Audi 80 b2 suspension - Page 2

Audi Derek · 24-06-10, 08:01 PM

[quote=jogi730;141577]I'm running coilovers on my 90. My set up is as follows:

4 x Bilstein B6
4 x 2.5" race springs
4 x conversion tubes

I am happy with the ride height and have received positive comments it looks about right, but I am running 17" rims. HTH
Cheers
Chris

Why have you put the spring helper between the spring base plate and the locking nut ?? it an't going to do anything there (should be sat at the bottom of the spring) and it looks like that the spring base plate is on upside down,there is a lip on the top of it so that the spring can sit on it and not rub the threads away..

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jogi730 · 24-06-10, 08:28 PM

i WAS WONDERING WHEN SOMEONE WOULD MENTION THAT.... LOL. ithIS IS HOW THEY WERE INSTALLED AND UNFRTUNATELY i HAVE LITTLE MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE. i WILL HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BEFORE THE CAR GOES BACK ON THE ROAD BUT THANKS FOR THE TIP
CHEERS
CHRIS

Jon_G · 24-06-10, 08:37 PM

Thanks for the replies. So I'm thinking that I could just go for the lowering caps at the front - resulting in 75-85mm drop at the front. Then fit the conversion kits on the rears. Is this a relatively easy job for a mechanic/welder? I would not want to risk doing it myself.

Jon

Audi Derek · 24-06-10, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jogi730

i WAS WONDERING WHEN SOMEONE WOULD MENTION THAT.... LOL. ithIS IS HOW THEY WERE INSTALLED AND UNFRTUNATELY i HAVE LITTLE MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE. i WILL HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BEFORE THE CAR GOES BACK ON THE ROAD BUT THANKS FOR THE TIP
CHEERS
CHRIS

Ok Chris just thought that you should know before the lot comes undone and puts you in a ditch or up a lampost..

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jogi730 · 24-06-10, 08:44 PM

I'll definitely have it looked at. Smashing her up is the last thing I would need with all the c**p that has happened to me... lol
THanks again
Chris

16v80 · 25-06-10, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon_G

Thanks for the replies. So I'm thinking that I could just go for the lowering caps at the front - resulting in 75-85mm drop at the front. Then fit the conversion kits on the rears. Is this a relatively easy job for a mechanic/welder? I would not want to risk doing it myself.

Jon

Hi

No welding needed, all bolt on.

24-06-10, 08:01 PM	#11
Audi Derek “Been raced and rallied” Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bridgwater Somerset Posts: 1,431	[quote=jogi730;141577]I'm running coilovers on my 90. My set up is as follows: 4 x Bilstein B6 4 x 2.5" race springs 4 x conversion tubes I am happy with the ride height and have received positive comments it looks about right, but I am running 17" rims. HTH Cheers Chris Why have you put the spring helper between the spring base plate and the locking nut ?? it an't going to do anything there (should be sat at the bottom of the spring) and it looks like that the spring base plate is on upside down,there is a lip on the top of it so that the spring can sit on it and not rub the threads away.. .. __________________ Vorspurng durch Technik (see it does work)

24-06-10, 08:28 PM	#12
jogi730 jogi Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,689	i WAS WONDERING WHEN SOMEONE WOULD MENTION THAT.... LOL. ithIS IS HOW THEY WERE INSTALLED AND UNFRTUNATELY i HAVE LITTLE MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE. i WILL HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BEFORE THE CAR GOES BACK ON THE ROAD BUT THANKS FOR THE TIP CHEERS CHRIS __________________ 1985 Audi 90 quattro 20v turbo with some tweaks

24-06-10, 08:44 PM	#15
jogi730 jogi Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,689	I'll definitely have it looked at. Smashing her up is the last thing I would need with all the c**p that has happened to me... lol THanks again Chris __________________ 1985 Audi 90 quattro 20v turbo with some tweaks

24-06-10, 08:37 PM	#13
Jon_G Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 20	Thanks for the replies. So I'm thinking that I could just go for the lowering caps at the front - resulting in 75-85mm drop at the front. Then fit the conversion kits on the rears. Is this a relatively easy job for a mechanic/welder? I would not want to risk doing it myself. Jon