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Curious about product trends for you European guys.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:25 pm
by SnowTrooper
I know here in the states what the most popular and sought after stuff is, but what about our brothers across the pond?

Suspension?

Brakes?

Seats?

Exterior?

Wheels?

Also, please feel free to also give some feed back on what you think about STaSIS.

RE: Curious about product trends for you European guys.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:28 pm
by okkim
I would say that from the suspensions, most popular (or has best reputation) is the KW, and then H&R. Also Koni is good.

Brakes would be Brembo.

Wheels, there are lot's of very popular, TSW and FK comes forts in mind.

These things also is different in other countries, I guess that in UK or Germany it might be not the same than in Finland.

I have heard a lot's of good about STaSIS, only bad thing is that it is on the wrong side of the pond ;)

Re: RE: Curious about product trends for you European guys.

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:37 am
by SnowTrooper
Perfect, just the opinion I needed. I feel the same way. We simply do not have a presence over there. I have known this and I am building a plan to change that.

okkim wrote:I would say that from the suspensions, most popular (or has best reputation) is the KW, and then H&R. Also Koni is good.

Brakes would be Brembo.

Wheels, there are lot's of very popular, TSW and FK comes forts in mind.

These things also is different in other countries, I guess that in UK or Germany it might be not the same than in Finland.

I have heard a lot's of good about STaSIS, only bad thing is that it is on the wrong side of the pond ;)

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:23 am
by okkim
Good :) If you need a test car, my car would be available ;)

Re: RE: Curious about product trends for you European guys.

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:06 am
by >RS4<
SnowTrooper wrote:Perfect, just the opinion I needed. I feel the same way. We simply do not have a presence over there. I have known this and I am building a plan to change that.

okkim wrote:I would say that from the suspensions, most popular (or has best reputation) is the KW, and then H&R. Also Koni is good.

Brakes would be Brembo.

Wheels, there are lot's of very popular, TSW and FK comes forts in mind.

These things also is different in other countries, I guess that in UK or Germany it might be not the same than in Finland.

I have heard a lot's of good about STaSIS, only bad thing is that it is on the wrong side of the pond ;)
Jared,

It would be a good thing to first sort out the shipping etc. i've tried to order some stuff for a few times (not your company TBH) but nobody replies to email.

Atleast that's my experience...

Its a pity cuz the $/euro rating is good at the moment.

RE: Re: RE: Curious about product trends for you European gu

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:50 pm
by SnowTrooper
We actually deal with the UK a a lot, not to mention Alcon is there. We also deal in many other countries from Japan to South America, so we have a pretty solid handle on the over seas shipping. One big issue is communication. I don't speak German, and neither does anyone else here. That seems to be the other strong language from English so I am working on mastering it. For now trying to format messages into it with a translator just makes us looks stupid.

I am looking into looking a launch program from all of Europe, I have strong contacts in Norway, Sweden, Germany, France, possibly Spain and the UK. If any of you guys have a shop, or are close with a shop and can consider being a dealer it would help a lot.

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:47 pm
by >RS4<
Netherlands any good? I'm close to a shop owner over here.

We speak english instead of german.

I believe that dutch is one of the hardest languages to learn on the planet.

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:25 am
by SnowTrooper
I have roots in Leuven (heck my name is Jared Van Leuven) Belgium, looking to visit the Netherlands soon. A source there would be great as I have seen a decent level of interest.

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:18 am
by ZeroK66
H&R suspension and Bilstein is gaining popularity with the PSS9s being considered very good. H&R coilovers are the main choice.

Brakes - well all tend to use Brembo 8-pot brakes that come off the RS6 or the newer RS4. Those with these cars sometimes spend silly money on Movit Brakes.

Popular cheaper upgrade is Brembo 4-pots off the Porche's with 330mm brakes (popular on the S4)

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:51 pm
by SnowTrooper
Thanks for the continued feedback!

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:06 pm
by DavidT
ZeroK66 wrote:.

Popular cheaper upgrade is Brembo 4-pots off the Porche's with 330mm brakes (popular on the S4)
Wrong Leon, its more expensive than the C5 RS6 setup :)

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:54 am
by Chubby
I feel that unfortuantly our choices are limited - as a lot of the tuning companies do not make parts for the RS4 B5 - which points us to a sellect few.

I had this trouble with the ARB's which as I'm going to fit a K & W coilover kit, thought I would get them from K & W - unfortunatly they don't make them so the next best compatable choice was H & R.

Same is with wheels and tyres, but must say that now there are more people stsrting to take note although with only 400 cars sold in Britain there's still not much of a market.

Thats the price we pay for having a rare car.

R.

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:21 am
by DavidT
I'm moving this to tuning & modifications so everyone can see it and contribute.

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:49 pm
by Ads4
Went the popular route too....Brembo RS6 brakes with RS4 B7 discs, H&R coilovers and ARBs (really pleased with that set-up).

Wouldn't mind some pics and a spec of your motor Jared....700hp :shock: :notworthy: