[urq] shocks alternative

Wed Jan 21 17:19:38 EST 2004

I'd like to chime in with alternative solution:
Providing shafts and seals are OK, alternative to changing shocks, one can change the oil in the shocks, to match the
springs and the rate of rebound damping. I use 350 ccl per side, of SAE 20 synthetic fork oil (from motorcycle shop)
with OEM springs, and it works perfectly, although on stiffer side. For softer side of rebound, SAE 15 oil and 450 ccl
in volume, works fine. Wash internals well, fill with desired amount and viscosity of oil, and you're done. If you want
more damping, change for next grade up, and vice versa. If using lower springs, make sure you shorten the bump stop
enough to prevent only metal to metal  contact and to retain existing protection boot, and not assist the suspension in
any way, like OEM suspension often does. Solution works well on all VAG and Porsche struts, and cost wise by far the
best solution.

HTH
Ado

Martin Pajak wrote:
> 
> Bylle,
> 
> Sorry to say but even with the 100W H4/H1s I have yet to see anyone complain of being blinded...
> Agreed that Bilsteins are the best, however the OEM shocks with lowering springs are not that bad.  Maybe yours were on their way out.
> I am using the early (red) '81-'84 OEMs, as oppsed to the later (gray) '85-up shocks... don't know what the difference is, however they are stiff enough for spirited driving without killing my kidneys, or the strut bearings like the Konis did.
> 
> HTH
> Martin Pajak
> www.quattro.ca
> 
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: "Bill Bennett" <ur.quattro at verizon.net>
> Date:  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 22:04:19 -0800
> 
> >Marcine, I beg to disagree, too much chassis lift on hard acceleration with stock shocks. Let alone the fact you will blind oncoming drivers if you have "decent" headlights like my BITCH has. I prefer the predictable taught ride from my Bilstein's. Best as Always, Bill PS you already know I am an old fart, hence ride quality sensitive... Bilstein's are rather compliant IMHO
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> >  From: Martin Pajak
> >  To: urq at audifans.com ; Louis-Alain RICHARD
> >  Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:32 AM
> >  Subject: Re: [urq] shocks too
> >
> >
> >  I have to agree with Louis-Alain re. stock shocks, however, my '83 has Eibach springs...
> >  In everyday commute I enjoy this combo way more than the '85 which has H&Rs and Konis...
> >  When driving the '83 I don't cringe every time I see a pot-hole in front of me (although after driving the '85 for 6 months it's a habit), yet at the same time it's stiff enough to go quickly on on and off ramps....
> >
> >  Nice all round compromise...
> >
> >  HTH
> >  Martin Pajak
> >  www.quattro.ca
> >
> >  ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> >  From: "Louis-Alain RICHARD" <laraa at sympatico.ca>
> >  Date:  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 12:49:02 -0500
> >
> >  >
> >  >Hi Jason,
> >  >
> >  >This might not be valid for your car since it is lowered, but maybe other
> >  >urQ owners are looking for stock cartridges. Anyway.
> >  >
> >  >The units I bought for my 1983 urQ were "BOGE Original" hydraulic shock
> >  >absorbers. These are not "Turbo-Gas" or "Turbo", their brand name is BOGE
> >  >Automatic (!).
> >  >
> >  >Front: 32-976-6
> >  >Rear : 32-977-6
> >  >Cost : about 125$ Canadian each.
> >  >
> >  >NOTE: The label on the box says: Audi Quattro Sport, 80-up.
> >  >Hey, that "Sport" word must mean something, right? :-0
> >  >
> >  >Regarding the ride: for me, living in the capital of potholes (Montreal),
> >  >these are plenty stiff, especially during the cold months. I drove Brady's
> >  >car during summer (Bilstein and H&R) and I can say they are 2 completely
> >  >different animals.
> >  >
> >  >Mine is supple and glides over bumps, his is firm and sporty.
> >  >
> >  >Mine is not a sports car when driving fast sweepy roads: too much lean and
> >  >too much weight transfer during acceleration or braking (Remember the press
> >  >photo of Walter braking hard in a Mars red car? Mine is like that...).
> >  >
> >  >Brady's car is a lot more fun to drive fast, it never feels overwhelmed and
> >  >the tires are always in contact with the road. However, it is too low and
> >  >too stiff to attack everyday chores with grace.
> >  >(Please don't read this sentence too loud since Brady's car has a very fine
> >  >hearing and she is very, very sensitive to critics. If she hears that, she
> >  >might chew her timing belt or blow a valve seal... She can't read emails
> >  >though. Yet...)
> >  >
> >  >
> >  >Louis-Alain
> >  >83 urQ, critic-sensitive too!
> >  >
> >  >
> >  >
> >  >-----Message d'origine-----
> >  >
> >  >As some of you know from my recent doughnut footage, mu Ur is quite dumped.
> >  >Well now my shocks are starting to go out... so i need a replacement quick.
> >  >Whats the best shocks that you guys have come across?  Put personal bias
> >  >aside please :)
> >  >
> >  >
> >  >Jason
> >  >
> >  >
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