[s-cars] Some E-S2 pictures on Motorgeek

[Bernie Benz]

Ben,
Be careful if contemplating the use of UFO hubs. They apparently  
can’t be used in downgrades to G60s.

Bernie

On Nov 4, 2010, at 10:08 PM, Ben Swann wrote:

> I'm using the complete front suspension from a B3 90 - '93 model 90  
> that is.  The
> susension has drop link swaybar and requires swap of subframe,  
> larger torsion bar, strut
> assemblies.
>
> I plan to either go one step further with a set of those struts  
> modified with coilover
> or to just install the H&R/Bilstien combination that was on the car  
> - that was fine, so
> may just start with that.
>
> I havn't touched the rear and won't for awhile.
>
> The brake upgrade will coincide with 5 lug hub conversion and 17"  
> wheels. I need to find
> out if one needs to use S2 hubs, or if I can get away with a US 5  
> lug hub, say from
> 200Q20V ( I have ), or S4/S6 or some other.
>
> In the mean time, I've done enough for now and once I get the shift  
> linkage in order and
> interior back together, I would like to enjoy the work done so far.
>
> Ben
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Redford [mailto:shr42 at msn.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 12:29 AM
> To: Ben Swann
> Cc: audi at humanspeakers.com; 20v at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com;  
> 'JC';
> s-car-list at audifans.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Some E-S2 pictures on Motorgeek
>
>
> -------Hi Ben,  looks like you are having fun.  Thanks for the pics  
> and info.    About
> suspension mods, are you going to change the swaybars ?  ifso,   
> where do you get other
> replacement bars?  New , used from  ? , or made up by  
> yourself ?      ...Thanks,
> ...Stephen Redford  '85Urq
>
>
>
> On Nov 4, 2010, at 7:33 PM, Ben Swann wrote:
>
>> Huw,
>>
>> This is the European S2 "E-S2" conversion I've been working on for
>> quite some time.  The car is a pearl white '90 Coupe Quattro being
>> refitted with S2/RS2 modifications.  The engine is a variation based
>> on the RS2 engine and drivetrain.  The engine is 2.3l reworked 3B
>> block, AAN head with RS2 manifolds and turbo - see link for more
>> details on the build.  The transmission is 01E Six speed from  
>> Canada S2.  A lot of
> details, more than can be mentioned even in the Motorgeek thread here:
>>
>> http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=25898&p=467998#p467998
>>
>> I'm getting close to being able to take her out for a good spin, but
>> have had problems mostly with the transmission linkage.  I hope the
>> level of detail put into this one shows a little bit from the
>> pictures, but much of it really can't be seen via internet to be  
>> appreciated fully.
>>
>> I am building this car to be the Uber car for me - at least until,
>> unless I get the itch to carry forth with 3.7l V8 twin turbo
>> transplant into - well  I don't know yet!  Maybe the E-S2's body
>> double in my driveway, or the 200 Quattro 20V with V8 front end I  
>> call
>> "The Deerslayer"  http://www.gtquattro.com/200Q20V8.html or ??  
>> Maybe someone will save
> my sanity (whats left of it) and take the V8TT project engine off  
> my hands.
>>
>> Right now I'm concentrating on completing the E-S2, at least to the
>> 98% level.  Still needs 5 lug conversion for Porsche Big Red Brake
>> upgrade and some additional suspension parts installed - I'll  
>> likely tackly those in
> the spring.
>>
>> Enjoy!
>>
>> Ben
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Huw Powell [mailto:audi at humanspeakers.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 4:14 PM
>> To: Ben Swann
>> Cc: 'JC'; 'Eric Sanborn'; quattro at audifans.com;
>> s-car-list at audifans.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
>> Subject: Re: [s-cars] AUDIophile! Stereo Options?
>>
>>
>>> This time I'm going to spend a bit more, but even with mostly
>>> slightly used stuff,
>> I'll probably have between $500 and $1k in the sound system.  I'm
>> doing that only because of the time and money already invested in the
>> car - one that I plan to keep forever.
>>
>> Funny, I don't remember you ever telling us what year/model it is.
>>
>> --
>> Huw Powell
>>
>> http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi
>>
>> http://www.humanthoughts.org/
>>
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