
At the beginning of August, I decided I was bored with the look of my S4. I decided that when I was on holiday, I would buy some wheels, lowering springs and sort it out - how hard could that be

I chose my wheels and opted for the 8.5J x 19 Zito 569. After a week or so, it was apparent I would not be getting these in 8.5J

I got the wheels from LK Performance who were brilliant throughout my pain. They took receipt of the wheels some days later and off their own back, they tried them on an S4 which they had there. Good job as well, cause the fronts didn't clear the suspension arm and the rears didn't clear the calipers!!

They suggested 5mm spacers, but these were not wide enough, so 10mm were the answer. However, by the time the 10mm spacers were available, the guy who had the S4 had gone on holiday




So I waited until he returned and kept my fingers crossed that the 10mm were the answer

He returned and yes the 10mm were good







So I ordered some from M.A.P.S LTD and they arrived some 3 days later

Now, prior to this, I had ordered some H&R Lowering Springs, also from LK Performance and there was a 2wk wait for them to come from Germany, but they arrived all in good order

So, now I need to find somewhere to get my springs fitted. With an average of £70+ Hr for labour and a quoted 4-5hr job to fit the springs, I again fainted in shock

I found a guy in my local village who refurbs alloys for £30 (info courtious of my postman!




The springs were fitted and just prior to collection, I was told the Hub Carrier had cracked!


With my suspension now sound, spacers and wheels upstairs, I could now put it all together after wating for nearly 8wks!!

After fitment, I have found that the rears catch on the arch on heavy bumps as do the fronts, so I am gonna change the rears to 10mm and as for the fronts, I'm gonna have a think on it

The following pics were taken today in pretty dull conditions, the car wan't particularly clean, but hopefully you'll get the idea.
Thanks for everyone who has helped me through my struggle with advise and contacts, I couldnt have done it without you.
