All Audi Owners...past and present...Please read.

[Dave Hord]

Okay,

Time to just compile the list for ALL models.  Read the below email if you've
ever owned an Audi ;-)

This is for the Knowledge Base...so consider our time to answer it a
contribution to the entire community.

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My thoughts are to compile a database of suspension set-ups for Audi's. If
everyone who has a non-stock suspension in their Audi answers some simple
questions, I can create a database that will allow folks to consider which
direction they want to go, before they buy any parts.

This is for ALL Audi's.  Clearly mark your Audi Model and Year for question #1.

1) Model and Year:
2) Front Shocks:
3) Front Springs:
4) Rear Shocks:
5) Rear Springs:
6) Tire make and size:
7) Rim make, model and size:
8) Front Shock Setting (if appropriate):
9) Rear Shock Setting (if appropriate):
10) Ride height with empty car:
11) Other suspension modifications:
12) Percentage of commuting use for vehicle:
13) Percentage of 'sprited driving' use for vehicle:
14) Percentage of Track use for vehicle:
15) Alignment settings:
16) Typical Tire pressure Front:
17) Typical Tire pressure Rear:
18) Please comment on how your suspension set-up feels, as well as it's
advantages and disadvantages.




Here's a fictional example of how I'd answer the above questions with my 4kq:

1) Model and Year: 1987 Audi 4000cs quattro
2) Front Shocks (w/part number if possible): Koni Yellows - XXX-XXXXX
3) Front Springs (w/part number if possible): B&G kit #XXXX
4) Rear Shocks: Koni Yellows - XXX-XXXX
5) Rear Springs: B&G kit #XXXX
6) Tire make and size: Kuhmo 712's 195/60R14
7) Rim make, model and size: CSA model unknown 14x6
8) Front Shock Setting (if appropriate): Two turns from full hard
9) Rear Shock Setting (if appropriate): 1.5 Turns from full hard
10) Ride height with empty car: (Measure from ground to fender lip) F=X" R=X"
11) Other suspension modifications: UrQ blue upper strut mounts.
12) Percentage of commuting use for vehicle: 60%
13) Percentage of 'sprited driving' use for vehicle: 30%
14) Percentage of Track use for vehicle: 10%
15) Alignment settings: Within Stock tolerences.
16) Typical Tire pressure Front: varies - see notes
17) Typical Tire pressure Rear: varies - see notes
18) Please comment on how your suspension set-up feels, as well as it's
advantages and disadvantages.: Tire pressures on the street: 34psi all corners.
On the track: 42psi front, 38psi rear.  With the car set-up as it is, it makes
a fantastic track car. The car holds the track much better then with the stock
suspension set-up. Understeer is still apparent, but could be reduced with
another degree of negative camber on the front wheels.  On the street the ride
is harsh. Speed-bumps feel like hitting curbs, and you feel every crack in the
road. Car handles like it's on rails at street appropriate speeds, however.  


That should hopefully get everyone started.  Please reply only to me, as I'll
be compiling all the information for members of the list to use. If I have
missed what you think is an important question, add your question/answer to the
list.


Thanks!!

-Dave