Strut question for 74 super

[woolbags]

Thanks for the reply's , I think I am going to go with the maxx xtreme's . I can't see it being a big deal to keeping the strut body clean and I like the idea of adjustability . Like I said before this car will rarely see any bad weather and the firmer ride won't bother me as this is not my daily driver .


John

[petevw]

Hey John,

I have a set of Koni Coilovers on my Golf. I cover the threaded bodies with grease and the threads stay protected from the road grime. A liitle brake clean to wash the threads, and the rings move easily up/down when needed.

Pete

[gonebuggy]

John!

Good to see you aboard! I know you're super will be super duper
I can't offer any strut advice, when it comes to cars I don't touch the fat chicks ( no comments from the peanut gallery on how my '70 is a fatty!)

Cheers,

Alex Barrie

[Eatoniashoprat]

Hi, I have the maxx struts and have emailed Topline to get the definitive spring rate for these. I thought they were around 65-70lbs.

In autocross, what will be the effect of being undersprung in the front? Since the maxx strut is adjustable I could swap springs if needed. Car will see 90% street.

The car rides nice and smooth on the street but haven't had it on the course yet to really push it. So far it seems like it might understeer a bit but I'll deal with that when I get on the track.

Mike

[Eatoniashoprat]

Just heard from Jon at Topline, Maxx springs are 71.5 lbs/inch

They tested the stock springs at 60-65 lbs/inch.

One other note is in the 3-400 miles I've had my struts installed the ride height has sagged over an inch, I'm now at the top spring perch position, could probably use another 1/2" height since our roads are so brutal.

[Humble]

I found that with the maxx strut springs at 71# I spent a lot of time on the bumpstops, especially with hard corners or a passenger. So far with the 200# springs in front I think it's a perfect mix between street and track.

[Eatoniashoprat]

Originally Posted by Humble

I found that with the maxx strut springs at 71# I spent a lot of time on the bumpstops, especially with hard corners or a passenger. So far with the 200# springs in front I think it's a perfect mix between street and track.

This weekend I did a 600km round trip and did some camping with mine, with my wife and I in the car, and full of our camping gear I had about 1" of travel in the front, with the struts in the highest position!

For some reason over at superbeetlesonly forum, there is talk that anything over 80lbs/inch is way too harsh for the street, and 100lbs is downright dangerous. Then again I also have a big radiator up front.

Now I'm faced with what springs to go with, and then if going higher spring rate in the front should the rear be increased also?

Buggin_74, It looks like we're in the same boat, I'd be happy with about another 1/2" of ride height. I was just surprised how much these springs settled since new.

[Joel]

Originally Posted by Eatoniashoprat

Just heard from Jon at Topline, Maxx springs are 71.5 lbs/inch

They tested the stock springs at 60-65 lbs/inch.

One other note is in the 3-400 miles I've had my struts installed the ride height has sagged over an inch, I'm now at the top spring perch position, could probably use another 1/2" height since our roads are so brutal.

I'd like some stiffer ones for mine too, stock maxx springs arent quite firm enough for me

i also had probs with it sitting too low, i had some extra grooves machined in above the stock ones just for that extra 1/2"