[gqkhanB5]

V6 owners, suspension questions

I have a 2001 B5 V6 and am considering an upgrade on my suspension due to the new wheel tire combo I have gotten. What do you guys recommend for the price, drop, max comfort, flexibility and where do you recommend to buy these spring/shock combos from. If possible anyone in the bay area, please chime in whenever you want. Thanks...


[Modified by gqkhanB5, 9:00 PM 2-11-2002]

 

[hafa_adai]

Re: V6 owners, please help (gqkhanB5)

i've heard Eibach Pro-System (shocks & dampers) is a hot setup. drop is approximately no more than 1.5", giving a bit more of an agressive stance than stock. also improves handling, and eliminate dives and squats.


[Modified by hafa_adai, 4:54 PM 2-11-2002]

 

[gqkhanB5]

Re: V6 owners, please help (hafa_adai)

1.5" drop, I heard it was more like a 1" drop. Also some people were saying that the eibachs may be a bit on the soft end of the suspension kits...
Anyone know about the B+G suspension kits or Koni ones?

 

[AlphaPepper]

Re: V6 owners, please help (gqkhanB5)

I have the H&R OE Springs and Bilstein Sport Shocks. The drop is about .75"
IMHO this is the perfect setup for those who want to get rid of that "all-too-high" stock appearance without sacrificing comfort. Dive and squat were noticeably reduced and the stance of my car is perfect.
I purchased the springs and shocks online and had them installed by my trusted mechanic. I haven't had any warranty issues with my dealer.

..Alpha

 

[VWGUY4EVER]

Re: V6 owners, please help (AlphaPepper)

I have H&R OE Sports & Bilstein (Neuspeed) Sports. Shox.com sent me the front struts with the adjustable spring perches. On the highest setting the car doesn't look dropped. I reset them to the middle groove and now I have a slight nose-down stance. I believe the measurements are 26 inches front / 26 1/2 inches rear ground to fender lip. The ride is firm but not harsh,kinda like a BMW 3/5 Series Sport Package. Combined with the 28MM Neuspeed rear bar it's a nice ride/handling trade off.

 

[gqkhanB5]

Re: V6 owners, please help (VWGUY4EVER)

For the H&R OE /bilstein setup, how will that look for 19" rims? is that a pretty good drop or will it still look like a monster truck... Anyone with the eibachs prosystem, neuspeed/bilstein or even the new bilstein PSS9 coilover kits (although I don't know if there is an application for the passat yet)? Thanks for the info so far guys...