Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

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Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by kiwi_mtm » Mon Nov 10, 2003 6:41 pm

a review would be nice.
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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by RS4_Barry » Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:12 pm

Got the H&R kit on mine and must admit I am pretty happy with it - most important thing is to have it set up correctly. I really feel the car is a lot sharper to drive now and certainly inspires a lot more confidence with much reduced body roll. [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by RS4_Barry » Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:28 pm

Oh and make sure the height is set properly first attempt at mine sat a little low [img]images/graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img]

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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by wazza » Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:35 pm

Barry - have you moved to the US [img]images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by Kenhk » Tue Nov 11, 2003 2:45 am

Someone tells Quattro suspension is still soft (for track) and someone tells H&R is stiff,not good for everyday driving.
Since Quattro provides only the rear anti-roll-bar, H&R offers F&R as a set.
Anyone try Quattro suspension + H&R F&R anti-roll-bar ? [img]images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by kiwi_mtm » Tue Nov 11, 2003 5:45 am

Got the H&R kit on mine and must admit I am pretty happy with it - most important thing is to have it set up correctly. I really feel the car is a lot sharper to drive now and certainly inspires a lot more confidence with much reduced body roll. [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Do yo think its too stiff for bad roads ?

I dont track the car, but just want it to handle. I want it to handle like my 01 A4 180 Sport (Sach susp') which is much stiffer than my RS4. But not too stiff.
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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by bem_ho » Tue Nov 11, 2003 6:51 am

Do yo think its too stiff for bad roads ?

I dont track the car, but just want it to handle. I want it to handle like my 01 A4 180 Sport (Sach susp') which is much stiffer than my RS4. But not too stiff.

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I think GmbH kit is for you!

It is a firm setup with perfect handling for fast road. I think GmbH has done a very good job. However, it may be a little soft for track days!

Stiffer suspension does provide better cornering but public road has many uneven surfaces. Would you like to get skipped out of a turn?? [img]images/graemlins/spineyes.gif[/img]

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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by bem_ho » Tue Nov 11, 2003 6:53 am

Someone tells Quattro suspension is still soft (for track) and someone tells H&R is stiff, not good for everyday driving.

Since Quattro provides only the rear anti-roll-bar, H&R offers F&R as a set.

Anyone try Quattro suspension + H&R F&R anti-roll-bar ? [img]images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

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Post by Thorney » Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:14 pm

Nitron kit should resolve all this.

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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by fade2grey » Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:19 pm

is anyone running adjustable ARB's? - I've seen some parts for the S4 which allow you to adjust the ARB & take the pre-load off for corner weighting of height adjustable suspension setups.

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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by kiwi_mtm » Tue Nov 11, 2003 6:30 pm

Nitron kit should resolve all this.

when is it going on your car ?
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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by Thorney » Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:48 pm

It's been on once and back on again after some changes next week I hope.

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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by RS4_Barry » Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:50 am

I think the h&r kit is fine for road use - not too hard or uncomfortable and the roads are pretty awful up here IMO I prefer it to the GMBH Setup I had on my previous '4.
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Re: Any RS4's running an H&R Setup here ?

Post by kiwi_mtm » Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:25 pm

Is the H&R Kit the same exact kit for the RS4 and S4 or is it different ?
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Post by Willy-RS4 » Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:33 am

Im riding H&R anti roll bars, they feel much more sporty than original ones, but with original suspention still very sooft ride, now Im waiting Bilstein PSS9 shocks. I think this combination are best and not too expensive. 1450euro for PSS9 and 400euro for anti roll bars.

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