Ur-Quattro Strut Mounts
Nate Stuart
newt at newtsplace.com
Thu May 16 16:08:29 EDT 2002
Well, the 'UrQ' mounts are exactly the same as the OE front type 89
mounts. The OE rears are the different softer style, but all you need do
is order two front sets and be done with it. Heres some pics of the
difference between a new blue 'UrQ' mount, and a new OE rear ( OE on all
four corners of the 4kq's ) mount:
http://www.newtsplace.com/90tq/index2.php?mode=album&album=strut_mounts
Take care,
-Nate
'89 90tq
www.newtsplace.com/90tq
Richard Hoffman wrote:
> OK I've heard rumor of using the upper strut bearing from an
> Ur-Quattro on
> the typ 89 Coupe/90 series cars. Since I am considering a suspension
> upgrade in the very near future, I am interested in exactly what
> difference
> this "upgrade" would make in terms of ride vs. handling.
>
> Also, while we are on the topic, Sierra Motorsport sells a "billet
> aluminum"
> strut mount. Obviously this would be an even stiffer mount. What are
> the
> advantages/disadvantages of stiffness at the strut mount?? I am
> interested
> in improving handling but not destroying the ride - obviously there
> will be
> compromise (can't change one without changing the other).
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Richard
> 1990 CQ 201K
>
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