advice req'd guys!!

[blues n 2s]

I am looking to upgrade my front susp/brakes on my 1989 3b 20v cq. Done the search thing an still not sure on the most cost effective way to go?Wanna do usual 996/s8,h&r koni,re bush,top mounts etc.I know i need aby hubs,but wot else if anythin is req'd? Should i get s2 springs/shocks for my struts or change the whole shabang?I may be able to get calipers 996 335 429/430 fairly cheap.should i bother or plum for usual 1's.Cheers guys

[K Simmonds]

Arghhh. Now that's a can of worms on T85 chassis, I've had too much beer to explain the options. However it's not straight forward.

Best bet is polity ask Tonkys advice, unless anyone else pipes up.

[K Simmonds]

Hmm, just noticed you say 1989 CQ, is it a B3 Coupe??? In which case things are much, much more straight forward.

[blues n 2s]

yes mate is b3.bonnet & grill seperate :wink:

[Tonks4x4]

You should be able to get away with your legs, just be aware when ordering your shocks as B3 and early S2's have 50mm diameter legs and the later S2's are 55mm.

But everything else should be bolt on bolt off.

[blues n 2s]

You should be able to get away with your legs, just be aware when ordering your shocks as B3 and early S2's have 50mm diameter legs and the later S2's are 55mm.

But everything else should be bolt on bolt off.

Cheers Tonks.So S2 springs ok f&r?Any feedback on my brake options???

[mcandmar]

Front struts are optional, however the spring perch and upper spring perch are slightly wider on the S2. You can fit S2 springs into your struts but they just dont hold them as tight as they should. The nice thing about the 50mm struts is the Koni shocks are top adjustable.

As for brakes i would go with the tried and tested 996/A8 setup. But, is your car still 4 stud hubs? If so your going to have to get creative with disks as i am not aware of any direct bolt on replacements.

If you are going to change to 5 stud you might have to change the front hub carriers, and possibly the outer CV joints if it was originally a 10v car, 20v car's used the larger carrier/front wheel bearings as the S2. Also note there are two different sizes of front strut to carrier bolts, cq20v and early S2 had smaller bolts.

I ran all sorts of suspension combo's on mine and finally ended up with 5 stud hubs, and ABY struts and front carriers. IMO make the switch to 5stud/larger struts before spending any money on shocks etc.

[blues n 2s]

Front struts are optional, however the spring perch and upper spring perch are slightly wider on the S2. You can fit S2 springs into your struts but they just dont hold them as tight as they should. The nice thing about the 50mm struts is the Koni shocks are top adjustable.

As for brakes i would go with the tried and tested 996/A8 setup. But, is your car still 4 stud hubs? If so your going to have to get creative with disks as i am not aware of any direct bolt on replacements.

If you are going to change to 5 stud you might have to change the front hub carriers, and possibly the outer CV joints if it was originally a 10v car, 20v car's used the larger carrier/front wheel bearings as the S2. Also note there are two different sizes of front strut to carrier bolts, cq20v and early S2 had smaller bolts.

I ran all sorts of suspension combo's on mine and finally ended up with 5 stud hubs, and ABY struts and front carriers. IMO make the switch to 5stud/larger struts before spending any money on shocks etc.

Thanks for thorough explanation mate my car was a 20v & want to change to 5 stud.so you saying i should look to replace all 4struts/hubs with aby items.Any idea on ball park cost they demand?Recommend anybody for them? CHEERS

[Error404]

Mark's advice is good. 5 stud hubs are not cheap, expect to pay 150 - 250 depending on condition. ABY struts fifty quid upwards depending on condion

[audinut]

I think and dont quote me djh has these items available on a aby hes breaking

[Error404]

more than likely, he controls over 12% of global S2 part stocks

[audinut]

probably 11% now with my list