sagging avant rear

[Keith Lawyer]

Now that's somewhat promising and I'd _guess_ for that price they're
less than stock replacements.  I was also thinking something like a 20%
or even 25% increase in rate would be lovely.  I have to think given the
weight and wheelbase of the avants it would hardly be noticeable, and
would be much appreciated when the car is loaded.

I was cringing at the idea of custom, as my experience with other
places like National Spring or Alcan (for entirely different
applications mind you) has indicated the cost is generally quite high,
but this seems quite reasonable.

Thank you for the info Dave!  I'm not opposed to tearing down the car
to send them a spring, with two drivers and 4 registered vehicles we can
always make due :)  

My only concern would be if even removed from the car my worn springs
might reflect a lesser height than NEW stock?  I know this is common on
trucks..........

Keith L

>>> "Michael, Dave" <Dave_Michael at maxtor.com> 09/08/04 01:48PM >>>
Keith,

My 90 200 avant is suffering the same fate. A while back I researched
having custom springs made, and found that it is very reasonable.
Below
is the response I got from a place called  coil spring specialties
(coilspring.com). Only problem is that they need a sample spring
and/or
detailed specs, which I have not had the chance to research. If the
spring specs are available, maybe we could get a group buy?

Dave
90 200qa 203K

QUOTE

      Front spring price*:
      N/A Rear spring price*:
      $128.20-168.20 per pair 
            Shipping: approximately $25.00 
            Delivery: approximately 3 weeks day(s) 
            Recommendations: Need one rear sample. Thanks Madeleine  
     

      To Order:
      Verify that all contact/shipping information and vehicle
specifications below are correct and then:
Call (785) 437-2025 OR Fax (785) 437-2266 
      OR
      print this email, and send with check or credit card
information:
      Coil Spring Specialties
      632 W. Bertrand
      St. Marys, KS 66536 

Mastercard or Visa ONLY.

At Coil Spring Specialties, we individually calibrate
specialized coil springs for any vehicle.


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QUOTE SPECIFICATIONS
      Contact Information
            Name: dave Michael 
            Company:  
            Address:  
            City:  
            State: MA 
            Zip: 02466 
            Telephone:  
            Fax:  
            E-mail: dave_michael at maxtor.com 
     Vehicle Specifications
            Year: 1990 
            Make: Audi 
            Model: 200 quattro wagon 
            Type of Transmission: 5 sp manual 
            Size of Engine: 2.3l turbo 
            Type of Engine: gas 
            Air Conditioning: yes 
            Body Style: wagon 
Rear Springs
            Quantity of Springs: 1 pair 
            Ride quality: standard 
            If heavy duty,:
            please explain why    
            change in rate: +10 to 20% 
            Modification: no_modification 
            change in height:  
     
      Additional Notes: 
            Interested in knowing of progressive rate springs can be
made so there is less settling when the car is loaded. Rear suspension
is s strut type.