does anyone know the the factory spring specs?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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