5KTQ Suspension Springs

[Ken Keith]

My experience with H&R's is not Audi related, but here it is.

I recently replaced the struts and springs on my '94 Saturn SL2, 
which has been getting me by ever since I totalled my '86 Coupe 
GT back in 9/98.

I put H&R springs and KYB GR2 struts in at the same time.  In the 
Coupe GT, I had Bilsteins up front, whatever in the back, and ABT 
Sportslines for springs.  I loved the way that rode and handled.

The ride was okay, but I was dissatisfied enough with the 
suspension setup on my SL2 to take the springs out and go back 
to stock.  (other factors include a vibration under acceleration, 
which plagues some lowered Saturns, and my 5kcstq getting 
running soon, and wanting to reallocation resources and attention)

People say that the H&R's are pretty stiff, and need to be damped 
by a shock designed for such.  Bilstein's come to mind, but they 
are not available for my other car, nor should I spend such $$ that 
car is they were.  Saturnheads usually recommend H&R/Carrerra 
or Eibach/KYB.

I just happened to look for pricing on these, so you're in luck.  

You can get Eibachs from 
http://www.wolfsport.com/suspension/eibach.htm#5k

I guess these guys are out of 5k stuff:
http://www.autob1.com/Html/Eibach/Eibach_HTML/Eibach_prokit_springs_Audi.htm

Aren't I courteous with the linkage? :-)

Later,

Ken

Gregg_A_Kellenberger at mail.bankone.com wrote:
> 
> Listers,
> 
> It's time to replace the springs (among other suspension parts) on my '87 5KTQ.
> It looks like H&R is now the only company offering springs for this car.  I have
> purchased new Bilsteins, but am hesitant to go with the H&Rs for a daily driver.
> Any experiences?
> 
> I would probably buy Eibachs without hesitation if they were still available.
> Are there any out there?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Gregg Kellenberger
> '83 UrQ (Totally rebuilt and highly modified)
> '87 5KTQ (Original Treser car, body kit removed)
> 
> 
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