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attn UK-URQ listers--need advice



In message <199709050221.TAA16230@m4.sprynet.com> rdg51@sprynet.com writes:

> Dear UK listers:  I have an 83 URQ with almost 100k miles, that I use as a daily 
> driver. I am interested in your opinions or experience with some of the 
> advertisers and products in Volkswagen Audi car magazine, from the UK. 

I have an 88 with 145k miles.

> Specifically, Proven Products--they show a suspension kit called system 2, with 
> custom springs and shocks (I believe they are KYB) at a very reasonable price. 
> Are there any with experience with this set up around?

None that I know of.  Now that Paul Beaurain's car has been bananaed, everyone
I know is running stock suspension.

> Also any word on AM Cars, BR Motorsport, Dynalinx and Quattro Sports?

See a private email.
 
> As in the 
> states, I'm sure there is variability in service, advice, price and reliability. 
> Any info you might have would be appreciated. I am in the market for a new 
> exhaust system (stainless-Scorpion seems the only choice here), shocks plus or 
> minus springs, and strut bearings. 

No, there's Gran Fabrications on 0115 976 1864.  Note that stock Audi exhausts
use stainless pipes and mild steel boxes.  Hard to beat stock.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club