G60 Donors?

[Derek Pulvino]

Thanks all for the update.  See where this gets us at this point.

Derek P






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>Subject: RE: G60 Donors?
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><<We think the G60's were used on earlier t44's,
>later V8's, the URS4, and the C4 100/A6, but don't know for sure on all
>counts.>>
>
>True, the G60 calipers were used on these cars. Can't say if the C4 G60's
>are identical to those used on the V8/5ktq, though I assume they are. And
>although the calipers are the same, the wheel hubs and brake rotors will
>vary.
>
><<Also, weren't there differences in ball-joint size which also
>limits donor prospects?>>
>
>Yes. The 5ktq (and likely the '89-'90 200q) have a smaller diameter ball
>joint than the 91 200/V8 and '92+ C4 that will not work on the later cars'
>strut/wheel bearing assembly. Also, the wheel bearing inner diameter is
>different on the 5ktq.
>
><<And last of all, does anybody know if the lower
>control arm length is the same for all t44's, or if that's the part
>responsible for altering the front track width between our 200/V8 and the
>other 10-valve t44 iterations?>>
>
>Not 100% sure about this one but they appear to be the same length. And
>after becoming familiar with my '91 200q and 5ktq front suspension, I think
>the track difference comes from the strut/wheel bearing assembly.
>
>Hope that helps a little.
>
>Steve Hauptmann
>South Carolina
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Derek Pulvino [mailto:dbpulvino at hotmail.com]
>Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 4:19 PM
>To: 200q20v at audifans.com
>Subject: G60 Donors?
>
>
>Before I get the catcalls of downgrade and all that, please hear me out;
>curious for junkyard rebuilding solutions as below.
>
>Some friend of mine are doing reconstructive surgery on a 200 that's been
>G60'ized, and one side of the front suspension is "compromised."  Having
>not
>seen the car, can't say, but their guess is the bearing carrier is toast.
>As we are not exactly sure on what potential donors are, was curious if
>somebody could help out.  We think the G60's were used on earlier t44's,
>later V8's, the URS4, and the C4 100/A6, but don't know for sure on all
>counts.  Also, weren't there differences in ball-joint size which also
>limits donor prospects?  And last of all, does anybody know if the lower
>control arm length is the same for all t44's, or if that's the part
>responsible for altering the front track width between our 200/V8 and the
>other 10-valve t44 iterations?
>
>Enquiring minds want to know...
>
>thanks in advance.
>
>dp
>
>
>
>
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