Sport Quattro Conversions?
Discussion
Just browsing the classifieds and I came across this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2242088.htm
A quick Google search tells me that Dialynx offer a Sport conversion on regular Quattro models, basically shortening the wheelbase. A closer look does show too much overhang at the front.
http://www.dialynx.co.uk/conversions.htm
Seems a brave move to me, does anyone have any first-hand experience? I'm just curious as to how it drives.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2242088.htm
A quick Google search tells me that Dialynx offer a Sport conversion on regular Quattro models, basically shortening the wheelbase. A closer look does show too much overhang at the front.
http://www.dialynx.co.uk/conversions.htm
Seems a brave move to me, does anyone have any first-hand experience? I'm just curious as to how it drives.
Greg_D said:
i really like that, dialynx is a well known name in short sport circles, and apparently their work is excellent. It's certainly had a chunk of money spent on it. There are elements of the bodykit that are a bit naff, but it all fits in with the '90s nature of the car imo.
Greg
So the Dialynx cars are well known as being fully sorted are they? I'm ashamed to admit that I'd never heard of them until today. Greg
The front overhang doesn't look that different to me, it could be the bodykit/colour.
Genuine one (according to google)
How do insurance companies feel about someone driving what is basically a cut-and-shut?
Also, this conversion would put it close to being considered a radically altered vehicle depending on how the DVLA define some parts of the car.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSell...
Chopping the chassis is 5 points, if a shorter prop-shaft counts as a transmission modification thats another 2 points and a 20valve conversion would be another point. So it could require an IVA, depending on how pedantic the tester is.
Genuine one (according to google)
How do insurance companies feel about someone driving what is basically a cut-and-shut?
Also, this conversion would put it close to being considered a radically altered vehicle depending on how the DVLA define some parts of the car.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSell...
Chopping the chassis is 5 points, if a shorter prop-shaft counts as a transmission modification thats another 2 points and a 20valve conversion would be another point. So it could require an IVA, depending on how pedantic the tester is.
I've been looking at these. I think they are great and a good alternative to the hen's teeth originals- but I don't believe Dialynx offer this conversion anymore- last one was done in 2008.
Differences between a conversion and an original: conversion has slightly different detail/cutout in front of the blistered rear wheel arches; and the windscreen/A pillars are from the coupe donor car.
The original sport quattros used the more upright A pillars/screen from the Audi 80 (the car's structure was pretty much Audi 80 from A pillar forward, but with the bulging bodywork everywhere) as the rally drivers found they had too much glare from the coupe screen.
Replicating the more upright A pillars requires another donor car and even more cut n shut welding.
The front overhang is correct on the conversion; I think the appeal of the sport quattro was that it looks so wierd and out of proportion!
Differences between a conversion and an original: conversion has slightly different detail/cutout in front of the blistered rear wheel arches; and the windscreen/A pillars are from the coupe donor car.
The original sport quattros used the more upright A pillars/screen from the Audi 80 (the car's structure was pretty much Audi 80 from A pillar forward, but with the bulging bodywork everywhere) as the rally drivers found they had too much glare from the coupe screen.
Replicating the more upright A pillars requires another donor car and even more cut n shut welding.
The front overhang is correct on the conversion; I think the appeal of the sport quattro was that it looks so wierd and out of proportion!
Garlick said:
Greg_D said:
i really like that, dialynx is a well known name in short sport circles, and apparently their work is excellent. It's certainly had a chunk of money spent on it. There are elements of the bodykit that are a bit naff, but it all fits in with the '90s nature of the car imo.
Greg
So the Dialynx cars are well known as being fully sorted are they? I'm ashamed to admit that I'd never heard of them until today. Greg
IIRC Dialynx offered a short wheelbase conversion and a way more expensive short wheelbase and screen angle adjusted conversion.
They do great work, they had a fettle of my S2 back in the day.
Keith's Dialynx Quattro was a thing of legend, i've seen it hit 60 in under 2.5 secs on the standing 1/4 many times over the years. Astonishingly quick car.
They do great work, they had a fettle of my S2 back in the day.
Keith's Dialynx Quattro was a thing of legend, i've seen it hit 60 in under 2.5 secs on the standing 1/4 many times over the years. Astonishingly quick car.
EDLT said:
this conversion would put it close to being considered a radically altered vehicle depending on how the DVLA define some parts of the car.
Whitean3 said:
but I don't believe Dialynx offer this conversion anymore- last one was done in 2008.
I can't recall where, but I think I have read something implying that those two statements are related.I think Dialynx have done a dozen or more SWB conversions over the years and they are a well known Audi specialist. There is one that is running circa 600hp, painted in a blue/silver/purple flip paint and is often down at Castle Coombe and GTI international running up the strip.
It always seems to get mixed reactions, those who know its not original but appreciate the amount of engineering involved and those who simply don't get it.
dave
It always seems to get mixed reactions, those who know its not original but appreciate the amount of engineering involved and those who simply don't get it.
dave
Garlick said:
So the Dialynx cars are well known as being fully sorted are they? I'm ashamed to admit that I'd never heard of them until today.
Very much so, as touched upon by someone else, the screen rake usually the biggest give away to those not aware of the more intimate details of the conversion.Edited by Arun_D on Tuesday 11th January 15:40
Greg964 said:
IIRC Dialynx offered a short wheelbase conversion and a way more expensive short wheelbase and screen angle adjusted conversion.
They do great work, they had a fettle of my S2 back in the day.
Keith's Dialynx Quattro was a thing of legend, i've seen it hit 60 in under 2.5 secs on the standing 1/4 many times over the years. Astonishingly quick car.
have seen this car do 1/4 mile - fooking quick!They do great work, they had a fettle of my S2 back in the day.
Keith's Dialynx Quattro was a thing of legend, i've seen it hit 60 in under 2.5 secs on the standing 1/4 many times over the years. Astonishingly quick car.
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