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  • kopsik
    S2Forum Hobbyist
    • Oct 2008
    • 13
    • Country: Estonia

    #1

    Coupe rear springs

    Since I'm going to remove most of my rear axle I'm thinking of changing the rear springs also.

    Are the S2 and CQ springs the same?

    I'd like my cars rear to be a little bit higher and I read about front springs on the rear. Will that do the trick? What do I need to put front springs on the rear?
  • Rusty
    Super Moderator
    • Jun 2004
    • 18953
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    Front and rear springs are near identical, rears are around 10m shorter although they are possible a touch stiffer.
    Cheers'en, AndyC
    1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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    • mcandmar
      S2Forum Zealot
      • Apr 2004
      • 5118
      • Country: Ireland

      #3
      S2 and CQ springs are different spring rates, S2 being the firmer of the two. From memory they also sit slightly lower. IMO ditch the CQ springs as they make the car feel like a boat.
      91CQ20v - Gone to a new home
      93UR-S4 - The Magic Carpet
      94S2Bus - The Emerald Express

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      • Rusty
        Super Moderator
        • Jun 2004
        • 18953
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #4
        Yeah, S2 has the 'sports suspension' option.

        I'm sure there are people with a spare set.

        The other option I though of was rear S2 springs on the front to lower it a tad.
        Cheers'en, AndyC
        1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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        • kopsik
          S2Forum Hobbyist
          • Oct 2008
          • 13
          • Country: Estonia

          #5
          Thanks. I'm gonna try S2 springs on all corners.

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          • geryS2
            S2Forum Maniac
            • May 2006
            • 814
            • Home: Belgium Current: Portugal

            #6
            their the same size but not the same load, i did put S2 springs on a 2.8 CQ.

            But i think front srpings are stiffer due to engine weight, so yes, could try put the front springs at the back too.
            S2 's and oldtimers

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