Race quality coilovers, here in the US. I may be on to something...

[libila]

I know there are many members that long for race quality coilovers by such companies as Kerscher and Remmille (I don't think I spelled either of those correctly) but dread the idea of dealing with foreign exchange and what-not. You wish that there were more options than just Topline (nothing against Topline, I own some of their parts). Well this may be a lead, or I may be wasting my time.

Before I throw this out there I want to let you guys know that I'm not 100% sure which Porsche parts/models are interchangable. Here we go...

I was looking for suspension stuff for my Subaru when I went to the Ground Control website to get a price a coilover sleeves. I cruised around, then came across this. (http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/category.php/CA=95) Porsche 944, 924, 968, 924, 911, 912... coilover conversion kits with custom spring rates and choice of struts. So I began thinking, could these be used on VWs?

I've heard of people using 944 suspension bits, and Porsche parts used for rear coilover conversions as well. Am I on to something here or has this already been covered?

[libila]

So, by the lack or responces I'm assuming that this isn't a new idea or has been covered before :confused:

[Panelfantastic]

Those products look high quality, a lot of the "coilover kits" out there are junk (think ricer) though and I think people are shying away from them. Most want a true dedicated coilover designed for that purpose and not a converted strut... BUT, as I said, those products look well engineered.


Jeff-

[libila]

Yes, they are well built products. If anyone has heard of Groun Control I'm sure they have caught wind of their success in racing and that they have been around a long time. The infamous GC sleeve with Koni Yellow strut are seen on class winning cars in Solo 2 cars all the time. That combo is especially popular with the auto-x Hondas.

[oicdn]

Ground control is crap, IMO atleast. On Hondas, most of the racers arew cheapasses. Those springs will sag over time like nothing other, just like Tenzo springs. That, and they're SUPER bouncy. The ONLY springs I've been consistently happy with have been Eibach and Tein.


Nice digging though...alternatives are always good to have

[libila]

Ground Control's springs are Eibach springs, and they have a lifetime warranty against deforming/sagging. I think a few things may have changed since you last looked at/heard about GC.

Can something like this work? Can Super Beetles use 914/924/944 struts and springs? Don't people use Porsche springs plates and bits for rear coil over conversions?

[oicdn]

Probably so then......Last time I did look at GC they were only producing coil-overs for limited cars. My buddy helped get them produced for the Cavalier, and at the time, they outsourced thier springs through somebody else, not Eibach.

[Chris Percival]

This is exactly what I did..

http://www.fastbug.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_0165%7E0.JPG (http://www.fastbug.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_0165%7E0.JPG)

See http://www.fastbug.net/index.php?start=8 for more info..

[libila]

Chris, are your spings/sleeves designed for a specific model Porsche? What modifications did you have to do to have them fit?

What Porsche suspension bits work without a lot of modification on the front end? Also, what Porsche parts are used in rear-end coilover conversions?

[Chris Percival]

Nope, they are just general purpose. The struts are 1303 struts, cut down to take MK1 Golf shocks, with the sleeve welded round the outside. The top bearings are 1302..

[libila]

So am I way off with my idea or could this work even though they are made for Porsches?

[Chris Percival]

They might work, but cheaper, general purpose kits would work too..