weltmeister springs - which do you suggest., how much difference is there between #100 & #140's? Options

[DRPHIL914]

I have a 75 2.0, with 8spoke empi 15" 4 lug, and 195/55 performance tires. Currently have bilistein sport shocks, adjustable with newer #100 springs. When set higher to give better clearance its pretty bouncy, so I moved them down 3 notches to take tension off springs but before I rolled the fender lips they would have almost zero clearance on outside.

Would going to #140s help. I know there is an inch diff in height so if I put the shock setting higher- more pressure on the spring I will get a little higher ride, but will it be too stiff for daily driving and the occasional d.e. on the road course- robeling road? It should bounce less but .

Anyone used this combination? I've not had the #140s but have a chance to buy some.
Need some I.put to make a decision on this.

Thanks

Phil

I also have stock sway bar with new bushings

[Cupomeat]

Hey, I thought that Bilstein shocks are not adjustable in dampening/rebound?

Do you mean that you adjusted the spring perch? Raising and lowering the spring perch will have no impact on ride.

I did the googles on the intranets (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) and can't find any Bilstein Sport shocks that are adjustable... Please clarify, as a complete answer to your question relies on this attribute.

SO, either way, here is my opinion.
If you have Bilstein sports on the back and no anti-roll bar, use the 140# springs (as they are a better match for the Sport shocks) and use the Koni sport snubbers.

If you have an anti roll bar in the back, go with the 140# springs, but stick to the stock snubbers.

The Koni sport snubbers will allow the rear shocks to compress an amount before significantly increasing the combined spring rate. This would be best for a car with no anti-roll bar as the anti-roll bar increases the combined spring rate in a corner as well.

Now, what are you running in the front end? I would think you need to match your suspension. You could get by with 19mm torsion springs if you have Bilstein sprot struts upfront. As the front of the car is lighter, the front of the car will have a bigger impact on the actual ride of the car.

I hope this helps.