shocks and Springs for 5ktqcs

[George Tur <gtur@lucent.com>]

Sorry to take up bandwidth with this question. I know the answer is
buried somewhere in the archives, but after searching through them for
over two hours last night I'm still uncertain about certain aspects of a
spring and shock change to the 5ktq.

Our 87 5ktq has over 200,000 miles on it and is wallowing all over the
road. Definitely time to replace the shocks and the springs. I want to
replace the springs with a set that will lower it a bit, give it that
nice racy look. Hey! Some times image is everything. I've picked out H&R
sport springs, they're supposed to drop it by 1.5", since Eibachs aren't
available for this model and I can't find any other major brand name
that covers Audis. For the H&R springs is there anything special that
has to be done to install them or to keep the alignment straight? With
the H&R springs what shocks are a good match, if I'm looking for a firm
but not harsh ride? I've been able to find Bilsteins for the 87 5ktq but
I haven't been able to find a Boge/Sachs, or Koni shock that is made for
this particular year and model?

Is there a spring and shock combination that will lower the car, give a
fairly firm ride and be a straight plug and play installation?

Thanks in advance

George Tur
getur@bellatlantic.net on the weekends