Re: '87 90q 10v questions

[Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net>]

> - what engine code would the _European_ version of this car have?

Since it's equivalent to a 1988 90Q in the US, should be the 130hp
10v engine.  Not sure of the code though.
 
> (if so, what would be the code for a Euro 20v?)

You can easily spot the 20v in the compartment.

> -the car has _five_ Speedline alloys with near-slick tyres. Were 15" wheels
> with 195/50 tyres standard? For the 90Q, 14" BBS wheels were standard.
The speedlines were standard on the Coupe Quattro, perhaps options
on the 90Q.

>Tyre advice for this car? My personal pick
I am running Bridgestone RE71 Potenzas in 205/60/15, but other good
picks abound.  Don't know much about Pirelli but the P4000 is not a 
great tire.  The 6000 is better I think.

> -Are 15" Speedlines 4- or 5-bolt? If 4-bolt, would 4kq 14" Ronals fit (in
> both offset and over the brake calipers)?

4 bolt.  4kq rims should fit (in fact were standard on the 80Q in
the US I think) but only if the brakes are standard.  The CQ
uses a larger rotor and requires a 15" wheel.

> -Any specific weak points to look at?

Does it have auto climate control?  Check the usual stuff:

- leaks underneath, esp rear diff.
- operation of rear diff (should lock at 0mph, unlock at 20mph)
- condition of axles and boots, center driveshaft, bearings,suspension.
  also control arm and subframe bushings, as well as rear diff mounts.

> upholstery is cloth- not leather (are new
> seat covers available? Expensive?)

Maybe.  The 90Q in the US was leather only - the 80Q had cloth.
 
> Does anyone know if a standard 80/90 FWD
> towbar would fit a q version, or would the diff/fuel tank be in the way?

It should probably fit as the towbar would mount to the bumper and
would not go in any further.  Max tow load would be around 1000lbs
or what we call a Class 1 hitch.
 
Also check the 20v pages for details.  Let me know if you need more 
info.

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