[urq] UrQ SUb-Frame(s)

[The Corbs]

What about s/f for the 85's?

Sorry if this is a dup.

John Corbs
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martin pajak" <martin at quattro.ca>
To: <CARDCONSYS at aol.com>; <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 11:01 AM
Subject: RE: [urq] UrQ SUb-Frame(s)


> 1.  Front not unique, rear yes (up to VIN ~650).
> 2.  Front yes, with any 4kq or 90q subframe, Rear yes with modification to
> the tie rod attachment, or entire suspension swap from a 4kq (keep Ur-q
> hubs).
> 3.  Rear subframes from 4kq can be used on early cars if the tie rod
> attachment is moded or entire rear suspension is swapped.
>
>
> Yes, the oil pan can be removed without removing the subframe BTDT... you
> simply loosen the subframe bolts and remove the fronts tilting the 
> subframe
> and allowing access to some of the pesky fasteners.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Martin Pajak
>
> http://www.quattro.ca
>
> 1983 Audi Ur-quattro (305,000 km)
> 1985 Audi Ur-quattro (203,000 km) Euro spec. import mit 3B ;o)
> 1971 Porsche 911T (45,000 mi) all original
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: urq-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of CARDCONSYS at aol.com
> Sent: 4-Nov-04 10:53
> To: urq at audifans.com
> Subject: [urq] UrQ SUb-Frame(s)
>
>
>     I read with interest all the recommendations on this subject but found
> it difficult to sort the complete situation due to references to control
> arms
> etc. Basic questions for someone to answer please relating to just the
> subframe(s):
>
>     1.  Are the 83 sub-frames unique to the 83?
>     2.  If the answer to 1 is NO can they be replaced, without
> modifications, by a sub-frame from some other model?
>     3.  If modifications are required, which model sub-frames can be used
> and what are the modifications?
>
>     Thanks
>     Martin Dapot, 83 'UrQ'
>
>     PS.
>     Does anyone have spare oil pan/sump for a standard WX engine that they
> would willing to part with? Mine is somewhat battered and rusty?
>     Can the sump be removed with the engine 'in situ' and without removing
> the sub-frame?
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