Audi Coupe 2.8e Quattro

[nickyd100]

Hi

Just purchased one of these (pics to follow) it is a 1993 L reg, with 144K and 1 previous owner, nearly full Audi Dealer Service History (last 2 services not stamped in book - so not sure if been done, oil is very clean and air con blowing ice cold, so maybe).

I would like to hear from anyone who owns / has owned one of these cars, if there are any points of weakness I should be aware of etc. I know the cam belt should be done at every 60,000 miles so mine should have had 2 changes, I will be getting this checked ASAP.

The suspension feels slightly soft and I am going to consider changing this? Does anyone have any recommendations? Should I get standard bits from GSF? Or perhaps go for some after market stuff from the likes of Koni / Eibach / Bilstein?

Finally, the car feels slightly unresponsive, and in fact a little slow compared to my friends VW Vento VR6 (admittadly this is a very healthy car with 110K on clock) both cars are 174BHP standard and my friends VR6 only benefits from a BMC air filter. Any suggestions on how I may improve responsiveness?

Thanks

[Fat Audi 80]

Congratulations Audi Coupe's are lovely solid reliable cars.

I am not so au fait with the v6 as I drive an S2 myself but will try and help.

In S2 Circles, the Bilstein is the best replacement shock in terms of keeping it as close to standard but uprated. I have these with standard springs and they are excellent.

Koni's are okay too but can be hard with lowered springs. The best lowered springs are H$R's if you are going that route and many people choose to use the billys with them too.

I would not worry about the drive train and mechanicals as they are generally bullet proof.

As for the running issues, I am not sure. The car is obviously heavier than the vento, but should pull very cleanly and strongly.

Cheers,

Steve.

[agent006]

If you go for sports shocks etc, don't expect any form of ride quality.

[Fat Audi 80]

agent006 said:

If you go for sports shocks etc, don't expect any form of ride quality.

The Bilsteins with standard springs (-20mm over the 2.8 model) on my S2 are lovely, firm but not at all crashy or unconfortable.

Cheers,

Steve.

[agent006]

Both my Audis, albeit 100s have had lowered suspension. The bilsteins on the 2.8 were hard but just about ok, and the eibach/koni setup on the S4 was unbearable.

[nickyd100]

Cheers Guys for that info.

A mate of mine (Audi mechanic) recommended the Koni / Eibach set up as he had this in a Golf VR6 of his - I do remember it being pretty hard though! The Koni / Eibach kit is also expensive - but apparently very hard wearing.

I think if I can find some Bilstein kit for a decent price I will probably go with that.

Thanks again guys, I hope to upload some pics on the weekend.

Nick

[nickyd100]

Pics now on show!

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=299883&f=47&h=0

Cheers