[Vwdiesel] A2 Jetta ride height comparison?

[Shawn Wright]

With all this talk of springs, I'm wondering if it is worth taking a poll on A2 
Jettas (and Golfs) for ride height comparisons, paying close attention to 
those which are stock. What I'm hoping to determine is what is the normal 
range for springs in good condition, and how to identify worn out springs. 
Perhaps a base measurement from fender lip to wheel centre, with car 
empty, but a full tank of fuel. Then a measurement with a specific amount 
of weight, say 200lbs, applied to the trunk, or the hood. Assuming stock oil 
shocks, only the springs should affect ride height, correct?
So if we had enough samples perhaps we could establish some 
measurements that would help identify spring condition. This could be 
useful in locating bad (or good) springs in parts vehicles for example...

Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D 
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy