SS+ suspension

[MCPCJC]

Hi everyone
I posted this in the hello section by mistake.
I have a B7 RS4 and wanted to know the difference with the SS+ setup, mine is standard. Is it just lower springs or are there other components that have been changed.
Thanks

[coffey555]

10mm drop in ride height via firmer shorter springs. Dampers are different as well, along with a slightly thicker rear anti-roll bar.

There is a full set of DRC SS+ dampers and springs (for a saloon) on ebay including center control valves.

You could just fit H&R lowering springs (same 10mm height drop) and the SS+ rear arb for now and then replace the dampers to SS+ spec when they fail?

[MCPCJC]

Hi Thanks for the info
I have just had (last 6 months) all 4 DRC shocks replaced so was wondering if I could just fit the rear arb? What’s the difference in thickness and would it make much difference to my car, would it be ok with my springs and shocks.

[coffey555]

Rear ARB is 2mm thicker. A guy in here did it a few years back and said it made a noticeable difference to how the car turned in.

I would try that first and if you still want a little more, fit H&R lowering springs.

These are a little firmer but improve handling without compromising comfort too much.

They are also designed to work with the standard SS dampers.

You can always take them back off again....

[James1984]

If you buy the rear ss+ anti roll bar you will need the bushes and brackets too, might be cheaper to just get a rear H&R bar as it comes with them

[coffey555]

Can you buy just the rear H&R bar? I only ever saw them for sale as a pair as that is how they are designed to be used.

The SS+ and the 034 rear are designed to work with the OEM front.

Not sure how a car would handle with just the H&R rear fitted?

You are right enough about the bushes and brackets needed for the SS+ rear though.

[MCPCJC]

So if I fitted just the SS+ rear arb would this be ok with my standard shocks and springs (not cause any mismatch problems. Is the front arb on the SS+ the same thickness as my one.

[coffey555]

Front ARB is the same for both SS and SS+

[MCPCJC]

Thanks, I think will go for that as don’t won’t to change the handling to much just a tweet.

[Shockerboy]

Thicker rear anti roll bar helps the car rotate better in harsh cornering . Cant hurt just doing the rears .