Two confused listers seek advise (was 200tqw suspensinon)

[Konstantin Bogach]

Re:  source for rear struts for 200tqw (bilsteins preferably).



-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: 200 TQW suspension
Date: Sat, 12 May 2001 12:23:37 -0600
From: Jon VonOhlsen <jvosvan at rmi.net>
To: Konstantin Bogach <kbogach at home.com>


Konstantin,
I email'd for my application via shox.com. You are correct about the app
list on their
website. They show B46-2065 for the 200 rear quattro, but the wagon (and
year) is
conspicuously absent. What I noticed is the fronts were all the same
number earlier than
88 and 91 and newer. I suspect the fronts are indeed the P36-0370
(Non-sport). The number
Shox gave me for the rears matches one that I found for the 5000 TQ via
Tuner motor
sports. I also note that Blau seems to suggest the wagons are unique in
rear struts.
I do know the '91 200TQW does indeed use the P36-0370 fnt and B46-2065
rear, as I have
seen the car, receipts, and verified the install.
In summary, from the application lists I have found, not only are the
wagons not listed,
but the 200 TQ model from '89-91 is not listed as well, and we know
there are indeed
struts for those. Maybe someone from the digest whom has replaced rear
struts in the
wagons can clarify.
JonVO

Konstantin Bogach wrote:

> Thank you. I called shox.com 2 times and they could not find anything for 200tqw rear.
> Their catalog does not show anything for wagon.  I had impression that rear struts for
> wagon are different than for sedan.  They say that either it is not true or their
> catalogs do not show rear struts for wagons. (It would be more strange than assumption
> that I am wrong).  Could you comment this?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Konstantin.
>
> Jon VonOhlsen wrote:
>
> > > I also have the 200 TQW and the suspension is in the same boat. You can get
> > > Bilsteins for the '89 - 91 200's including wagon. Found mine thru RD
> > > enterprises, via Shox.com.
> >
> > front - P36-0370
> > rear - BE5-2593 w/ 10mm shaft spacer (non-20V)
> >
> > When you check around, you'll notice these numbers are the same from 86-91, 5000's
> > and 100, 200. The fronts appear to be the same for all. I have found a couple of
> > different part # for the Bilstein rears.
> > Struts are not a big deal (with the proper strut retaining nut tool) but the
> > bushings take some special tools to remove and replace. Not sure if I wil do it or
> > farm it out.
> > Definitely going with the Bilsteins....
> > JonVO
> > '89 200TQW
> >
> > > Message: 8
> > > Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 00:19:51 -0400
> > > From: Konstantin Bogach <kbogach at home.com>
> > > Organization: Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co
> > > To: quattro at audifans.com
> > > Subject: suspension questions
> > >
> > > Hi listers.
> > >
> > > I have finished almost everything under hood of my new 200tqw '89.  Runs
> > > very well. With smaller turbo it riches 1.4 bar much faster than my
> > > 200tq '89 sedan with bigger turbo(still can't remember  which is K24 and
> > > K26).
> > >
> > > But suspension leaves much to be desired. Besides tie rods ends, rear
> > > control arms and all kind of  bushings I have to replace shocks and,
> > > maybe,  rear springs.  This area is new to me and I am pretty ignorant
> > > in it.  Digging in archives I came to BOGE turbo gas or pro gas  for
> > > front and I found only  Blau  shocks for rear.
> > >
> > > My qustion here is about springs:
> > > - what are the sympthoms for bad springs?
> > > - what springs are good with BOGE turbo gas shocks?
> > > - can I have different setups in front and rear?
> > >
> > > That's all for beginning
> > >
> > > Thank you very much.
> > >
> > > Konstantin Bogach.
> > >
> > >