spring advice

Tun · 11-12-13, 09:49 AM

I have recently noticed that I am running odd springs on the front of my car (B3 90 20v quattro sport). I have checked with Audi and they are NLA. Can anyone recommend replacement springs and offer advice whether it's worth dropping the car a tad more.
You can see in this picture it's sitting high on the drivers side

but the passenger side is not as bad

Any advice welcome

Ben · 11-12-13, 11:12 AM

A hacksaw

you could do with checking the strut is the correct one, the part no's are stamped on the bracket where it bolts onto the hub assembly, failing that, check both sides tube diameters are the same as the 20v/V6 strut tubes are larger.

Kit wise, I was looking at the Spax VSX for my 80 using 20v struts: http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap.../sx-v7846.html

Emjay · 11-12-13, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

A hacksaw

you could do with checking the strut is the correct one, the part no's are stamped on the bracket where it bolts onto the hub assembly, failing that, check both sides tube diameters are the same as the 20v/V6 strut tubes are larger.

Kit wise, I was looking at the Spax VSX for my 80 using 20v struts: http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap.../sx-v7846.html

I do hope that was a tongue in cheek comment about the hacksaw young Ben?

Anyways there's plenty of aftermarket options to suit your needs I would imagine, just shop around a bit. Didnt you ever notice it was steering oddly or you were getting uneven tyre wear? That's quite a marked difference in spring heights

Eddy · 11-12-13, 12:32 PM

Coil Springs Uk
http://www.coilsprings.co.uk/

They will make them to any spec you want

mikes2 · 11-12-13, 01:23 PM

You can still get the air-con springs - that's what I fitted to mine

Ben · 11-12-13, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjay

I do hope that was a tongue in cheek comment about the hacksaw young Ben?

Yes, I was being sarky

Tun · 11-12-13, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikes2

You can still get the air-con springs - that's what I fitted to mine

Yes Eltee said they were still available, is there much difference in the ride height?

mikes2 · 11-12-13, 03:55 PM

Not really - probably 10-15mm. It was initially higher by about 20mm but it dropped after settling.

I may have a pic somewhere of the car as it is now

mikes2 · 11-12-13, 03:59 PM

not the best pic but gives an idea. New springs are on the rear as well

Emjay · 11-12-13, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

Yes, I was being sarky

phew...and breathe

11-12-13, 11:12 AM	#2
Ben 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 2,348	A hacksaw you could do with checking the strut is the correct one, the part no's are stamped on the bracket where it bolts onto the hub assembly, failing that, check both sides tube diameters are the same as the 20v/V6 strut tubes are larger. Kit wise, I was looking at the Spax VSX for my 80 using 20v struts: http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap.../sx-v7846.html __________________ 1992 80 quattro 20vt

11-12-13, 01:23 PM	#5
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	You can still get the air-con springs - that's what I fitted to mine __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

11-12-13, 03:55 PM	#8
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Not really - probably 10-15mm. It was initially higher by about 20mm but it dropped after settling. I may have a pic somewhere of the car as it is now __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

11-12-13, 03:59 PM	#9
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	not the best pic but gives an idea. New springs are on the rear as well __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

11-12-13, 12:32 PM	#4
Eddy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 904	Coil Springs Uk http://www.coilsprings.co.uk/ They will make them to any spec you want