Non Air Susp. With H&R Springs and 22" Wheels

**themacnut** · 12-22-2004 08:05 PM

Removed.

Modified by themacnut at 1:38 PM 2-4-2006

**Seni0rl0c0** · 12-22-2004 08:21 PM

That's hot!

**Chio-4** · 12-22-2004 09:12 PM

KICK ASS

**TomontheBay** · 12-22-2004 09:34 PM

very, very nice. You got it right!

**acethemod** · 12-22-2004 11:23 PM

So, no going offroad for you eh?

**themacnut** · 12-22-2004 11:50 PM

Quote, originally posted by acethemod »

So, no going offroad for you eh?

I still got a little room.

**acethemod** · 12-23-2004 10:02 AM

I was just joking, it looks real nice, I am just jealous because my wife wont let me get wheels.

**themacnut** · 12-24-2004 05:01 PM

New pictures added 12/24.

Jeff

**Rastahmann** · 12-24-2004 05:52 PM

Sweet! The best part about it is since you have the steel springs it will always sit just right - the way you set it up to.

I bet it handles great!

Where did you get your bumper hole plugs?

John

**themacnut** · 12-27-2004 09:07 PM

Quote, originally posted by Rastahmann »

Sweet! The best part about it is since you have the steel springs it will always sit just right - the way you set it up to.

I bet it handles great!

Where did you get your bumper hole plugs?

John

I think the bumper hole plugs came of the License Bracket that was installed on the front bumper if I remember correctly. If not, I had them laying around.

**VizStorm** · 12-27-2004 11:11 PM

So the ride is smooth? Usually lowering a vehicle with springs makes for a rough bouncy ride. Is that not the case?

**TCinOC** · 12-28-2004 12:36 AM

Quote, originally posted by VizStorm »

So the ride is smooth? Usually lowering a vehicle with springs makes for a rough bouncy ride. Is that not the case?

That's what I was wondering, too. You're right about lowering with stiffer springs like the H&R setup. Usually a bouncier and stiffer ride but much less body roll in the cornering department. It's a tradeoff but I'm willing to bet many wouldn't like that rough ride.

**trollhole** · 12-28-2004 09:15 AM

Your car looks nice and maybe it's just me. But I didn't buy a SUV so it could corner well and have a rough suspension. Remember it weighs 5500lbs. I just don't like the look of a lowered suv. If you wanted something that cornered well and was stiff why not go for a sports car? I understand we all are different in our tastes and I'm not ragging on you just wanted to know the reason.

Modified by trollhole at 9:16 AM 12-28-2004

**Ten21** · 12-28-2004 11:06 AM

Looks great! The neat thing about the V8 is its great power band. The larger wheels and lowered supenstion should make its stick like a tank! If you need the off-road abilty its all there also. Enjoy!

**themacnut** · 12-28-2004 11:20 AM

Quote, originally posted by VizStorm »

So the ride is smooth? Usually lowering a vehicle with springs makes for a rough bouncy ride. Is that not the case?

It is firmer but not bouncy. The springs only lowered the car moderately. A shorter spring would certainly compromise the ride. But the H&R Springs provide a nice balance. I have heard that the Eibach springs ride a little softer then the H&R Springs.

**themacnut** · 12-28-2004 11:26 AM

Quote, originally posted by trollhole »

Your car looks nice and maybe it's just me. But I didn't buy a SUV so it could corner well and have a rough suspension. Remember it weighs 5500lbs. I just don't like the look of a lowered suv. If you wanted something that cornered well and was stiff why not go for a sports car? I understand we all are different in our tastes and I'm not ragging on you just wanted to know the reason.

Modified by trollhole at 9:16 AM 12-28-2004

Thanks for not ragging on me The performance and look I was going for will not appeal to everyone on these boards. Some will use their Touareg to prodominently off road. Mine will most likely never go off the pavement. I traded my 2003 Jetta and my 2001 Corvette in for the Touareg, so I have had the sports car. With two boys, I needed a little more room then the Jetta could offer. The Touareg fits my size needs, as well as being sporty and quick. Again, may not be for you, but is exactly what I was looking for. And I stay in the VW family.

**themacnut** · 12-28-2004 11:29 AM

Quote, originally posted by Ten21 »

Looks great! The neat thing about the V8 is its great power band. The larger wheels and lowered supenstion should make its stick like a tank! If you need the off-road abilty its all there also. Enjoy!

Thanks. With the V8 prior to the Suspension upgrade, when I got on the gas the front end would come up, the back end would squat, then we would be on our way. Now it just goes. It handles like a dream. Does not feel like a 5500 LB. vehicle.

**Chio-4** · 12-28-2004 03:14 PM

i still say it looks great!!! I would do it but the wife would kill me!!!

**themacnut** · 02-07-2005 07:15 PM

2/7- Added updated measurements and new pictures to the original post.

**Curjo** · 02-07-2005 07:33 PM

Quote, originally posted by themacnut »

2/7- Added updated measurements and new pictures to the original post.

I want to play in the dirt, so it's not for me... but, dang! It looks great!!

**Jeff from Mass** · 02-07-2005 07:43 PM

Personally I love the look. And I think I understand your reasoning for the hot Touareg. It is like getting the best of both worlds. You could get a Hummer if you were into the off road thing, or a Viper if into the sports car thing, but like many who choose a Touareg you get what I think is a very good compromise. I have also noticed that most aftermarket accessories are aimed at the on road performance rather than off road performance, but either way you go, the Touareg is a remarkable starting place.

**Uriah** · 02-07-2005 07:56 PM

dewd... nice car..

but also a VERY nice garage...

I need to get flooring like that..

Anything special there or just normal linoleum?

Uri

**12johnny** · 02-07-2005 09:00 PM

Quote, originally posted by Uriah »

dewd... nice car..

but also a VERY nice garage...

I need to get flooring like that..

Anything special there or just normal linoleum?

Uri

This is what I think as well... it would be nice to have a garage like that!!

**themacnut** · 02-07-2005 10:04 PM

Quote, originally posted by Uriah »

dewd... nice car..

but also a VERY nice garage...

I need to get flooring like that..

Anything special there or just normal linoleum?

Uri

The flooring is Kiwi Tile. The best part is when I move the floor goes with me. The tiles snap together. Here is the link.

http://kiwitile.com/

**themacnut** · 02-07-2005 10:06 PM

Quote, originally posted by Jeff from Mass »

Personally I love the look. And I think I understand your reasoning for the hot Touareg. It is like getting the best of both worlds. You could get a Hummer if you were into the off road thing, or a Viper if into the sports car thing, but like many who choose a Touareg you get what I think is a very good compromise. I have also noticed that most aftermarket accessories are aimed at the on road performance rather than off road performance, but either way you go, the Touareg is a remarkable starting place.

Thanks for the nice comments.

**spockcat** · 02-08-2005 12:29 AM

Quote, originally posted by themacnut »

The flooring is Kiwi Tile. The best part is when I move the floor goes with me. The tiles snap together. Here is the link.

http://kiwitile.com/

My wife and I like to lay tile, marble and granite. Maybe I should do a Carerra white marble and black granite floor in my garage. Think it would add good resale to my house?

**sciencegeek** · 02-08-2005 12:42 AM

I suppose it would go well with your platinum sprinklers and that gilded roof. Aw, is this thread going OT or what?

**widebaudi** · 02-08-2005 01:18 AM

im just wondering, how does a lowered suspension affect the towing of the reg?

i tow my s4 around with the reg, so im interested.

**themacnut** · 02-08-2005 02:05 AM

Quote, originally posted by spockcat »

My wife and I like to lay tile, marble and granite. Maybe I should do a Carerra white marble and black granite floor in my garage. Think it would add good resale to my house?

I am guessing you are being sarcastic, Spockcat. But personally it sounds like it would be very nice (and expensive).

**themacnut** · 02-08-2005 02:08 AM

Quote, originally posted by widebaudi »

im just wondering, how does a lowered suspension affect the towing of the reg?

i tow my s4 around with the reg, so im interested.

Though I do not currently have a hitch, I don't think it should affect it. The only change is the hitch point is 2.5" lower then where it started.

**themacnut** · 02-08-2005 02:18 AM

Quote, originally posted by spockcat »

My wife and I like to lay tile, marble and granite. Maybe I should do a Carerra white marble and black granite floor in my garage. Think it would add good resale to my house?

Here are a couple off topic links for you Spockcat, in case you were being serious. And yes, it will increase your resale value (If there is a garage fanatic buying your house).

http://www.theultimategarage.c....html

http://www.garage-tile.com/

**jinxegg** · 02-08-2005 05:35 AM

Quote, originally posted by spockcat »

My wife and I like to lay tile, marble and granite......

Just remind me, when you're here, not to take you up the Parthenon.
You'll be busy for years....

**spockcat** · 02-08-2005 08:36 AM

Quote, originally posted by jinxegg »

Just remind me, when you're here, not to take you up the Parthenon.
You'll be busy for years....

Only if I bring my wet saw.

**Shoop405** · 02-08-2005 01:37 PM

AWESOME PICS!!!

Disregard my post regarding your window tint in your other thread. I am looking at 22's and possibly lowering with Eibach/H&R not sure yet.

**JL's T-Reg** · 03-28-2005 11:42 PM

whered you get the wheels and/or the shocks. i love both car looks amazing

Just curious where and how much you paid, they are trying to charge me 450 for eihbach and installation in Orlando Fl right now i think thats a bit high but let me know

VWVortex

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