Re: rear 4K springs suk

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

Jay decided to speak these words:

>In my 4000 Q the rear springs were so badly shot that when i put eibachs
>on it was supposed to lower it an inch.  Well it raised it an inch. 
>Having the back end at the right hight definately affects handling.  If
>the rear is lower you will have more rear traction. if the front is
>lower you will have more front traction.  It is in my opinion very
>noticable.  Good shocks and springs in the rear help out a lot because
>there is no swaybar of course.  


well.......actually...its funny you should say this.  I just raised the 
rear up above the front and actually the car is now more neutral.  
Although maybe the 40 psi front tire pressure and 37 rear psi tire 
pressure has something to do with it..i dunno...

this coilover setup is conusing...so many variables...and thats just 
height, spring rate and tire pressure...thank god i have a very simple 
suspension.  but its incredibly educating....i love this stuff :o)

later...


Michael Sheridan Williams
ICQ# 11740998

1985 4000 S Quattro 180,000+ miles, Turbo conversion soon?, Koni 
Yellows/2Bennett, strut brace, Sport 8000 Tires, K&N, MOMO 4pt harnesses, 
Hella XL Driving lights (2x130w), magnacor wires....<out of breath>
1986 Oceanic Blue, 4000CS Quattro--Parting Out(ask if you want anything)
My father's: 1986 4000 CS Quattro--Graphite 161,000 miles

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