RE: Ur-Quattro spring rates

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

your dealer is correct, the springs were changed twice.  the fitment of the
8x15" ronal wheels and 215/50 15 tyres corresponded with a decrease in ride
height of ½ an inch (12mm), and an increase in track of around 40mm (less at
the back).  

with a commenserate change in handling characteristics.

springs were changed at 85-d-900-001. this was inline with a raft of other
changes in the suspension (new lower wishbone, ball joint, and new shock
absorbers and anti-roll bar). there was another change in front springs at
85-e-900-324 (nov '83, during the '84 model year) (corresponding to the
deletion of the rear the anti-roll bar, new rear wishbones specified, tie
rod, and the ball joints).  the rear strut also changed for the '83 model
year, along with the rear shocks and the rear coil springs.

hth,

btw, that's a nice collection of cars you got....
dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q

>-----Original Message-----
>Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 13:44:10 -0500 (EST)
>From: Constantine Mantopoulos <quttrmtn@admin.con2.com>
>Subject: Ur-Quattro spring rates
>
>        My '83 Ur-Quattro was purchaced  with lowered springs which I do
NOT
>want! I'm interested in setting up vehicle to original ride height. Is
>anyone interested in swaping their own "stock" springs for my "short"
>(1.1/2" lower) springs?  Meanwhile, I would like to know what spring rates
>Audi used on the Turbo Coupes! When I called an Audi parts supplier, they
>listed different part numbers for springs '83, '84 & '85! Is there a
>difference in spring rate, ride height or both?  Also, what is the
>difference versus the 4000Q springs? 
>Thanks for any info that might help!

>Constantine