V8 cabriolet quattro

[Cory smith]

Looking for a s2 coupe with 6 speed box as a donor for my cabriolet project.just need the 4wheel drive with hubs prop and shell with subframes.anyone who can help please let me know thanks all

[yavor20v]

It will be a nice project!
Wish you luck and keep us in touch!!!

[s2avant]

Well done on making it on here. As I said in my email there are plenty of guys on here who can offer advice/assistance. I look forward to seeing it when it's done.

Ben (CoventryTPS)

[S2central.net]

Well it seems donor parts are easier to come by than ever of late - loads of good cars being dismantled recently. Welcome on board Cory - a V8 Cabrio with quattro would certainly be 'interesting' - that rumbling sound coupled to the almighty grip of quattro and with the top down too - in a prettier package than the slightly dull looking B7 Cabrio. Good luck.

[Cory smith]

Audi 80 Cabriolet 4.2 V8 Quattro

i have most of the parts needed to get on with my v8 conversion.I still need some s2 coupe 6 speed gearbox mounting brackets and the rear diff and subframe.Then i will need a flywheel from a manual s6 or may have to fork out to get one made up.Can anyone help with these parts.cory@carrepairsrugby.co.uk

[PeteUr]

Look forward to seeing updates from this, i've just been fitting the prop back on the s2 convertible in my lockup and I also know of someone with a v6 twin turbo in a cab.

[Gazjen]

Which V8 are you using? you can get a s6 manual flywheel from TPS or I know a man who will make a custom one if you need it, I'll dig out the details.

[Cory smith]

Audi 80 Cabriolet 4.2 V8 Quattro

Hi im using an ABZ from an A8 its not the most powerfull but i plan a few mods once its fitted.mind you going from 115 bhp to 300 plus should be ok i guess.It cost me next to nothing as i sold all the other A8 parts that i didnt need.Good luck with yours too.Quattro converting a cabriolet is going to take some work though but what the hell it will be worth it.

[PeteUr]

no to convert a cab to quattro does not need a lot of work, around a days work max if you know what to do.

[Cory smith]

Audi 80 Cabriolet 4.2 V8 Quattro

From what i understand i must replace the rear floor and inner wings then it should all fit.I need a coupe quattro shell but as yet havnt got that far.Wouldnt mind some info from someone whos done a cabrio quattro though that coild save me some time.

[Tonks4x4]

As soon as I get 5 mins to have a look in the next week or so I will be doing it on mine so I'll keep you posted. Last time I spoke to pete he said that if you use coilovers on the rear there is no need to alter the suspension turrets

[Acidburn]

As soon as I get 5 mins to have a look in the next week or so I will be doing it on mine so I'll keep you posted. Last time I spoke to pete he said that if you use coilovers on the rear there is no need to alter the suspension turrets

Yup you have to use them as full size quattro shocks won't fit they are too big.

custom coilovers or kw's etc are whats needed, i'm having mine done currently.

[Tonks4x4]

Hi Corey, here are a few pics and measurements to help you out. It's not quite as straight forward as once thought.

I have measured from the top of shock towers to the the bottom of the chassis rails on both cars it's 17 1/2 inches on the S2 and 14 inches on the cabby and the diameter of the shock towers is quite different. You will not be able to use the S2 legs as they will foul putting the roof away which defeats the object.
See the picture inside where the hood sits.

[Cory smith]

V8 cabrio quattro

Hi thanks for the info I was aware that the roof closure would be a problem but I didn't have the info you gave me so thanks allot for that.could you let me know who's doing your rear suspension so I could do the same as you. Thanks for the photos and the info.I have still got the get a quattro coupe shell and still need a rear diff and subframe plus prop and gear linkeage.I will begin the quattro conversion when we get a shell thanks and good luck with yours

[Acidburn]

Hi thanks for the info I was aware that the roof closure would be a problem but I didn't have the info you gave me so thanks allot for that.could you let me know who's doing your rear suspension so I could do the same as you. Thanks for the photos and the info.I have still got the get a quattro coupe shell and still need a rear diff and subframe plus prop and gear linkeage.I will begin the quattro conversion when we get a shell thanks and good luck with yours

With my s2 cab, i'm using custom made rear coilovers cheap to do

i'll get some pictures up once I get the struts back.