H&R Springs, Spacers & Camberley Audi

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H&R Springs, Spacers & Camberley Audi

Post by rAudiguy » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:29 pm

Hi Guys,

Well I have been so busy with work that I haven't even had a chance to write about this.

Couple of weeks ago I fitted my Hotchkis ARB's and while the car was up on the ramp I found that both my front shocks were leaking again :( So got on the phone to Rob at Camberley and got the car booked in. About a year ago I bought a set of H&R 25mm lowering springs and 10mm rear spacers and 8mm for the fronts. they have been sat in the garage gathering dust as after buying them I realised it wasn't a simple job to fit them as the DRC needs to be repressurised after fitment and this can only be done by Audi. So I spoke to Rob and asked if it would be ok to pop the new springs onto the new shocks instead of sticking with the standard ones. I was delighted to be told yes and Stuart the RS MT at Camberley very kindly stuck on my spacers while the wheels were off the car as a finishing touch.

At this point I just want to say I really cannot praise Camberley Audi enough! Rob and Stuart in particular are absolute superstars and car enthusiasts which is so refreshing! I have said it before on here and I will say it again I really would never take my RS anywhere else after being there. The service, attention to detail and customer service they provide is exactly what you would expect when spending circa £50k on a car and thy do not disappoint you. I know there are a good number of dealer that really should take a leaf out of there book. Anyway I've banged on enough now but guys seriously it is worth the extra travel I'm an hour away and if I'm honest even if I was 3 hours away I would still go to them. FAB FAB FAB!!!!!

So having had the springs fitted what do I think? To be honest the look of the car is perfect just what I wanted. tyres sit flush just up inside the arch and with the spacers god it looks FAT! I love it. But that isn't the best bit. The ride is just superb. It is just a tad harder than standard but the ride quality is just as good and I believe with a fully working DRC system it probably doesn't get much better than this with regards to a combination of sports handling and comfort. I know Caldy will agree having run this set up for a year or so now.

I have some pictures but the car is dirty and it's dark so not the best. I will post some more next week as I'm away for a week now. But you get the idea.

If you need DRC doing then I would recommend this Mod chaps so so so pleased with mine :thumbs:

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Front arches look so Full

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Backs look even better and the whole stance of the car is even meaner and fatter than before

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This shot is taken at knee level so from this angle when you look at the car from head height all you see is arch, tyre wall and wheels :) No gaps......

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CheeRS for looking comments welcome! :thumb:
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Post by Dom81 » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:58 pm

Agree 100% about Camberley - I'm nearer 2 hrs away, but would use nowhere else

Jim - looks good, but a big clearance (to me) at the rear. I'm used to SS+ and an Avant, so may be the stock saloon rides higher and this is therefore lower than the norm?
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Post by rAudiguy » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:06 am

Standard set up below, Avant sit a lot lower because they weigh sooooooo much more!! lol :wink:

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Post by rAudiguy » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:07 am

Pictures do not do it any justice will make sure I post some nice ones very soon!
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Post by ArthurPE » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:47 am

nice, very nice...I was thinking about asking the dealer to do the same...

what is the measurment from ground to fender lip all around?
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Post by klauster » Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:44 am

Car looks spot on Jim, very nice. I think I will order some spacers now :P I would like to stick coilovers on mine, but that means changing insurance etc.. to modified car blah blah blah, so will hold off for now.

Cough* your car looks blue on those pics, which is confusing me for some reason ;)
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Post by P_G » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:02 am

Jim, did you stick to 255 tyres or were you one of the convertees?

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Post by pippyrips » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:03 am

Jim is still on 255s though is soon to be converted!

I picked up the same spacers (8/10mm) from Graham and will give them a bash this weekend so can confirm if the extra width is an issue.

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Post by approved » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:51 am

i am trying to order this set up and have tried aps, jbs and awesome and no one is coming back to me..

where did you guys get yours from?

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Post by P_G » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:35 pm

Last set of H&R hubcentric spacers / bolts I got were from BBT / AMD at Thurrock

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Post by Ozrs4 » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:38 pm

P_G wrote:Jim, did you stick to 255 tyres or were you one of the convertees?
One of the photos showed Michelin 255/35/19.
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Post by sonny » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:41 pm

Looks good fella, any knee height pics taken from the rear, would like to see how 'phat' she looks!
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Post by approved » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:52 pm

just bought a set of 8mm fronts and 10mm rears with trilocks and extended bolts from JBS.

good price too...thanks mike!

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Post by Gazzer68 » Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:53 pm

WOW, got to do this !

Also best colour on an RS4, Mugello blue.....
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Post by Virdee Autos » Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:56 pm

Looking good.....we can supply both the H&R spacers, and springs if need be.
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