Re: Changing 4x108 to 5x112 - masochistic?

["Martin Pajak" <quattro@rogerswave.ca>]

> Have you been able to confirm that the 5kt struts work without shortening
> the axles? Any input on that issue? Hmmm, what does a wider front track do
> to handling...less understeer?  

I made some measurements using already out of the car subframe.
It looks like it will fit.  I would think it will be just like in the 
Ur-q.  I have never driven one so I have nothing to go on.  I'll just 
have to wait and see.  I do think however it would decrease 
understeer.
There is one minor problem.  The steering arm on the 5kt strut is little 
bit longer than the one on the 4kq.  I'll try to see if it will work 
without modifying it.  If worse comes to worse I'll shorten it or 
enlarge the tie rod openings in the body.  It should make the 
steering less heavy and maybe increase number of lock to lock turns.
I'll let you know in a month or so.
 
> P.S get those exams finished so you can have some fun :-)

As they say Happiness is slavery.
They didn't mention "not necessarily in that order" : (..

Cheers.

Martin Pajak
quattro@rogerswave.ca
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1982 Coupe TURBO (473,150 km)
1984 4000s quattro (soon to be a rally car)
1986 4000s quattro (326,000 km) 
1982 Coupe (154,000) parts car

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