RE: UrQ shocks...

[Eaton Dave <dave.eaton@minedu.govt.nz>]

the model numbers for the koni and bilstein shocks are as follows:

koni:	front: 86-2086 sport; rear: 86-2087 sport
bilstein:	front: p36-3016; rear: p36-3017

although bilstein has no listed other shock options for the ur-quatro, they
have various options based around the s2...

the s2 (type 89) can use the same rears (p36-3017) as the ur-quattro  for
their "sport" setup along with either p30-3086 or pe3-3086 for the front.
the difference between these two is based on the thread used for the strut
housings in the s2.  the pe3-3086 is used for the 55x1.5mm thread while the
p30-3005 and p30-3006 (sprint) shock is used for the 50x1.5mm thread.  the
p30-3086 front shock is the same as the type 89 coupe shock.  in addition
the s2 has a "sprint" shock setup which is p30-3006 front and p36-3058
rears.

the advantage of the bilsteins are that they are oem, and they can be
re-built - making them cheaper than the koni's.

the koni alternative from the s2 is the 86-2086 spd2, while the rear is the
8210-1160 sport which is externally adjustable.  the earlier s2 also had an
option of 86-2433 sport for the rears.

dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q

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> 
> Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 19:50:37 +0300
> From: "Jouko Haapanen" <joukoh@vtoy.fi> 
> 
> Another question, does anyone have personal preferences as to shock
> absorbers for the UrQ?  I need a full set (springs too...) and I have to
> decide between original, Koni/Bilstein or other.  I was told that a set
> from an S2 works with the UrQ well, but I'm sure that at that price I can
> get a set almost anything (except Ohlins).
> 
> I'd give 2Bennet a try but they're a bit far for me...
> 
> Jouko Haapanen
>