Spring1898
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2014
- Location
- US
Greetings all,
I am planning on getting the Rough Road Springs for my Passat. Waiting to confirm with Frans on getting them shipped over (along with a replacement turbo which is a separate issue.)
The car is used for towing on a semi-regular basis (around once a month).
I plan on the Bilstein HD shocks which I heard give a firmer ride and a slight height increase. Not sure how important spring/dampening balance is on cars but since the springs will be stiffer, probably better too that the dampeners be stiffer than stock. Between the springs and shocks hoping to gain about 1+" of height
In addition, a set of air bags for the rear, though I have not researched them.
Tires have already been upgraded to Conti Pure Contact with increased sidewall ply (huge difference over original 11 year old Michelin MXV4 which made the car feel like it was leaning on the handles around turns)
Any other suggestions?
I am planning on getting the Rough Road Springs for my Passat. Waiting to confirm with Frans on getting them shipped over (along with a replacement turbo which is a separate issue.)
The car is used for towing on a semi-regular basis (around once a month).
I plan on the Bilstein HD shocks which I heard give a firmer ride and a slight height increase. Not sure how important spring/dampening balance is on cars but since the springs will be stiffer, probably better too that the dampeners be stiffer than stock. Between the springs and shocks hoping to gain about 1+" of height
In addition, a set of air bags for the rear, though I have not researched them.
Tires have already been upgraded to Conti Pure Contact with increased sidewall ply (huge difference over original 11 year old Michelin MXV4 which made the car feel like it was leaning on the handles around turns)
Any other suggestions?