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

[Huw Powell]

I think what you really want are softer dampers?

Or a Buick? ;)

On 9/10/2010 9:37 PM, Al wrote:
> 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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Huw Powell

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