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I`m pretty sure that my S3 has standard S3 suspension.... but after looking at Paul`s pic..... mine doesnt look any different? is it because mine is older and its suspension has bedded in to its natural position or something else?

Below is a similar pic of mine and Paul`s S3 and i cant tell the difference?

Maybe his will sit lower once more mile`s have been put on?

What do you think Paul? p.s. is their a part code for the suspension so i can check my invoice [img]images/graemlins/boots.gif[/img] [img]images/rsul/14133-s3low1.jpg[/img] [img]images/rsul/14134-s3low2.jpg[/img]

Another pic...... looks them same?

Right if i remember correctly the standard S3 was 20mm lower than the standard A3 quattro suspension...... and on standard audi suspension.

The quattro GmbH suspension sits 20mm lower than the standard S3 suspension....

So thats 40mm compared to the A3`s suspension [img]images/rsul/14135-s3lows.jpg[/img] [img]images/graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img]

Whats going on? maybe they dont lower it again by 20mm ontop of the S3 suspension? maybe they change the suspension parts to give a firmer ride?

Anybody got more S3 pictures with quattro GmbH suspension kit on?

Cheers [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

The black one is definately lower than the red one....

i will try and dig out a pic later...

Black one feels tighter and more crisp... and even appears to transmit less road noise from the tyres (same tyres i had before)

I think the GMbH is stiffer springs , upgraded dampers and thicker anti roll bars... IIRC

My documentation clearly states...

Sportfahrwerk Plus (sport chassis plus )

best i can do for now, shame its the other way round..

Nice colour [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]

Yes it must be lower! [img]images/graemlins/spineyes.gif[/img]

There is a code for Quattro Gmbh suspension but you won't find it on your invoice [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

AMD will fit it for you, but when i asked what the kit consisted of they didnt mention any ARB - jsut front shocks and springs all round.

I am checking for the part numbers with an Audi dealer.

Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

There is a code for Quattro Gmbh suspension but you won't find it on your invoice

how comes? my S3 came with factory fitted RSTT alloys and that was listed on the options invoice?

Cheers for all your input guys! [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

mines listed on the invoice, but its not the same codes as you would find on the accessories sticker in the service book or boot floor of car...
(ie so it must be an order code, as aposed to a "as fitted " code)

it was :

PQZ Sportfahrwerk plus

Riz, it may not look it from the last pic i posted, but having had both my Red S3 (standard) and Black S3 (Gmbh) side by side, there is a definate difference...

hard to see unless side by side..

its meant to be 20mm lower than standard S3 suspension afaik

Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

Cool [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]

Yes i know i definatley havent got the quattro GmbH suspension, yep its hard to tell by the pictures....... but doesnt matter anyway, i was just curious as per usual [img]images/graemlins/colflash.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/tung2.gif[/img]

My dealer told me they cannot source the GmbH suspension in the UK. Which I assume means Audi UK dont officially import it

Dunc

But mine came from the dealer with it fitted [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
I'll check out the boot sticker tonight for the code.....
Mine looks lower than usual for an S3.

Sorry I mean as an after thought - you can get it factory fitted in the UK

Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

My dealer told me they cannot source the GmbH suspension in the UK. Which I assume means Audi UK dont officially import it

Dunc

so where are companies like AMD getting it from then i wonder?