[urq] [20v] Eibach Spring Install Question

[Martin Pajak]

Hi Todd,

I just checked the set I have here, the 20v.org is correct, rear springs are
progressive.
Also, if you put them side by side they are shorter than the front linear.

Hope this helps.
Martin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: urq-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
> Of Todd Phenneger
> Sent: May 21, 2008 3:39 PM
> To: Todd Phenneger; 20v list; urq list
> Subject: Re: [urq] [20v] Eibach Spring Install Question
> 
> OK,
> I think I've answered my own Question.   The CQ is different from the 4kq.
> Its Progressive in the rear and Linear in the front just like  www.20v.org
> says.   I got confused because apparently the 4kq is different.
> 
> If you are curious I also noticed that the rear spring is the same as on
> the
> ur-q.
> Specs are below.
> 
> 
> 83¹ Turbo Quattro Coupe
> Eibach Progressive Springs, Pro- Kit #1511.140
> * Specifically for the '83-'87 Turbo Coupe Quattro (per the box).
> * Part numbers
> > * 1511.001 (front)
> >> * Free Length:         315mm +/- 15mm
> >> * Wire Diameter:         13.208mm
> > * 1511.002 (rear).                  (Same as 90¹ CQ)
> >> * Free Length:         296mm  +/- 15mm
> >> * Wire Diameter:    11.792mm
> 
> 
> 1990 Coupe Quattro
> Eibach Progressive Springs, Pro- Kit #1511.140
> 
> * Part numbers
> > * 1510.001 (front)
> >> * Linear Rate
> >> * Free Length:
> >> * Wire Diameter:
> > * 1511.002 (rear)         (Same As UrQ)
> >> * Progressive Rate
> >> * Free Length:         296mm  +/- 15mm
> >> * Wire Diameter:    11.792mm
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > From: Todd Phenneger <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>
> > Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 11:10:19 -0700
> > To: 20v list <20v at audifans.com>, urq list <urq at audifans.com>
> > Conversation: Eibach Spring Install Question
> > Subject: [20v] Eibach Spring Install Question
> >
> > Hi,
> > I've just recently gotten some Eibach Springs for my 1991' CQ.  I'm not
> sure
> > which one goes where.  There is a pair that's progressive and a pair
> that's
> > linear.  The progressive springs seem softer initially just putting my
> > weight on them.  Does anyone know which ones go in front?
> >
> > I found an Old Audifans post that stated for a 4kq: " For what it is
> worth
> > fronts are progressive at 110 to 140 lb./inch and rears are linear at
> 140
> > lb."
> >
> > I would guess that the arrangement is the same but I want to be sure.
> >
> > Also, does anyone know the Spring Rates for the CQ Springs?  On
> inspection
> > they have the same number of coils on the Linear Set as the CQ Rears do,
> but
> > the CQ Stock Rears have a larger Wire-Diameter.  They also feel stiffer
> > which I found odd for a peformance spring.  I would have thought the
> Eibach
> > was stiffer.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
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