Suspension GTG???? [Archive] - Projekt German Forums

manguyen

02-21-2007, 02:45 AM

Hey guys i remember a couple guys who bought new suspension components and was wondering if someone wanted to help me put mine on during spring break? I feel left out here in ames, with all the other lowered B6 a4's... i seen two of them today... This would be great guys... because i was going to just order some tires and put my wheels on too during break. As from my previous thread ages ago.... i'll buy the beer... (actually i'll get my friend to do it and i'll just supply it to you guys :) ) Also what do i need to do this job?

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Gee Tea Eye V

02-21-2007, 02:51 AM

a couple guys did buy some springs, im not sure when they are planning on putting them in but im sure they would be glad to help u out!

manguyen

02-21-2007, 03:02 AM

DerSubtileVento
SML
Iowaboosin...

Those were the 3.... that said they could lend a hand.... Hey boostin you have a garage? maybe we can hook up in two weeks if you're not busy

turboA4

02-21-2007, 03:10 AM

I might need some coilovers swapped, so i might be game for the gtg....

iowaboostin

02-21-2007, 06:30 AM

No I don't have a garage, though a friend of mine in Dunkerton (15min from Cedar Falls) lets me use his shop/garage most of the time. I was gonna talk to him about working out there next saturday (march 3rd) to do some work on mine.

Big Nug

02-21-2007, 08:45 AM

At the last gtg 1fastb5 offered up his shop once and awile.... if i remember right.

DSV

02-21-2007, 09:48 AM

I know Loccusst has a nice two-car garage down in Urbandale that he is willing to let people use. That might be the best bet for a location.

As far as a date, let us know what works for you and we'll see if we can swing it. :tu:

manguyen

02-21-2007, 12:19 PM

Lets work for the weekend of the 3rd and 4th.... pending weather and also our march GTG, depending on when that is.......

iowaboostin

02-21-2007, 12:28 PM

Lets work for the weekend of the 3rd and 4th.... pending weather and also our march GTG, depending on when that is.......

Seems like the March GTG will be on the 4th, the 3rd will be just fine with me since I was planning on working on the car that day anyway. I've only got a few small things to do, grind down fender/install new headlights, sidemarkers, grille, then possibly seafoam/oil and spark plug change.

edit: installing boost gauge too :tu:

DSV

02-21-2007, 01:22 PM

yeah, we are doing the GTG in Waterloo on March 4th.

If you want to do your install on the 3rd, where are you thinking about for location?

Head at JJperf

02-21-2007, 01:34 PM

I need to install the H&R kit on my X sooner or later too...plus adam's bitch A55 hasn't bought suspension yet...he would get coilovers if he was not so gay

manguyen

02-21-2007, 02:18 PM

anyone willing to give up their garage??? How many people wanting to get this done? this could be our local march GtG before the groups GTG.... ;) u know how i like to do local GTGs

Big Nug

02-21-2007, 03:21 PM

I need to install the H&R kit on my X sooner or later too...plus adam's bitch A55 hasn't bought suspension yet...he would get coilovers if he was not so gay

IS THAT AN OFFER OF SHOP USE JEFF?

Head at JJperf

02-21-2007, 03:32 PM

depends on date and things also the amount of cars cuz you can only get so many done in an evening

Big Nug

02-21-2007, 03:37 PM

Myself I Just Wanna Help.

UNLESS, WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST U CAN GET ME COILOVERS?
RIGHT REAR SHOCK IS ALL BUSTED FROM WHEN IT WAS WRECKED.
MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO GET ANY RIGHT NOW DEPENDS ON PRICE.
fUNNY P.W.E.I.-DEF CON ONE JUST CAME ON THE IPOD LAST I HEAARD THEM WAS AT YOUR SHOP.

manguyen

02-21-2007, 04:10 PM

I think the count is just 2... me and marcus TurboA4.

Head at JJperf

02-21-2007, 04:45 PM

Gee Tea Eye V

02-21-2007, 05:19 PM

06 gti :laugh:

Big Nug

02-21-2007, 05:27 PM

I need model and year to get suspension pricing
01 JETTA GLS 2.0
SORRY I THOUGHT YOU GETTING COZY WITH MY HEADLIGHTS MEANT YOU KNEW IT Intimately.:D

Loccusst

02-21-2007, 09:16 PM

Well I was already planning on trying to put my suspension on my car this friday afternoon. I got my Koni FSD shocks in today.

DSV

02-21-2007, 10:48 PM

Well I was already planning on trying to put my suspension on my car this friday afternoon. I got my Koni FSD shocks in today.

If Stef and I weren't taking a trip this weekend I would come over and help ya, plus fix my coolant leak, lol.

iowaboostin

02-21-2007, 11:10 PM

I have parts but I could do it outside even :tu:

head -- you could possibly get a hookup on suspension? I'm looking into H&R sport springs/bilstein shocks for my Audi :D

Loccusst

02-21-2007, 11:41 PM

If you guys aren't leaving till later on Friday you can use my garage in the morning DSV.....then head out in the afternoon on your trip. Would hate to see you have an issue on your trip.

DSV

02-22-2007, 12:16 AM

If you guys aren't leaving till later on Friday you can use my garage in the morning DSV.....then head out in the afternoon on your trip. Would hate to see you have an issue on your trip.

Well, I have to work from 8AM-1PM and then we're leaving as soon as I get home. It has been fine for the past four months, so I'm sure it will be ok for this trip. I'll probably just make sure to take my gallon of coolant with me. Usually I have to add more to the tank every couple months due to the small leak.

I'd have them do it at the dealership this Friday with my oil change but I know the labor charges would be outrageous.

Gee Tea Eye V

02-22-2007, 12:21 AM

gotta love the stealership

Loccusst

02-22-2007, 12:38 AM

Plus on your car it is an easy fix. I remember seeing it the night you were over here. The part is right on top and easy to get to.

manguyen

02-22-2007, 12:41 AM

wht the heck are you doing goin to the dealership for oil change? crazy....

Loccusst

02-22-2007, 12:47 AM

I get mine done at the dealership....but then I had mine worked into the deal when I purchased the car. I got all the maintanance wraped up into the price for two years. No way I am gonna do anything myself now.....other than upgrades.

iowaboostin

02-22-2007, 07:14 AM

I have a problem trusting people working on my car.. I've never taken my car to anyone before. I'll do any work for you guys for free :tu:

IDG4EVER

02-22-2007, 07:35 AM

sounds cool...

DSV

02-22-2007, 07:42 AM

wht the heck are you doing goin to the dealership for oil change? crazy....

Its cold outside, I have no garage, and I HATE having to dispose of waste oil.

To me, paying $30 is well worth it. I don't have to jack up the car, put stands under it, find the filter, drain the oil, catch all the nasty oil in a drainpan, put on a new filter, refill the car, take the stands out, lower it down, drive a big sloshing oil pan full of nastiness to the local O'Reilly's where I then have to dump it out.

I'll all for working on my car and doing almost everything myself, but when it comes to oil changes, I'd just rather take it in. :tu:

Big Nug

02-22-2007, 08:43 AM

I have a problem trusting people working on my car.. I've never taken my car to anyone before. I'll do any work for you guys for free :tu:

I don't know i have a problem trusting people with my car........
hehehehe:finger: :D

iowaboostin

02-22-2007, 09:30 AM

:finger:

Head at JJperf

02-22-2007, 10:43 AM

boostin
1125 for H&R adjustable coilovers (plus shipping)
750 for H&R springs 1.25 or 1.9 drop springs with Koni Sport series shocks and struts

Cadwiz
H&R Touring Cup 1.5" drop non hight adjustable coilover set $500 (plus shipping)
Koni FSD kit 1.3" drop (springs shocks and struts) $700 (plus shipping)
H&R height adjustable coilovers are 1125
Koni Threaded coilovers are 955
if you want more than a 1.5" drop you need to get a special front sway bar from H&R to clear the half shafts
22mm 1.5+ sway $185 (plus shipping)
26mm 1.5+ sway $205 (plus shipping)

Big Nug

02-22-2007, 12:09 PM

Thanks Jeff, I'm A Simplton So That Was A Lot Of Choices .hehehe:d
I'm Going To Have To Look At Some Of The Other Jettas And See How They Look At 1.5" And More Than 1.5" To Really See What I Want When The Time Comes I Guess.

DO YOU KNOW ANY THING AT ALL ABOUT THESE
http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/AT10.498.8043K
http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/AT10.498.8042K

SirRangeALot

02-23-2007, 12:29 AM

If anyone could help me out with suspension that would be great. If not, could you steer me in the right direction as far as what shops I can go to that will install springs and shocks? I want to lower my W8 in the worst way, but I need to line up springs and shocks at a good price. Do you have any suggestions besides awe tuning and shox.com?

Jeremy

iowaboostin

02-23-2007, 06:32 AM

I'm not sure who carries VW parts but ECStuning.com and pureMS.com are a couple more places I go to for my Audi. What kinda suspension are you looking into?

Head at JJperf

02-23-2007, 09:22 AM

SirRangeALot

02-23-2007, 07:20 PM

I'm not sure who carries VW parts but ECStuning.com and pureMS.com are a couple more places I go to for my Audi. What kinda suspension are you looking into?

I'm looking into an H&R springs/Bilstein setup. It honestly doesn't matter what kind of shock I get (Koni, Neuspeed, Bilstein, whatever)...I may just run stock shocks with the H&R's. I dunno, I'm kinda green to the mod thing! :beerglass:

I was looking to see if it would be cheaper to get the springs and shocks as a combo/package, but if I can get them separately and still save some money I'll be happy. I can probably get the lowering springs NIB for $200 shipped from another W8er. I just need some guidance as far as what shocks to go with.

iowaboostin

02-24-2007, 01:25 AM

Don't run stock shocks when you have springs with lower ride height.. they'll turn to sh*t real fast.

DSV

02-24-2007, 07:32 AM

Don't run stock shocks when you have springs with lower ride height.. they'll turn to sh*t real fast.

werd. even if you buy them separately, wait until you have everything before installing. lowered suspension on stock shocks will not ride very well.

SirRangeALot

02-24-2007, 04:04 PM

lowered suspension on stock shocks will not ride very well.

So I've heard. It's just frustrating because it's hard to find a good suspension package since my Passat is a rare breed (W8). The sell packages for every other Passat, but not W8's. I just can't believe shocks (the ones that I need, anyway) are that expensive! :eek:

EDIT: Actually I'm looking into buy a set of S4's and wrapping them in 225/45/17 rubber. If the ride height isn't that bad I might just leave the suspension stock.

IDG4EVER

02-24-2007, 05:33 PM

hey sir!! nice clip.. i like that angle.

I am interested in coilovers.. do you guys have a "hookup" let me know. 93vr6corrado

im down for the g2g.. finally got the car running ok.. still needs some adjustments though...

IDG4EVER

02-24-2007, 05:37 PM

I'm not sure who carries VW parts but ECStuning.com and pureMS.com are a couple more places I go to for my Audi. What kinda suspension are you looking into?

hey dude.. if your looking for veedub parts. ecstuning and partsforvws.com i have known Mike for many years.. he also has pretty good prices.

SirRangeALot

02-24-2007, 05:48 PM

hey dude.. if your looking for veedub parts. ecstuning and partsforvws.com i have known Mike for many years.. he also has pretty good prices.

Just how good of pricing are we talkin here? ;) :beerglass:

IDG4EVER

02-24-2007, 06:41 PM

Just how good of pricing are we talkin here? ;) :beerglass:

the prices are good.. the really cool thing is that he can get anything... back in my distributor days, my coil went out and he got me a new one for way way below any other price i found.. if you need anything, hit him up. what can you lose.. he is a cool guy.. his wife kristen is kinda bitchy though.. so ask for mike or aka "potterman"

iowaboostin

02-25-2007, 10:15 PM

^ So if I were to buy something from ECS I should rather call them and ask for Mike, then say I know Ivan?

IDG4EVER

02-25-2007, 10:28 PM

^ So if I were to buy something from ECS I should rather call them and ask for Mike, then say I know Ivan?

ok a little confused here:withstupid: mike is the owner of parts4vws.com
ive known him for years.. Tell him IVO pronounced "evo" with renner motorsport sent you.. Ivan is my american name... IVO is what they call me back home..

i have bought a thing or two from ecs, but i am not at first name basis with anyone there...

Mike is an honest guy and wont sell you anything you are not asking for or dont need..

good luck:tu: :tu: :tu:

SirRangeALot

02-26-2007, 09:45 PM

I'll have to check that out, thanks!

Loccusst

02-27-2007, 10:48 AM

Well I did my springs and shocks on Friday.......not fun at all. TurboA4 came down to get his CEL checked with the Vag Com and helped me out. Thanks dude. I went with the Neuspeed springs and Koni FSD struts/shocks. It needs to be nice out for me to see how it takes the turns, but the ride is nice...maybe better than stock on the highway. Anyway, those of you with the MKV give yourself the better part of the day to do it. Also, don't be a reject like me and think you can do it with out the strut spreader tool. So if we do end up having some sort of a GTG for suspension work let me know since TurboA4 and I now have experiance on the MKV. I still need to help out Manguyen with his setup.