Re: Importing S2 (Was: Ersatz S2)

["Lynette Hull" <lynette@cardinalventures.com>]

>I have articles from R&T and Sports Car Illustrated from, I believe 1990
>and 1991 (I don't have facts on which years it was actually produced for
>its full run) with the S2 featured and the thing looks IDENTICAL to the US
>CQ.

Look again.  There are _no_ body parts shared by the US Coupe Quattro and
the S2 forward of the cowl except fenders.  Production, BTW, was '91-'95,
about eight thousand units including sedans and avants.

>I will get the articles out and compare to mine in the drive if you
>would like.  I think the bumpers (at least the covers) even looked
>identical.  The 'corporate' grill was certainly on the car in 1990.  I have
>photos of the car with the hood up, and I swear it looks like you could
>change some attaching hardware to the 'frame' (unibody) and literally
>attach the S2 hood to a US CQ.

Yes, the hood is no problem, and is in fact the same part as appeared on the
B4 series 90s in the US, specifically the Cabriolet and the V6 90.


>I have thought about this, and would like
>to get the components to get mine to S2 specs (springs, hubs, MOTOR, etc.)
>but have found no way to get the information together.

We've done it for you.   Complete parts lists and descriptions of the
procedure will be available soon on the ersatz S2 web site hosted by Ramana
Lagemann.  Watch :

http://www.20v.net/


>Granted, I haven't
>been relentless about it, yet, but the general consensus is 'can't be
>done'.

By no means the consensus, in fact quite the opposite.  My conversion has
been discussed and documented on the 20V list for a year.  There are at
least three US CQs converted to more or less S2 specs, with others underway.
In addition, Ned Ritchie has plundered the Audi parts bin to create an S2
sedan with many RS2 components.

I disagree and there would just be something special about doing it
>as the factory would have instead of a bunch of potentially mismatched
>components from the aftermarket.

My project, and the others of which I am aware, use a combination of factory
and aftermarket approaches.  For example, the RS2 airbox fits better and is
a better design than the S2 airbox, so is the better choice.  All
intercooler plumbing, front bumper assembly and misc. hardware such as
throttle cable, oil and fuel lines, bracketry, rear battery box, etc have to
be factory S2.  Since the project involves swapping a 3B from a US 200, the
best way to handle electricals is to integrate the harnesses, using the 200
underhood fuse box, etc.  Finally, some items, like the exhaust system,
really require a custom solution, since, for example, it is simply
impractical to install the factory S2 dual system because the floorpans are
different and you'd be into replacing underbody sheet metal.  In the end, it
comes down to money:  Do you want to buy the factory rear fuel line that
routes around the underseat battery box, or will a length of aeroquip with
pressure fittings suffice?  I chose the latter; I may be crazy, but not
fanatical.



(Not a slam to anyone, considering
>2Bennett, etc is certainly on MY list, but I would be concerned about my
>ability to get all the right 'stuff' together. - anyone want to spend
>considerable bench racing time helping, let me know!)  You know what I
>mean?  Like an M5, 540, M3, etc kind of performance and refinement.


With RS2 manifold, lightened flywheel, and chip, we think the car is making
280HP. (gotta borrow a G-tech somewhere)  It's a cool, clear day here in
Princeton, NJ, for the Tigers/Quakers football game.  There'll be ample
opportunity to startle alumni driving M3s and Boxsters.   ;-)

Brandon Hull
'91 ersatz S2