Finally fixing my suspension

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Thanks to a recommendation from Glen Powell, I've finally found a
shop to take a good look at my tired old suspension. Since getting
the new(er) 90Q20V for Angela, I've really started noticing how
worn-out the suspension is on my '89 100Q. The bushings creak and
sway, the shocks are soft, and the car has just gotten very "vague".

Peter at PB MotorSports (now part of RPM) is taking my car in
this friday to really rip into every moving part underneath and
see what needs to be done.

So, my question to the net is: what needs to be looked at? It seems
like he has a really good idea of what to work on (his main business
is Quattros), but I'd like to make sure *nothing* gets missed.

Here's my list so far:

	tie rods
	control arms
	all bushings everywhere (including sway bars)
	tighten shocks (I put them in too soft)
	strut bearings
	steering rack
	engine mounts
	complete alignment (after everything fixed/replaced)

Anything I've missed? Also, any wisdom on when/where using urethane
components will make a difference? Anything else that sohould be upgraded?
I was looking at using a 25mm (?) rear sway bar from an '87 5K if it fits.
As long as I'm doing it, I might as well go whole hog.

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Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7)			duane@zk3.dec.com
Digital Equipment Corporation		(603)-881-1294
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Only my cat shares my opinions, and she's too heavy to care.