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Suspension

Shocks, struts, dampers, springs, etc.

Suspension combos [ Nov 16, 1998 ]
Adjusting ride height of rear Bilsteins [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Some info on Bilstein's "digressive" valving [ Apr 13, 2002 ]
Some info on Bilsteins [ Apr 13, 2002 ]
Differences between Bilstein HDs and Bilstein Sports [ Jul 09, 2002 ]
Using Bilstein HDs with stock springs [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
"FrankenBilstein" results [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Why Bilsteins are better than Konis [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Info: Pics of height-adjusting grooves in rear Bilsteins & Konis [ May 09, 2003 ]
[[FAQ]] How-to: Check for worn strut bearings [ Jun 11, 2002 ]
What do bad strut bearings sound like? [ Oct 01, 2002 ]
How-to: Remove front struts [ Apr 04, 2003 ]
How-to: Remove the strut bearing nut [ Oct 01, 2002 ]
Info: Replacing strut bearing [ Mar 11, 2004 ]
VW Motorsports strut mount (bushing) [ Nov 26, 2002 ]
Info: Some pics of a 1995 GTI VR6's strut assembly: mount, bearing, spring, bump stop, dust boot, etc. [ Apr 16, 2003 ]
[[Mk4]] How-to: Installation of Bilstein PSS9 coilovers in Mk4, at http://bambergvr6.50megs.com/
[[Mk4]] How-to: Installation of Koni coilovers in Mk4 (Adobe PDF format), at http://www.100megsfree4.com/
Spax Shocks & Springs [ Apr 05, 2001 ]
Using Shine Racing's 4-cyl springs on the GTI VR6 [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Info: Shine Racing's springs' rate [ May 15, 2001 ]
Differences between H&R springs and Neuspeed springs [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Why you MUST use Neuspeed Bilstein shocks with Neuspeed springs [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Impression: Neuspeed Race springs with Bilstein Sports [ Feb 14, 2001 ]
Impression: Neuspeed-Koni adjustable shocks + Neuspeed Sport springs [ Jul 02, 2000 ]
Impression: Neuspeed race springs and Konis [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Konis impression & where to buy Konis [ Apr 05, 2001 ]
Problem: Problems with Koni yellows (adjustable) in competition cars [ Feb 23, 2003 ]
Info: Neuspeed springs & shocks for 95/96 A3 VR6's [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
[[Mk4]] H&R springs + Bilstein Sports [ Mar 07, 2000 ]
Impression: H&R Cup Kit [ Mar 22, 2001 ]
Info: Same H&R springs for 4-cyl Golfs and GTI VR6s? [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
A problem with H&R springs [ Apr 15, 1999 ]
Info: H+R race springs' rates [ May 15, 2001 ]
Info: Eibach springs [ Jul 04, 2001 ]
Info: Eibach Sportlines [ Jan 20, 2002 ]
Various springs/shocks combinations for the GTI VR6 [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Explanation of spring rates & progressive springs [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Who makes the stock shocks? [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
How-to: How to cut springs [ Oct 23, 2002 ]
Bad experience with Intrax springs [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Info: Sachs Boge shock failure rate [ Jul 02, 2000 ]
Grassroot Motorsports: Shocks: how & why, technology, tuning, suppliers & shock tuners etc., at http://www.grmotorsports.com/
Coilovers
Info: AVO coilovers [ Dec 21, 1999 ]
Impression: AVO coil-overs [ Jul 01, 1999 ]
AVO coil-overs defects [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Impression: Abt coilovers [ Nov 16, 1998 ]
Ground Control coilovers [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
How-to: Lubing H&R coilovers [ Jun 15, 2001 ]
Impression: H&R coilovers [ Jan 11, 2000 ]
Info: Coilover sleeve kit [ Mar 28, 2001 ]
Alignment: specs, etc.
[[FAQ]] Alignment [ Feb 22, 2002 ]
How-to: Install shims to change rear alignment [ Apr 29, 2003 ]
Info: Caster vs camber? [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Anti-roll bars ("sway bars"), braces ("stress bars"), etc.
What does a rear anti-roll bar do? [ Jan 28, 1998 ]
Why a front anti-roll bar (sway bar) is good for auto-xing [ May 06, 2001 ]
Using the Passat's front anti-roll bar on the GTI VR6 [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Problem: Neuspeed front sway bar (anti-roll bar/stabilizer bar) making popping/clunking noises [ Apr 10, 2001 ]
How-to: Remove the front sway bar [ Oct 22, 2003 ]
[[Mk4]] How-to: Install a Neuspeed rear sway bar, at http://www.vwenthusiast.com/
How-to: Adjust the Neuspeed adjustable rear sway bar (anti-roll bar) [ Mar 11, 2001 ]
One account of Neuspeed rear sway bar (anti-roll bar) breaking [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
How-to: Installing the Shine Racing rear sway bar (anti-roll bar) [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Shine rear sway bar: installtation; impression [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Info: Will Mk4 Golf sway bar fit A3 Golfs? [ Apr 02, 2004 ]
Arguments for/against having stress bars [ Apr 06, 2003 ]
How-to: Install the Neuspeed front strut tower brace (stress bar) [ Nov 04, 2002 ]
Info: Testimonies on the reliability of Neuspeed's NutSerts (used in mounting the Neuspeed front stress bar) [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
[[Mk4]] How-to: Install the Neuspeed front strut tower brace (stress bar), at http://www.vwenthusiast.com/
How-to: Installing the Auto-Tech front strut tower brace (stress bar) [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
How-to: Installing the Eibach front strut tower brace (stress bar) [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
How-to: Installing Auto-Tech's rear shock tower brace (stress bar) [ Aug 20, 2003 ]
The Whipple quick-release rear stress bar [ Mar 11, 2001 ]
Info: Photos of the Whipple quick-release rear stress bar [ Apr 13, 2002 ]
How-to: Install the Whipple rear stress bar (a.k.a. Turn 2 rear stress bar) [ Mar 11, 2001 ]
How-to: Install the Whipple rear stress bar (a.k.a. Turn 2 rear stress bar), w/ photos [ Mar 26, 2003 ]
Strut braces [ Nov 11, 1997 ]
Info: Where to buy OMP strut bars [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
What to use to lube sway bar bushings [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Miscellaneous
Ride height differences between 95 GTI VR6s & later [ Jan 28, 1998 ]
Documented perch height difference on a 95 GTI VR6 [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
D.E.'s suspension is/is not different? [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Squeaky front suspension [ Jun 13, 2002 ]
Tightening the sub-frame [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
How-to: Remove A-arm (control arm) [ Apr 23, 2004 ]
Info: Pics of control arms & bushings on 95 GTI VR6 [ Jan 05, 2004 ]
[[Mk4]] Using Audi TT control arm on a VW [ Apr 25, 2003 ]
Neuspeed poly bushings [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
What does the bump stop do? [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
How-to: Centering the rear axle [ Jun 04, 2000 ]
Info: Shock builder [ Apr 05, 2001 ]
Article: Koni SA (Single Adjustable) Shock Dyno Results [ Mar 26, 2003 ]
Spring Technical Information, at http://www.stockcarproducts.net/

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