Type 89 spring upgrade info needed

[Ti Kan]

Stacy Mohr writes:
> I am looking for some options for upgrading the springs on my '91 80q.  The
> stockers ride a way too soft.  I have seen some aftermarket lowering,
> HR,etc.  But those are all lowering, I would rather not lower the car, its
> already low.Anyone have a none lowering spring options and/or experience
> that stiffens the ride a bit, and don't ride like a race car(don't want it
> too stiff).

Most aftermarket springs lower the car.  The exception is a full coilover
setup, which lets you adjust the ride height to what you want, but that
is a more costly solution.

You might achieve what you're looking for by only changing to
shocks with firmer damping.  Look into Boge Turbogas or Boge Progas
shocks which work well.  You can also go to higher performance shocks
like Konis or Bilstein, but the stock springs may be too soft to
complement them well.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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