[cbclazy]

New owner here looking to refresh the suspension and maybe get some more power. What should I do?

 

[chittychittybangbang]

You already said what you want to do: refresh the suspension and get more power

Start with making sure all maintenance is done. I've made a checklist for new owners here: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/a3b4/newcheck.htm

This will do all catch up maintenance. For power, a chip + fuel injector nozzles will give you a lot of power. The clutch may slip so start with a chip and see how you like it. Look thorugh the FAQ section "1000q". There are also suspension writeups, I don't know what kind of ride you would like so call the vendors to ask how the shocks will ride.

 

[BMWnugen]

new strut mounts, struts, and lower control arm bushings will really firm up handling, by now they are gone

 

[cbclazy]

Good tips, keep em coming!

 

[diesel guy]

Do the suspension first, power is nothing without control of the body.

 

[Wir3D]

Get the bilstein TC shocks and the Audi TT control arm bushings. It will really refresh the suspension. As mentioned above, also get new front strut mounts. It'll handle better than new!

 

[cbclazy]

Thanks,I am shopping around right now and trying to budget everything!