Uwe writes:

> Subject: Re: [gti-vr6] h&r springs, and bilstien shocks
> From: Geoff <geoffhenter>
> Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 14:13:00 -0400
>
> I love my Bilstein/ H&R setup, although I feel you wouldn't like it as
> much. You see I have this setup on an 8v, on a VR6, the springs are the
> same. They are 150/200 dual spring rate.

Huh? Who told you that the H&R springs would be the same for a VR6 as
they are for a 4-banger?

ToddAWE:  You're an H&R distributor, please confirm or deny... >>

Yes, H&R lists the same spring set for both the 4cyl and VR6 A3s (as long as
they have the smaller upper spring perch, started in 96.5 on 4cyl with intro
of VR6 style strut bearings): pn# 54748.  Lowering amounts are identical at
1.4"F and 1.3"R.  When first ordering from them, I was concerned this may be a
misprint.  They assured me it was not.
Unsimilarly, the G60 and SLC have different part numbers: 54706 and 54707, so
the extra weight of the VR6 engine seems to be a factor with the A2 chassis
according to H&R.
BTW, I have 3 A3 sets in stock if anyone is looking...

Todd
Air & Water
VW Tuning
1-888-565-2257
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