Uprating q90 B2 suspension and brakes???? - Page 2

SE_30 · 08-04-12, 07:46 AM

I've gone down the route of the full S2 conversion with KW coilovers and 4 pot Brembo's up front. Like previous comments above it leaves you scope for future power upgrades and knowing you've done the conversion gives you confidence in the handling department. Finding a good rear subframe might prove difficult to find.

jogi730 · 08-04-12, 10:37 AM

Original g/b worked fine until I went big turbo. Then each gear just ran out of puff just as the turbo came on song so lag issues were accentuated.
As said, you can pick up all S2 running gear for probably less than the conversion

And as I already said, options for any further work are improved no end

As for the Diffs, any 6 speed upgrade should work fine as same final drive ratio of 4:11

BIGGYIN · 08-04-12, 02:10 PM

So it looks like,I need some S2 running gear.

When you say running gear does that mean,both sub frames,struts,drive shafts and anti-roll bar?Anything,else?
Is it acase of,just swopping everything over?
I have a 6 speed box,that I'll be picking up in the near future.

Everything's finally seems to be coming together,after ALONG time.Brother has finally found a larger unit and should move in soon.

Let the fun,begin.

BIGGYIN · 08-04-12, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SE_30

I've gone down the route of the full S2 conversion with KW coilovers and 4 pot Brembo's up front. Like previous comments above it leaves you scope for future power upgrades and knowing you've done the conversion gives you confidence in the handling department. Finding a good rear subframe might prove difficult to find.

What do you mean," Finding a good rear subframe might prove difficult to find. "?

Have you got any pictures,of your conversion?I like,pictures.

Any advice,would be appreciated.

Thanks.

BIGGYIN · 08-04-12, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jogi730

Original g/b worked fine until I went big turbo. Then each gear just ran out of puff just as the turbo came on song so lag issues were accentuated.
As said, you can pick up all S2 running gear for probably less than the conversion

And as I already said, options for any further work are improved no end

As for the Diffs, any 6 speed upgrade should work fine as same final drive ratio of 4:11

I'll be using the standard turbo,but it's nice to have room for scope.
I'm sure after awhile,I'll want to upgrade.As you do.

How's yours,coming along?

jogi730 · 08-04-12, 02:39 PM

Wish I knew?

BIGGYIN · 08-04-12, 03:12 PM

I'm use to waiting,now.

BIGGYIN · 08-04-12, 03:34 PM

If you changed all the running gear to S2,would you have to run it on a Q plate?

jogi730 · 08-04-12, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGGYIN

If you changed all the running gear to S2,would you have to run it on a Q plate?

I don't think so cos you're not actually changing the chassis

Additional benefit is the rear ARB. Should reduce understeer quite a bit

BIGGYIN · 08-04-12, 05:45 PM

I will have to do some research,on the Q plate issue?

08-04-12, 10:37 AM	#12
jogi730 jogi Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,689	Original g/b worked fine until I went big turbo. Then each gear just ran out of puff just as the turbo came on song so lag issues were accentuated. As said, you can pick up all S2 running gear for probably less than the conversion And as I already said, options for any further work are improved no end As for the Diffs, any 6 speed upgrade should work fine as same final drive ratio of 4:11 __________________ 1985 Audi 90 quattro 20v turbo with some tweaks

08-04-12, 02:10 PM	#13
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Be kind,to me. So it looks like,I need some S2 running gear. When you say running gear does that mean,both sub frames,struts,drive shafts and anti-roll bar?Anything,else? Is it acase of,just swopping everything over? I have a 6 speed box,that I'll be picking up in the near future. Everything's finally seems to be coming together,after ALONG time.Brother has finally found a larger unit and should move in soon. Let the fun,begin. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

08-04-12, 02:39 PM	#16
jogi730 jogi Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,689	Wish I knew? __________________ 1985 Audi 90 quattro 20v turbo with some tweaks

08-04-12, 03:12 PM	#17
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	I'm use to waiting,now. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

08-04-12, 03:34 PM	#18
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Just a thought. If you changed all the running gear to S2,would you have to run it on a Q plate? __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

08-04-12, 07:46 AM	#11
SE_30 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hartlepool - North East England Posts: 909	I've gone down the route of the full S2 conversion with KW coilovers and 4 pot Brembo's up front. Like previous comments above it leaves you scope for future power upgrades and knowing you've done the conversion gives you confidence in the handling department. Finding a good rear subframe might prove difficult to find.

08-04-12, 05:45 PM	#20
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Don't want to get caught out. I will have to do some research,on the Q plate issue? __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown