Project GTQ - While I'm at it.

[Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)]

Thanks Carter,

What I really want, I guess I can't afford.

In the ideal world, I'd get the complete adjustable coilovers all around.
Looks like were talking $1k+ as you indicate, but I'd like to know where I
can get some price quotes.  I was poking around and was not finding any
coilover setups specifically for the 4000Q - or will a set from an A4 work
just fine?

What will probably be more in my price range of around $500 is perhaps some
H&R, or comparable like:
Audi Chassis/Drivetrain 	Year		Front lowering*  Rear
Lowering* $US/kit
4000 Quattro Typ 85 		1984-87	1.5			1.5
$263.

Plus a set of Bilsteins or??

Somewone has surely found a great setup (perhaps the great compromise) of
bang for buck.

I do however like the idea of adjustability, 'cause in the real world, I
would like to be able to raise over stock height for the Heavy duty and
winter stuff I'll abuse this car for, and then lower to below stock for the
summer perfect road and track cruising.

Real world however also includes a budget that would make most car
aficianados sob.

I appreciate any and all help, as I should procure the suspension mods
probably when I do the engine swap, particularly since it looks like the
steering rack should be replaced at that time.

Oh - what's my best thing on that.  I saw some stuff on rebuild earlier, but
seemed like that was for type 44.  

TIA,

Ben

It would be nice to get everything together on this car in one swell foop so
I can say to my wife, "honey it's done.  No, I mean really finished".

[> kq, but may
>  want to go a little more agressive with the setup on the Blue Q.  I don't
>  want the car slammed to the ground or rock hard, as it will still be a 
daily
>  driver, but may occasionally see the track.  Budget is limited so that is
a
>  factor too.
>  
>  So, any recommendations?   Sources for not too much $$?
>  

You can get ground control coilovers with any spring rate for around 400$.  
H&R's will run 250 or so, and are of course, nonadjustable.  I've been very 
happy with the GC setup on my GT, although it is incredibly stiff and low.  
However, i could easily raise it over stock height in about 10 minutes.
Nice 
feature.  I'd go with Konis if you do the coilovers, but you can use pretty 
much anything.  Figure around 1000$ for all the materials if you install 
yourself - pretty hard to beat for a essentially top of the line suspension.

Later!
Carter]