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

[Al]

Is there anyway to see the specs for the "80 and 90" springs? I know they 
have paint marks.
Al

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From: "Ti Kan" <ti at amb.org>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 12:33 PM
To: "Al" <bournej at hawaii.rr.com>
Cc: <audi at humanspeakers.com>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Subject: Re: Can front springs from a "90" be used on an "80"?

> 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
>>
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>> 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
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