4kq suspension raise

[Robert M]

I just got done doing this exact mod, swapping 90Q coils into my 87 4kq.  
Mated the springs to new Boge Turbo Gas dampers, which according to my 
research use the same part numbers for both cars.  End result is a fairly 
uniform 1.25" increase in ride height at each corner.  The springs came from 
another lister who responded to a 'parts wanted' ad I posted in the 
marketplace, and cost the princely sum of $60, shipped.  I blasted and 
powdercoated them before install.

I'd do it again, but the Audi is a utility car for me and doesn't really 
have sporting intentions (until the snow flies ;) ).  I'm currently still on 
Hakk2's so it's hard to know exactly how the handling was affected.  
Overall, with a custom alignment, I'm pleased with the balance.  My 
'factory' ATE brake pads suck though.

hth,
Robert

>From: Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
>Reply-To: audi at humanspeakers.com
>To: Ryan Moon <moon at velaru.net>
>CC: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: 4kq suspension raise
>Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 05:30:31 -0400
>
>
>
>>Has anyone on this list ever raised the suspension on their  street driven 
>>4kq? If so, how ?
>
>I think one way that people have tried is to use the later 90Q 
>struts/springs - from a heavier car - lifts the lighter car up a bit. 
>Mostly hearsay, though, no BTDT.
>
>--
>Huw Powell
>
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