Can front springs from a "90" be used on an "80"?

[Ti Kan]

Since the springs are supporting less weight than intended,
they would be less compressed and thus the ride height would
be increased.

-Ti

On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:26:55PM -1000, Al wrote:
> Huw,
> Yes it's a 4 banger. So are you saying that a spring from a 90 would be 
> stiffer and maybe a harsher a ride?
> 
> Al
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Huw Powell" <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 8:04 AM
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: Can front springs from a "90" be used on an "80"?
> 
> > If your 80 is a 4 cyl. as I suspect, the springs probably have a
> > different rate (less weight to support).
> >
> >
> > On 9/10/2010 4:25 AM, Al wrote:
> >> Would there be any difference, in ride height, ride control, softer or 
> >> harsher?
> >>
> >> My car is a '90 80 fwd.
> >>
> >> Or does someone  offer a good smooth riding spring?
> >>
> >> Al