C3 Avant Dragster ...rear suspension issue

Ringmaster · 22-02-13, 01:04 PM

Hi all,

Just trying to put finishing touches to my 1987 C3 Avant's conversion from self levelling to standard rear suspension.

Got all new shocks and springs from KYB and fitted them only for my car's rear end to now be about 4 inches too high. It looks like some weird Hot Rod now.

What's happened? All the bits are for a standard Avant, so I don't get why it's not sitting properly.

Any ideas? I was thinking of cutting down the new springs to the desirable height...

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missfire · 22-02-13, 01:20 PM

The springs must have one turn too many or something if it's that high, photos are a must! It might have been sitting too low to begin with. It will settle a little but not four inches. Would never cut a spring.

Pics!

Jingo7 · 26-02-13, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringmaster

Hi all,

Just trying to put finishing touches to my 1987 C3 Avant's conversion from self levelling to standard rear suspension.

Got all new shocks and springs from KYB and fitted them only for my car's rear end to now be about 4 inches too high. It looks like some weird Hot Rod now.

What's happened? Audi Service All the bits are for a standard Avant, so I don't get why it's not sitting properly.

Any ideas? I was thinking of cutting down the new springs to the desirable height...

I

Missfire got it spot on, we need some photos here but its most likely one to many turns.

Ringmaster · 01-03-13, 11:17 AM

Hi chaps,

Everything is okay now. I wasn't confident about tackling the springs so when my mechanic said he could do it at short notice I jumped at the chance and nipped it round to him asap, so I apologize for no pics as I didn't take the opportunity to snap a few. Anyway, it was embarrassing to behold.

You were right, he just took off about one turn of the coils and now it sits beautifully and feels quite good to drive. Thank heavens for small mercies!

Thanks for your input fellas.

missfire · 01-03-13, 11:14 PM

Sure you bought the right springs? You'd think they should have been the right size in the first place.

Hello jingo! What car ye got?

22-02-13, 01:20 PM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	The springs must have one turn too many or something if it's that high, photos are a must! It might have been sitting too low to begin with. It will settle a little but not four inches. Would never cut a spring. Pics!

01-03-13, 11:17 AM	#4
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,335	Hi chaps, Everything is okay now. I wasn't confident about tackling the springs so when my mechanic said he could do it at short notice I jumped at the chance and nipped it round to him asap, so I apologize for no pics as I didn't take the opportunity to snap a few. Anyway, it was embarrassing to behold. You were right, he just took off about one turn of the coils and now it sits beautifully and feels quite good to drive. Thank heavens for small mercies! Thanks for your input fellas.

01-03-13, 11:14 PM	#5
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	Sure you bought the right springs? You'd think they should have been the right size in the first place. Hello jingo! What car ye got?