1990 Audi Quattro 90 20v - Whats first?

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Old 09-22-2003, 10:18 PM
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Default 1990 Audi Quattro 90 20v - Whats first?

Like I said in an earlier thread I just picked up the car, the previous owner did a K&N intake setup on it. It's a 5-speed manual.

I will probably use this as a daily driver for now, but I was wondering what should be the first couple "little" upgrades I should do. This is my first Audi and besides what I have read on here I know very little about the car.

Its a non-turbo, and will probably remain so until at least next year.
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Default first thing... suspension

new suspension bushings, shocks, springs. bilstein with H&R or eibach is nice.

makes the car drive better than new
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Default Re: first thing... suspension

Yeah, I am going to start making new bushings soon - I noticed they were a bit sloppy.

I will do springs/shocks next year when I get some new wheels to replace these teeny 14" things.
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making bushings? you can get em for $7 each
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For urethane or rubber? I'd rather not put rubber back in.
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boge rubber is plenty stiff, urethane is unnecessary
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Default Well then, $7 it is - where is the best place to buy?

Not even worth molding up urethane for that price
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Thanks!
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Default sort out the minor bits - tune-up, change fluids to synthetic...

don't forget the rear diff fluid.

wash, wax, vacuum - cleaner car lasts longer, drives better!

ditch the K&N BS...they allow more air along with all the other crap that is suppose to be filtered out.

when you're ready, and have some cash, as InfernoCL said, bushings, struts, springs. also check the tierod ends and lower ball joints (basically everything 'suspension related). sub mounts too.

if everything else is fine, simply enjoy!

motor-mods are pointless, unless you drop a 3B in...

oh, and be sure to have decent set of tires, so you can hook that puppy up and keep it in line 164hp is plenty if you know where it is, and how to use it...


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