DRC again & again

[Rugslasher]

So first front left hose burst in February & now after only 1200 miles the front right shock has gone , I’ve got three options not involving a Jerry can
New shock & recharge of DRC £859
Used shock with 12 months guarantee & recharge DRC £460
Set of Kw coilovers £1900 & no DRC to worry about again
Would like your opinion as I think the DRC is great when it works & with most things it’s about the money too

[nastro azzurro]

Option 1 would be my choice.
I like things to be factory spec and as you say, DRC is very good.
Second hand? You can’t skimp if you own a car like this. I wouldn’t even consider it.

[Rugslasher]

Yeah I get what you’re saying & it’s not skimping , I was thinking put a used one on to see how it goes & then if anything breaks in the next 12 months it’s KW’s

[SimonY]

I put coilovers on my C5 RS6 back in the day as DRC failed after the car was 3.5 years old. Just avoided all this nonsense to be honest and never had any issues in the following 6 odd years I owned it which I guarantee won't be the case with DRC.

You pays you money and take your choice as the saying goes

[Rugslasher]

Yes that’s the thing I don’t want to spend a grand every 6 months, I’m not wanting to skimp either so I’m aiming towards the KW’s

[Look595]

I won’t be replacing DRC....coilovers, again though I’ll buy expensive.

[Rugslasher]

Yep KW’s it is then , there’s not a lot of choice tbh

[hindsight]

If you go down the KW route would you keep the adjustable (comfort/auto/dynamic) suspension?

Am sure KW is well judged but wonder how firm it is compared to comfort/ dynamic? Anyone know?

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[Rugslasher]

The DRC modes will be deleted & as for firmness I’ll just spend a little time adjusting to achieve an happy medium , I did the same with the evo as the billies kept failing

[Rugslasher]

Well KW’s ordered but a 6 week wait as there’s no stock

[matthew.lewis2]

Well KW’s ordered but a 6 week wait as there’s no stock

I’m in the same boat. Both front shocks on my 2014 (58,000 mile) RS4 have failed.

I’ve ordered the KW V3’s and have also been informed it’s a 6 week wait (I heard that all V3’s are built to order?? )

I’ve also ordered the 034 upgraded top mounts https://store.034motorsport.com/strut-m ... s5-q5.html for the front and Febi Bilstein top mounts https://www.amazon.co.uk/febi-bilstein- ... B006DHYE10 for the rear.

[Rugslasher]

I think it’s the best route really , never have to worry again

[Shockerboy]

Anyone with DRC issues on these cars , please look a the success we have had on the B 7 models with the KONI sport dampers ,,Its a fabulous solution and the car will be more comfortable and handle better than standard , The shocks come tuned for the application and results are brilliant
coil overs only do low and lower and many owners dont want to lower the car , The KONI dampers and H&R springs coupled together will give great results and a 25 mm drop which is more than enough for this type of car .
Kit is a set of shocks and electronic delete or these with a set of springs £ 900. to 1200 quid for these .
Also important to remember is the KONI shocks offer a firm ride on smooth surfaces ( handling ) and softer ride on bad surfaces ( comfort ) so no need to worry about the selectable damping on the dash these shocks do it automatically .

[Adymars]

Anyone with DRC issues on these cars , please look a the success we have had on the B 7 models with the KONI sport dampers ,,Its a fabulous solution and the car will be more comfortable and handle better than standard , The shocks come tuned for the application and results are brilliant
coil overs only do low and lower and many owners dont want to lower the car , The KONI dampers and H&R springs coupled together will give great results and a 25 mm drop which is more than enough for this type of car .
Kit is a set of shocks and electronic delete or these with a set of springs £ 900. to 1200 quid for these .
Also important to remember is the KONI shocks offer a firm ride on smooth surfaces ( handling ) and softer ride on bad surfaces ( comfort ) so no need to worry about the selectable damping on the dash these shocks do it automatically .

Nice Post

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[jangol]

Anyone with DRC issues on these cars , please look a the success we have had on the B 7 models with the KONI sport dampers ,,Its a fabulous solution and the car will be more comfortable and handle better than standard , The shocks come tuned for the application and results are brilliant
coil overs only do low and lower and many owners dont want to lower the car , The KONI dampers and H&R springs coupled together will give great results and a 25 mm drop which is more than enough for this type of car .
Kit is a set of shocks and electronic delete or these with a set of springs £ 900. to 1200 quid for these .
Also important to remember is the KONI shocks offer a firm ride on smooth surfaces ( handling ) and softer ride on bad surfaces ( comfort ) so no need to worry about the selectable damping on the dash these shocks do it automatically .

@shockerboy just sent you a DM, be interested in the setup for my B8


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