Thanks for the feedback so far. I'm going forward with a H&R Cup Kit as it has low miles on it and I'm getting a good deal on it. The shocks and struts are valved for the spring and lowering rate (1.5"-1.75"). I was ready to pull the trigger on H&R Sport Springs and Boge Turbo on Friday but Potterman and Germanautoparts.com were closed. I did more research on vortex and most folks were happy with the Cup Kit for comfort and reasonable drop. I ordered some G60 strut mounts, upper bushings, bump stops, dust covers, and shock mounts from Germanautoparts today.
My only concern now is if the A-arms will be more than 180 degrees (parallel) which is not good. I was considering the VR6 strut mounts to raise a bit but opted for the Corrado G60/Passat 16V mounts were are a bit beefier. I will advise on my findings when I have the kit installed in a few weeks. Thanks, Jim In a message dated 12/29/2003 11:43:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > No hands on experience w/the mentioned H&R cup kit, but I've heard it lowers > the car a fair amount, about 2". The Nuespeed race springs are probably > going to be fairly stiff. As for other options, I've been happy w/the > Bilstein Sport struts/shocks and H&R Sport Springs. Combined with the front > upper VR6 strut bearing conversion (recommended) and lowering caps it ended > up lowering about 1.1" all around from the worn stock pieces. This still has > a nice ride quality, controlled, but not too stiff. > HTH, > GBergthold > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > >From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > >Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 4:32 PM > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: [a2-16v-list] H&R Cup Kit opinions? > > > >I'm debating on what to do and what to get for my 91 Jetta Gli. I have a > >blown rear shock and don't mind throwing a few bucks into upgrading the > >suspension. However, I don't want to shell out for the price of NEW > >Bilsteins for all > >four corners. I like the idea of H&R or Nuespeed Sport Springs but someone > >locally has a set of Nuespeed Race springs cheap. I'm not looking for the > >dumped > >look, however, would not mind the car sitting 1 inch lower all around. In > >addition, I'm not looking to lose any comfort but know that I need to > >sacrifice a > >bit when upgrading. I'm in the Boston area and it's full of Pot Holes at > >this > >time of the year. > > > >Does anyone have any experience with the H&R Cup Kit on an A2? All help is > >appreciated. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Jim > >91 Jetta Gli, 90 Corrado G60, 84 Rabbit Gti Callaway > Project, 89 Honda Hawk > >NT650 > >http://members.aol.com/jlpawlicki
