Re: springs for 4KCSQ

[Mark Hilbush <73441.73@CompuServe.COM>]

I have 15 x 7 TSW Hockenheim wheels w/ 205/50/15 tires.  I have a problem only
on the rr, which I think is caused by a deformed oe spring.  As a result, the rr
sits about 1/2 to 3/4 lower and, when I hit a moderate-to-large bump, the tire
rubs the inside upper lip of the fender.  I will be replacing my worn shocks 
(and springs now that one is hosed), but I'm worried that if I go with a spring
that lowers 3/4", my rubbing problem will persist.  Yes, I realize that the
Eibach (and H&R) springs will compress much less than the oe springs, but I'm
apprehensive about dropping the $$$ on the lowering springs and have my problem
persist.

Mark Hilbush
Baltimore, MD
87 4KCSQ

-------- REPLY, Original message follows --------

> Date: Monday, 20-May-96 10:43 AM
> 
> From: Todd Candey              \ Internet:    (tcandey@usr.com)
> To:   Mark Hilbush             \ CompuServe:  (73441,73)
> To:   Quattro List             \ Internet:    (quattro@coimbra.ans.net)
> 
> Subject: Re:
> 
> Hey what are you guys using for rims?
>      
>      I've had no problems using both 205/50/15 and 205/45/16 on the 4ksq.
>      
>      my car is also using eibach TQC springs and Koni adj struts. The 
>      springs lower the car about 3/4".
>      
>      Someone asked about an adjustable ride height set-up. That's something 
>      that I've been leaning towards myself, but unfortunatley I haven't the 
>      time right now.
>      
>      
>      Todd Candey  85 4ksq (soon to be 4ktq)
>      USRobotics   89 90q  (our toy)
>      Skokie, IL USA
> 
>