What's the best suspension option?

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What's the best suspension option?

Post by Noyjatat » Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:31 pm

I am looking at improving the stance on my 19's not bothered about track days just looking to give the car a better stance. Not a fan of the look where the wheel disappears inside the arch either bit too much for me.

I know some guys have springs, others coilovers but not sure what the best option for me would be. Costs including fitment would also be appreciated as I know the prices on some sites end up being considerably more with fitment.

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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by ArthurPE » Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:35 pm

I have H&R springs with DRC, about F/R 0.7"/0.6" drop
also 4 x 8mm spacers
looks perfect to me

springs are cheap if you can find an indy who can deal with the DRC and knows what they are doing, unit 20/Grizz is one of them
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by Rick_RS4 » Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:37 am

are the H&R the same lowering as the SS+?

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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by EuroSag » Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:48 pm

Can anyone recommend a good coilover kit? ie: Bilstein, KW, etc?

I've got leaks coming from both front dampers and I'm not even going to bother trying to fight with Audi to get them replaced under goodwill.... :(
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by P_G » Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:30 pm

Get it booked into Unit20 Factory Pilot, there are not many aftermarket system that give the balance, handling and suppleness of DRC. As for OP, H&R lowerting springs are a good option unless you find someone who wants to swap their SS+ with your standard set up. It's been done before.

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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by dickytrickster » Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:43 pm

Noyjatat wrote:I am looking at improving the stance on my 19's not bothered about track days just looking to give the car a better stance. Not a fan of the look where the wheel disappears inside the arch either bit too much for me.

I know some guys have springs, others coilovers but not sure what the best option for me would be. Costs including fitment would also be appreciated as I know the prices on some sites end up being considerably more with fitment.

Many thanks
Hi mate

KW V3'S or KW do a lowering kit that works like a coilover but lets you keep you drc.

Get in contact with Grizz at Unit 20,he will sort you out.

Hope this helps

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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by TonyHayers » Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:59 pm

FactoryPilot wrote:Can anyone recommend a good coilover kit? ie: Bilstein, KW, etc?

I've got leaks coming from both front dampers and I'm not even going to bother trying to fight with Audi to get them replaced under goodwill.... :(
How long have you had the vehicle? if it's less than 6 months and you bought it from a dealer, then go back to them.

If it's only your fronts that are knacked then the shocks themselves are only £185-ish plus vat. As long as your valves are ok then it shouldn't be crazy expensive. I'd guess 6 to 8 hours labour to replace them and regas??
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by Ceveman73 » Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:11 am

Ohlins are by far the best coilovers you can by for the RS4, with incredible damping whilst allowing the fitment of stiffer spring rates without sacrificing ride quality. Simply unsurpassed!

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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by Noyjatat » Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:15 am

Cheers Dickytrickster and everyone else who posted.

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Post by grizz » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:05 am

The Kw lowering kit is fantastic ....Much better than just the h&r springs ..
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by S4Player » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:12 am

I've got ohlins on my B5 it is the dogs bollocks but you pay a price for it.
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by sonny » Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:03 am

Im running KW V3s (Coilovers only), great for stance and handling, but sacrifice comfort, Ride quality can be adjusted to suit.

I would be very interested to drive a car fitted with the DRC incorporated KWs. These could be worth a shot.

I know the Ohlins are the holy grail of suspension but arnt they delicate and need refurbing ever X amount of mile?
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by S4Player » Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:23 am

Depends what ones you go for sonny. I've just had mines overhauled but mines are race spec remote reservoir. Maybe need an overhaul every 12-18 months costs around £700
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by sar » Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:39 am

i have been drooling over these....
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Re: What's the best suspension option?

Post by Noyjatat » Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:55 am

I like the idea of having the KW kit that allows me to keep the DRC for general comfort while giving me the stance that I wish.

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