[s-cars] H&R "V8" springs

[Linus Toy]

29800 is the H&R part number (set) for the '91 200q 20v (type 44)
29921 is the H&R part number (set) for the original V8 (type 4C?), and later
spec'd for the urS4/S6 (type 4A)

I don't know how these compare to the OEM V8 spring, but 29800 was spec'd
substantially softer in the rear than 29921.  I suspect both of these spring
sets are stronger (stiffer) than the OEM V8 spring.

FWIW, I ran the 29921 on my '91 200q20v for several yrs, and recorded a drop of
about 1/2" to 5/8" all around (fender height measurement differences, measured
from center of hub).  I ran this with Bilstein HD inserts all around.  Even
with these, I felt rear rebound damping to be especially weak, but with the
weaker structure of the older car, I wouldn't increase compression
damping--though it makes sense for the newer, stiffer cars.

 
  _____  
Linus Toy
Mercer Island, WA 
linust at mindspring.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Trevor Frank
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 3:32 PM
> To: Steve Marinello; Neil Swanson; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] H&R "V8" springs
> 
> 
> 
> Ok, could be right, I had what I thought where or at least 
> where sold to me as v8 springs, I know a few Bennett 
> customers that have springs and I thought that they said they 
> where v8's you are probably right that they are the 29800, my bad.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Marinello [mailto:smarinello at charter.net]
> 
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 2:59 PM
> To: Neil Swanson; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] H&R "V8" springs
> 
> The H&R's that were so bad on my sedan when I got it were the 
> 29800's, spec'ed for the 200q.  An absurd 2B mod foisted on 
> who knows how many people, coupled with Koni Sports turned to 
> 90% stiff.  Insanity at its' best, especially on a '95 
> without a rear bar.  Wallow, wallow, pound, pound, SCRAPE!
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "Neil Swanson" <neilsphoto at yahoo.com>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 4:26 PM
> Subject: [s-cars] H&R "V8" springs
> 
> 
> > Trevor and all,
> >
> > Just a word on the V8 spring set.  Trevor I think you
> > had some other spring set in mind.
> >
> > The H&R spring set they now sell for the S6/4 marked
> > as the V8 set does leave the ride height just where
> > you say you like, 14.5"s from center to lip.
> >
> > I have'em and installed a few sets in customer cars as
> > well.  No way do they drop a car to 12-13"s
> >
> > Neil
> >
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