There isn't too much variation in coilover kits - the principles are
identical and the execution can't be too different.  In other words,
the Ractive kit looks very similar to the Ground Control kit.  The VW
modifications may entail cutting off the lower spring perch and
welding on a collar that holds the threaded adjuster for the front
struts which is SOP for Ground Control.  I'm not sure why the shocks
would ever require replacement however - the shock bodies are a
standard diameter and so forth.  

Check that the Ractive kit includes such a collar - if so, it's cheap
enough to give it a try.  

--- vwgtiron <[email protected]> wrote:
> GlacierHas anyone put these on their car anyone know how good they
> are ? Specifications are  tensile strength of 1660 to 1810N/sq mm
> the strut bushing is made of forged aluminum get two wrenches and o
> rings set screws says vw may require modification see it at
> http://www.aieonline.com/66/cat66.htm?382 let me know if anyone has
> tried these or know anyone that does how about the ground control
> setup anyone tried that 
> thanks 
> ron num.    The set of four coil comes complete with "O" rings to
> accommodate all types of shocks, two customer wrenches, and set
> screws.
> VW clovers may require modification or replacement of shocks.
> The ride is adjustable up to a maximum of 2" or down to a maximum
> of 4".    The coil springs have tensile strength of 1660 to
> 1810N/sq. mm.    The strut bushing is comprised of CNN machine
> forged aluminum.    The set of four coil comes complete with "O"
> rings to accommodate all types of shocks, two customer wrenches,
> and set screws.
> VW clovers may require modification or replacement of shocks.


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Matthew Yip
http://www.geocities.com/mgyip/

'81 Rabbit diesel - '87 GTi 16v "General Li" - '88 M5 - '99 F350 psd

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