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Will the a4 2.8 sports suspention work on a 1.8tq?

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Old 02-23-2001, 01:36 PM
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Will the a4 2.8 sports suspention work on a 1.8tq?
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A debatable topic for sure. The 2.8 is 144lbs heavier (mostly in the engine) so you run the risk of riding slightly higher in the front than the back. And as compared to a 1.8t sport you risk sitting higher all around (slightly) for same reason. The 2.8 has a different suspension for a reason.
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Hey Skibv,

How can you identify the sports suspension from the standard suspension ?? (color, shape, brand name?) I want to get a used A4 w/ sports suspension but I want more assurance that it's there than the dealer's word.

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the sports package has eight spoke wheels and different seats. Don't know the how to tell the diff visually though.
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I believe there are colored markings on the springs but not sure.
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