S2 running gear wanted

jogi730 · 30-01-14, 12:08 PM

Hi all,
High time to finally convert the 90 to S2 running gear.
Has anyone got full set for sale (hubs, uprights, subframes, driveshafts, ARB's).
It may be more cost effective to buy a rolling shell.
Can anyone help please?

martinws · 30-01-14, 03:40 PM

I've got uprights and a stock RARB I'll have a look to see what else.

jogi730 · 30-01-14, 04:11 PM

ok thanks

20vcqdriver · 30-01-14, 09:59 PM

What's the main reason for this Chris. If its just for the 5 stud hubs. I'd just change these. If changing struts best check spring plate height etc....

jogi730 · 30-01-14, 11:23 PM

I want to improve ride on car. My setup is far too stiff and makes the car a bit skitty. The 5 stud setup is far beefier and there are loads more options

Hamish · 30-01-14, 11:44 PM

Its the way to go Chris opens up a lot more suspension options.

20vcqdriver · 31-01-14, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jogi730

I want to improve ride on car. My setup is far too stiff and makes the car a bit skitty. The 5 stud setup is far beefier and there are loads more options

Have to say after 15 years of experimenting I now find my present setup of H&R 30% uprated and lowered springs, Koni adjustables turned one full turn to firm and rear ARB perfect , not too harsh but good balanced handling with little roll when pushing on. Certainly no worse than a modern day S-line or LeMans

and not too low it looks silly

Hoyle · 31-01-14, 09:37 AM

There are better options for coilovers, better camber adjustment, and the struts are lighter IIRC.

Hoyle

20vcqdriver · 31-01-14, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoyle

There are better options for coilovers, better camber adjustment, and the struts are lighter IIRC.

Hoyle

Will lighter make much difference on a car with 500+ bhp???

Hoyle · 31-01-14, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 20vcqdriver

Will lighter make much difference on a car with 500+ bhp???

Unsprung weight will make a difference to the suspension, handling and braking/acceleration characteristics, besides the kerb weight.

For instance, the suspension will respond quicker, and therefore road contact in increased. Although this may not be noticebale in some cases.

This is the reasoning for lighter calipers, lighter wheels and often 2 piece discs (besides the heat dissipation).

30-01-14, 04:11 PM	#3
jogi730 jogi Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,689	ok thanks __________________ 1985 Audi 90 quattro 20v turbo with some tweaks

30-01-14, 09:59 PM	#4
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	What's the main reason for this Chris. If its just for the 5 stud hubs. I'd just change these. If changing struts best check spring plate height etc.... __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

30-01-14, 11:23 PM	#5
jogi730 jogi Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,689	I want to improve ride on car. My setup is far too stiff and makes the car a bit skitty. The 5 stud setup is far beefier and there are loads more options __________________ 1985 Audi 90 quattro 20v turbo with some tweaks

31-01-14, 09:37 AM	#8
Hoyle 80q addict Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Wales Posts: 840	There are better options for coilovers, better camber adjustment, and the struts are lighter IIRC. Hoyle __________________ My 80 Quattro thread

30-01-14, 03:40 PM	#2
martinws Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Johnstone Posts: 723	I've got uprights and a stock RARB I'll have a look to see what else.

30-01-14, 11:44 PM	#6
Hamish Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 358	Its the way to go Chris opens up a lot more suspension options.