More on type 44 struts

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Keith,
Bilstein Sports worked very well w/ my stock springs in
the 5ktq. The car still rolls quite a bit, but it corners
rather smartly now, and the improved shock control really
helps in those rises and dips where the car used to float.
The shock upgrade helped tremendously, but there was another
significant improvement in handling when I put on a set
of 215/55R16 Dunlop SP9000s on the car. If you don't have a good
set of shoes for the car, invest in a set. Well worth it.

Taka
'86 5ktq (for sale)
'91 200q


-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Keith Lawyer
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 4:52 AM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: More on type 44 struts


My '89 200 rides like a boat.  It's really just too
bouncy up front when we hit slight dips or
irregularities in the road.  I don't see any leaks, is
this how these cars rode stock?  Swerving to avoid
idiots on the interstate is scary (BTDT).
  In any case, I believe new struts are in order.  If
anything, I want it to ride more like my '86 4kq. 
Those of you who spend much time on the track may
think I'm crazy but I believe the 4kq rides quite
nicely for daily driving and has minimal body roll. 
My only complaint w/the 4kq is above 90mph on the
interstate it gets a little squirrely.
  So, will the Boge Turbos give me a firmer ride in my
200q?  Or Bilsteins?  I may want to lower the 200 in
the future, but for now I just want to know I'm
driving an Audi, not a Lincoln Continental!

Thanx,
Keith L.

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