Re: coupe GT sway bars

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

R. Tonge writes:
> I am interested to find out what my options are for suspension upgrades on
> my 81 coupe.
> ...
> not want to compromise the softness of ride. Hence, what I am thinking
> about is uprated shocks and uprated anti-roll bars (sway bars in the US I
> believe). This should control the car better without making it a hard
> ride.

Suspension Techniques used to make anti-roll bars front and rear for
the 4000 and coupe FWD cars.  I am not sure if these are available
any more. My 4000 has a S-T 25mm rear bar.

The 23mm front bar from the urquattro will also fit your coupe just
fine.  I have one of these on my 4000 too.  If you choose to swap
in the urq bar, be sure to specify one from a pre-83 urquattro.
You 81 coupe has the early style front suspension that uses a front
anti-roll bar without the link rods that were used on the later cars.
Also, be sure to get urquattro-spec anti-roll bar brackets and
bushings, too.

-Ti
96 A4 quattro
84 5000S Turbo
80 4000
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