How strong are the transfer case and transmission in our cars?....Would
03-09-2003, 07:27 PM
#2
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 948
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
lowered, no. lot's of power through 5-speed, probably.
There aren't really any "upgrades" short of using a different transmission. The 01E 6-speed is known to hold a lot more power. Or you can just throw used 2.8 trannies in when yours breaks.
03-09-2003, 07:41 PM
#4
Member
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 17,322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
FWIW, I think if you go much below 13.25" from the center of the hub to the wheel lip you can change
the geometry of the suspension parts such that axles are more likely to break when you launch.
03-10-2003, 08:05 AM
#6
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think the axles are close to straight already
so lowering could cause them to angle up towards the wheels.
WYSISWYG went through a couple axles, and I think he raised his car slightly because of it.
WYSISWYG went through a couple axles, and I think he raised his car slightly because of it.
03-10-2003, 08:15 AM
#7
Member
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 17,322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yep. I had read elsewhere about that (lowering too far) changing the geometry and when WYSIWYG was
snapping them we discussed raising the car a bit. There are posts in this forum IIRC. Seems to have helped.
I've also read that (IIRC Stassis) says the links geometry goes south if you go much below that dimension and handling suffers. Lastly, I recall reading of a correllation between lowering beyond that point and the delamination of the front shock towers from the body at the firewall.
I've also read that (IIRC Stassis) says the links geometry goes south if you go much below that dimension and handling suffers. Lastly, I recall reading of a correllation between lowering beyond that point and the delamination of the front shock towers from the body at the firewall.
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zerinS4
TT (Mk2) Discussion
11
01-12-2008 06:46 AM
sonofmecca
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
5
06-02-2004 10:29 AM
cpd
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
2
08-12-2003 06:05 PM
brettf
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11
07-11-2001 06:08 PM
