[V8] suspension?

[Bastian Homburg]

Suspension setups, especially springs and damper rates are geared for 
weight and engineered accordingly. The differences in weight across the 
200 lineup are quite substantial indeed: A 10V 200q weighs in about 
3400-3500 lbs, the 20V about 3700-3800 lbs  and the V8 typically tips 
the scales at 4000-4100 lbs.
Most of the added weight of the V8 is structural reinforcements to the 
body, more sound deadening material and creature comforts. And the V8  
ZF  transmission is WAY heavier than the 5spd in the manual-only quattro 
200s.


Seamus O'Carey wrote:
> I was under the impression that they came out about even considering the I5,
> though smaller, has a cast-iron block, while the V8 is aluminum and weighs
> much less.  I don't suppose anyone has actual weights for comparison.  I
> suppose I'll go do some more research. :P
>
> Seamus
>
> On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Ingo Rautenberg <ingo.rautenberg at gmail.com
>   
>> wrote:
>>     
>
>   
>> Seamus,
>>
>> The back springs will work, but the V8 is substantially heavier in the
>> front. I would think you'd best pass. You're better of getting the
>> suspension setup from and UrS4/S6.
>>
>> Regards,
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: Seamus O'Carey
>> Sender: v8-bounces at audifans.com
>> To: V8List Fans
>> Subject: [V8] suspension?
>> Sent: Jun 20, 2009 1:13 AM
>>
>> I'm sure this is answered somewhere, but I can't find it.  Is there much of
>> a difference between the 200 and V8 suspensions?
>>
>> I found someone with a cheap, fairly low-mileage Bilstein Sport/H&R setup
>> off of their 200.  It seems like the V8 and 200 have pretty similar sizes
>> and weights, so I was thinking I might grab the 200's suspension if it'll
>> work.  I figure it's better than nothing until I get the cash together for
>> the 2B setup that I want.
>>
>> Seamus
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