[e//S2] suspension choices

[Matt twentyV]

Peter,
you've driven my car, it has H&R with Bilstein HD
shocks.  I think it is a great setup.  The only
negative (minor) is the rear- H&R's are progressive
springs and with the lighter rear end, they are not
compressed to the heaviest portion of travel.  Hence
there is a little more compliance than the front.
My understanding is that to minimize understeer
the rear should be at least as stiff as the front.
So I guess coilovers would be the optimum, allowing
independent spring rates for f/r.
-Matt

--- Peter Schulz <peschulz at cisco.com> wrote:
> Ok Guys...
>
> We're adding weight to the front a car thats already
> somewhat softly spring (estimated 100-125 lb rating
> on the factory springs (CQ)
>
> Eibach fronts are rated at about 145lbs
>
> H&R? unknown
>
> Whats the concensus?
>
> Coil overs?
>
> S2/RS2 audi springs?
>
>
> -Peter
>
> Peter Schulz
> 1990 CQ (awaiting S2 3b engine transplant)
> 1991 200 20v TQW indigo mica
> 1991 200 20v TQW titanium grey
> Chelmsford, MA USA
> peter at audifans.com
>
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