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Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
05-27-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By dtompsett

At one point I contemplated mounting a set of...

At one point I contemplated mounting a set of dual-rounds ('80s BMW housings) w/ H4+H1 in the front of a 90q, but decided against it... didn't have a welder at the time, and the 90q side markers...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
05-26-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By dtompsett

My recommendation... don't go low. Driving...

My recommendation... don't go low. Driving lights will be horrible if mounted low, and you won't get a good "fill" with fogs down low. Yes, they'll be great "fog" lights... but who actually uses...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
05-22-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By dtompsett

Wow... I'm never here...

I'm never here, and when I come back for the first time in a year to check something, I'm mentioned on the first page! :D

I assume you've seen through my pic album... those brackets I made that...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
08-31-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By dtompsett

Basically... family outgrew the car, and I...

Basically... family outgrew the car, and I haven't been driving it. Tried to sell it, and discovered it needs a bunch of work to sell. Rusty rear suspension/mount stuff that the mechanic didn't...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
08-31-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By dtompsett

Parting '88 90q... delivery possible to GTA this weekend

Hi All,

I am parting out my '88 90q daily driver. I happen to be heading to the GTA
this weekend, and could arrange delivery/meeting up if interested.

items some may be interested in:...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
07-08-2010, 06:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,844
Posted By dtompsett

Brakes work just fine in a B3 with the ABS...

Brakes work just fine in a B3 with the ABS disabled... whether you disable by removing fuses, or relays, or disconnecting electrical, or removing the ABS module and reworking the hydraulic brake...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
05-04-2010, 04:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,131
Posted By dtompsett

the telephone cord "mod"... fixes the trunk...

the telephone cord "mod"... fixes the trunk wiring harness. Simply put... replace trunk lid harness with a piece of stretchy telephone cord.

But if it isn't broken, why fix it?

And I've never...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
05-03-2010, 04:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By dtompsett

Uhh... I've experienced no problems at high...

Uhh... I've experienced no problems at high speeds.

My first 90q had the diff-lock stuck on when I bought it. Drove 300 km's home without issue. (Ok... the cruise control linkage jammed... so I...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
04-30-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By dtompsett

negative aspects... long term wear and tear on...

negative aspects... long term wear and tear on rear diff, stress on driveshafts, wear on rear tires....
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
04-28-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By dtompsett

Your concept of quattro is flawed... ...

Your concept of quattro is flawed...

firstly, the center diff is a torsen-based unit. It can't be "locked". It transmits power front/rear based on sensing torque buildup between the two...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
04-26-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,829
Posted By dtompsett

are all the cylinders like this, or only one? ...

are all the cylinders like this, or only one? One of the lines on the fuel dizzy connects to the cold-start valve... that line sees pressure all the time (cold-start injector has the on/off control)...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
04-09-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,852
Posted By dtompsett

Check the actual fuse connections... (how I...

Check the actual fuse connections... (how I know)...

My 90q had the turn signals and wipers quit one night. Next day was a 1000km drive home... in the rain. Following weekend I tore everything...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
04-08-2010, 04:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,270
Posted By dtompsett

Time for a car-wash... get that salt off!

Time for a car-wash... get that salt off!
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-26-2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By dtompsett

hub-centric rings required. Other issue is...

hub-centric rings required. Other issue is ball-seat lug bolts vs. taper-seat rims. Audi lug bolts and rims are ball-seat. AFAIK, the ford stuff is taper-seat.
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-26-2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By dtompsett

I think the advantage is... more wheel options. ...

I think the advantage is... more wheel options. 4x108 is a pretty rare bolt pattern.
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-26-2010, 04:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 373
Posted By dtompsett

2nd... if you plan on keeping the car for any...

2nd... if you plan on keeping the car for any time, get that redline out of there and put in something like Motul Motyl Gear 75W90. Thats what I used in my rally beater after "zinging" 3rd...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-26-2010, 04:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
Posted By dtompsett

Which model? not sure how quick you need one... ...

Which model? not sure how quick you need one...

B3 or B4?
If B3... fwd, 10v quattro, or 20v quattro (with G60 calipers).

I ask, only because I have B3 fwd and 10v (G54 caliper) carriers....
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-26-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By dtompsett

2nd... definitely a 'crap your pants' kinda sound.

2nd... definitely a 'crap your pants' kinda sound.
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-25-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By dtompsett

He's right... IIRC, push in the knob that adjusts...

He's right... IIRC, push in the knob that adjusts the clock... that triggers the autocheck system even if it's already run before. So shining a flashlight on it, and pushing the button down, you...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-24-2010, 04:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,666
Posted By dtompsett

Now is a good time to do the heater core!

Now is a good time to do the heater core!
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-22-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,952
Posted By dtompsett

I think he's saying "What are you asking for your...

I think he's saying "What are you asking for your car"... probably figures you're also looking to sell your CQ.
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-20-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,937
Posted By dtompsett

Sold.

Sorry... they just sold.

And nope... they wouldn't fit the rear end of a '94. B3 only.
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-18-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By dtompsett

stock is two antennas -front windshield -rear...

stock is two antennas
-front windshield
-rear windshield


Also, you should note that the front speakers are powered by the radio, but the rear speakers are considered 'line out', and the rear...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-18-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By dtompsett

As long as it's the same version of tire, same...

As long as it's the same version of tire, same size, etc... I'd go for it.

I would avoid it if you can't get the same version of tire. (ie... old style blizzak vs. new style)

The torsen center...
Forum: Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
03-18-2010, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,937
Posted By dtompsett

Anyone interested in a full set of VAP coilovers, springs, shocks, pro-mounts?

Sold!

Does anyone here have any desire to own a full suspension... with VAP's CCK's, big-bore strut extenders, Pro-mounts w/ pro-rally inserts, Eibach springs, Bilstein Sport inserts...

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