A6C5'98 Avant: how to understand spring codes
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A6C5'98 Avant: how to understand spring codes
Hi everyone,
I need to replace back springs on A6C5'98 Avant (non quatro). I know that the original spring is 1BA 0YG. Unfortunately i failed to find such in my location for affordable price. The only spring i found was 1BA 0YF. Is it week'er or stronger than 0YG. Is it a good idea to install 0YF?
In some SSP i saw a table with all codes and load in newtons. But it was for Allroads. Is there similar info for my car available?
Thanks in advance.
I need to replace back springs on A6C5'98 Avant (non quatro). I know that the original spring is 1BA 0YG. Unfortunately i failed to find such in my location for affordable price. The only spring i found was 1BA 0YF. Is it week'er or stronger than 0YG. Is it a good idea to install 0YF?
In some SSP i saw a table with all codes and load in newtons. But it was for Allroads. Is there similar info for my car available?
Thanks in advance.
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Chances are the codes are the same for all cars...what's the newton diffo between OYG and OYF?
bigger # of newtons is stronger; but there is no assurance the installed spring height is the same, i.e., the stronger spring needs to be shorter such that when it is compressed by the shock height the preload is the same...or else you get a stronger preload.
Best to just put the same spring back in, even if you have to pay for it.
What makes you think you need to replace springs? Sagging/broken is about the only reason.
bigger # of newtons is stronger; but there is no assurance the installed spring height is the same, i.e., the stronger spring needs to be shorter such that when it is compressed by the shock height the preload is the same...or else you get a stronger preload.
Best to just put the same spring back in, even if you have to pay for it.
What makes you think you need to replace springs? Sagging/broken is about the only reason.
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You can check this site
http://www.jimellisaudiparts.com
Pick your model and check all the springs based on the PR codes for a guide.
Pick your model and check all the springs based on the PR codes for a guide.
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