Rs4 Suspension........ Again!!- Advise- Help !!

[TinTin1201]

Hi guys ........ new to this.... so if you can bear with me.

Advise on My B5 Rs4(Noggy Blue)....Ride Height-Suspension upgrade.

At the moment the Suspension is standard,with the standard 18" wheels.I've just purchased a set of Original B7 Rs4 wheels 19"(i think the 18" look just too small for the arches,& i've had 18" 9-spokes on my S3 for Five years- Car now sold!).

My Rs4 rides too high & i want too drop the height,I've talked to Doug a few times at MRC(after my Rs Health check...... flying colours,no probs at all)....
He rates the Billstien Pss9 very highly.....Bit pricey though!..... any thoughts on other makes ?????/ or lower springs(also spoke to Kim Collins at QST).

# Pro & Cons of Coilovers against Just Springs.(Had MTM Lowering springs on my S3)

Many THX

[R5YUG]

Have to agree the PSS9's get my vote - test drove a car sitting on KW's and they were pants in comparison. Would recommende the H&R ARB's (with drop links from MRC) for the complete handling package though.

[stumpyrs4]

How about simply lowered springs with the OEM shocks?

ARBs are a definite also. I have the Hotchkis kit.

[lynchy]

Have to agree the PSS9's get my vote - test drove a car sitting on KW's and they were pants in comparison. Would recommende the H&R ARB's (with drop links from MRC) for the complete handling package though.

i would go with the pss9`s and upgraded arbs also makes a BIG difference well worth the extra cash as you can set them up just how you want them

[Virdee Autos]

PSS9's without a doubt if budget allows, or go for H&R springs.....very good!

[TinTin1201]

PSS9's without a doubt if budget allows, or go for H&R springs.....very good!

Many Thx Lads for the advise....

Virdee... what are the H&R Springs like...... Is the ride harsh?

Had MTM springs(20mm drop) on my now sold' S3..... ride was ok!
Cost ??

[Sql_RS4]

H&R springs offer like 40 mm drop - that seems like a lot. Anyone fitted these to a B5?

[RS4KILLA]

i had h&r springs fitted to mine on standard shocks
height was just right
ride was just a little soft
roughly £260
from lk performance in cleckheaton

[Virdee Autos]

As said, the drop IMO is just right. Migh be a bit too low for some

Ride is very good.

We can supply

[jc..]

Have to agree the PSS9's get my vote - test drove a car sitting on KW's and they were pants in comparison.

what was pants? too hard?
I find teh v3 awesome at any speed over 35-40mph.
below that they can be a bit of a pain...but then they are not often below that!

[TinTin1201]

Just measured the distace between the wheel arch to the top of my alloys..... 20mm does'nt seam much of a drop to make much difference,& 40mm looks like the Wheels will be tucked under the arches.I've not put the 19" wheels on yet.

As i mentioned before,my former S3 had MTM Spring's with a 20mm drop-Looked just right!,(& the RS is alot bigger & i suppose heavier !)(spoke to Kim Collins-Qst want about £370+ just for a set)

# Has anybody got any pics of an RS4 with Sus drop -Before & after ??

[juice]

ive got pics of my car on SRS, in the members cars section with a 40mm drop frnt and bak
check it out .

[TinTin1201]

ive got pics of my car on SRS, in the members cars section with a 40mm drop frnt and bak
check it out .

Thanks Juice i will............. just joined that Forum as well,could'nt find your pics ?...... how do i locate them.(i'll try again in abit)

[juice]

go into the members gallery, and you should see im the thread author. should be on the first page