Date:         Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:53:38 -0800
Reply-To:     fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joseph Fortino <fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET>
Subject:      Re: H&R springs
Comments: To: Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
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I'm with Ben on the ride, seems the HR springs are tight and feel most bumps, if the road is
nice your in luck, but if its a nightmare road ahhh hold on.. :) I'm using Bilstein shocks with mine
and well HWY driving is smooth I live in Calie where they  just rip the road up and slap it back together
for the h**l of it. ohh i got mine of a list member. * i like better than stock *

well I just got back from socal and have bus lag or something maybe its the beer and food.

peace all
Joe




On 11 Nov 2002, Ben T wrote:

> In a message dated 11/11/02 10:19:54 AM
> Pacific Standard Time,
> jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM writes:
>
> << Does anyone have experience with H&R
> springs installed in their van? If so what
> type of shocks are you using and what is the
> ride like? TIA >>
>
> 1987 2wd with 15" X 8" Porsche alloys. Stock
> Boge shocks. All new bushings. Firm but
> reasonably compliant with only two to three
> passengers. Anything more than that and it can
> get pitchy. Hit a big bump and you can really
> tell you have a revised suspension. On the
> other hand, it's a blast to drive around
> corners now. Have 91 2wd w/ Carat springs for
> comparison. Practically the same height. Felt
> slightly more comfortable with Boge shocks but
> not as good on corners. Installed cheap KYB
> shocks. It is now just as bumpy and no
> improvement on cornering ability.
>
> Both examples are on stock anti sway bars.
> Also have Syncro and other Vanagons at my
> disposal for comparison. Nothing compares to
> stock for ride comfort as far as these mods
> are concerned. But the improved handling is
> worth it IMHO. Lots of oohs, ahhs due to the
> nice lowered looks too. Even from the no-van
> people. GF loves how much easier it is to get
> in and out of.
>
> BenT http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhom-
> epage/index.html