[reddfoxx]

Re: (mike in SC)

I have A2 lowering springs on the front of the wagon; there's just a slight drop. The rears dropped it way more- reverse rake- so I kept the stock ones.
Pix of the front partway down:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zer...age=3



Modified by reddfoxx at 9:33 PM 3-28-2010

 

[reddfoxx]

Re: (mike in SC)

They're bright yellow. It's been more than a year, and I'm getting old... can't remember the brand. I'll see what I can find.

 

[reddfoxx]

Re: (mike in SC)

Sorry, I can't remember. I emailed Jonathan to see if he can; I'll see him this weekend at an Audi GTG so I'll find out then if nothing else.

 

[reddfoxx]

Re: (reddfoxx)

JP sez:
"The springs are red. I can't recall the brand, but it really doesn't
matter. They are for a MKII Golf/Jetta. The shocks are KYB GR2 in the
front, some unknown brand in the rear."
I swear the springs are yellow. I'll check.

 

[reddfoxx]

Re: (mike in SC)

Glad I was able to help by sitting at my computer, and looking at my car as I got into it.

The front springs are red. There must have been some yellow ones we tried, or just sitting in the shop, 'cause I can see them clearly in my memory.
The rear wagon struts and springs are, I believe, stiffer than the ones in other models. The front struts on mine were iffy anyway, and with the turbo the front end could barely stay on the ground and track a straight line. The KYBs are much better than worn-out stock struts, and of course the springs help too.
New tires made a world of difference as well. The old ones were awful; the new ones, Mastercraft Grand Touring ones, are quieter, grippier, smoother... Assuming the struts are decent, maybe get the best tires you can. OTOH, if you're in there anyway, maybe you should do the struts as well.



Modified by reddfoxx at 1:03 PM 3-31-2010