RE: do i have to get a bigger rollbar if i get the 2Bennett setup?

[quattro <quattro@acacianet.com>]

As a general rule, when you go stiffer on the springs you can go less stiff with the anti-roll bars and maintain the same or similar overall roll stiffness. After a point when using real stiff springs the anti-roll bars really don't do anything at all and are just dead weight along for the ride. [Gross generalization alert!] > Most Americans seem to prefer setups with softer springs and anti-roll bars where most Germans seem to prefer stiff springs with light or no anti-roll bars. My guess is that many Americans prefer the more 'luxurious ride' that is possible with the combination of softer springs and anti-roll bars.

-glen


Hey all, my friend chris morlock (yes, again) is insisting that since im 
upgrading the rest of the suspension, that i MUST increase the size of 
the rollbar and add one in the rear.  I contest that the one up front is 
already huge for the weight of the car and doesnt need to be upgraded, 
and that in the rear the tie rods act as a roll bar.  Im getting 350lb 
springs up front and 270 in the rear.  So do i have to upgrade?  He is 
gettign his info from the chassis teacher at skyline college here in the 
bay area.  They do have an excellent automotive program,.  But he wont 
believe anyone that has done it and says that its fine and he wont 
believe that the car is severely overengineered....

later...


Michael Sheridan Williams
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1985 4000 S Quattro 175,000+ miles, Pearl White, Koni Yellows/2Bennett, 
strut brace, Sport 8000 Tires, K&N
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