lowering the car-which springs?

[timucin]

i am planning to lower the car .will use eibach springs.any experience with that?any other suggestions? [img]images/graemlins/s4anogaro.gif[/img]

[markcanderson]

My other car runs with Eibach Springs and yellow Koni adjustable dampers. I find the Eibachs a little on the soft side. Have your considered H&R springs?

[Greg_S]

I didnt realise Eibach made springs for the S2/RS2. Ive heard good things about the H&R's though

[timucin]

Greg i think you are right.i have just checked their web site and they dont tell anything about s or rs cars.here is their application list

Model Chassis/Body Beg Year End Year
A4, Sedan, 2WD, 4 Cyl.
B5 11/1994 01/1999
A4, Sedan, 2WD, 6 Cyl.
B5 11/1994 01/1999
A4, Sedan, Quattro, 4 Cyl.
B5 11/1994 01/1999
A4, Sedan, Quattro, 6 Cyl.
B5 11/1994 01/1999
A6, Sedan, Quattro, 6 Cyl.
C4 12/1990 03/1997

why i can make mistake is: i use this brand very often,they have a distributer here in turkey.
i will check h&r now.will post the result here,if you are also interested in springs

they might have it.here is a list from a webpage

[timucin]

002. Koni sports and Eibach Pro-kit package 1995 - 2001 Eibach lowers 1.4 in.front and 1.3 in. rear. Specify engine size. 769.00 Add to Wish list

Add to Cart
004. Koni sports and H&R springs package 1995 - 2001 H&R lowers 1.25 in. front and 1 in. rear. 799.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

006. Koni sports and B&G springs package 1995 - 2001 B&G lowers 1.25 in. Specify engine size. 749.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

010. Koni sport shocks 1995 - 2001 Set of 4. Koni has free shipping. 621.60 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

014. Bilstein Sport shocks 1995 - 2001 set of 4, Sport series 469.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

017. Sachs shocks 1995 - 2001 Set of 4. 599.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

018. Eibach Pro Dampers 1995 - 2001 Set of 4. 489.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

020. Eibach Pro-kit springs 1995 - 2003 Lowers 1.4 in. front and 1.3 in. rear. 245.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

030. B&G springs 1995 - 2001 Lowers 1.25 in. 209.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

035. Neuspeed sport springs 1995 - 2001 Lowers 1.25 in. 199.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

040. Neuspeed race springs 1995 - 2001 Lowers 2 in. 209.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

045. H&R sport springs 1995 - 2001 Lowers 1.3 in. front and 1 in. rear. 259.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

047. Eibach Pro-system 1995 - 2001 Includes struts/shocks and springs 679.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

048. Eibach Pro-system plus 1995 - 2001 Includes Pro-system with front and rear sway bars. 949.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

050. Koni coil over kit 1995 - 2001 Koni has free shipping. 973.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

051. B&G coil overs 1995 - 2001 Threaded body coil over kit. 1099.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

060. Eibach front sway bar 1995 - 2001 Front sway bar is 30mm. 259.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

065. Neuspeed front sway bar 1995 - 2001 29mm 169.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

070. Neuspeed rear sway bar 1995 - 2001 19mm 219.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

073. Neuspeed short shifter 1995 - 2001 Neuspeed short shifter. 259.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

075. Power Slot front brake rotor 1995 - 2001 set of fronts 189.99 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

080. Power Slot rear brake rotor 1995 - 2001 set of rears 169.99 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart

[chas_newport]

Timucin - where does this list of parts come from?

[chas_newport]

I was going to fit H&Rs to mine but checking their 2004 application details on their web site they aren't there any more - they were when I looked a month ago - we may have missed the boat... [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] I've emailed them for confirmation.

[timucin]

gimme some time will find and post the part numbers for you

[GlynRS2]

I have H&R coilovers on my Corrado. They are a very well engineered package. H&R always specify the model to their coilover kits, so the dampers are matched to that vehicle. For example, they do seperate kits for the Corrado 16v, G60 and VR6 - as H&R specify different dampers for each. Koni on the otherhand just do one coilover kit, but their dampers are adjustable. I have a mate with Koni coilovers on his Corrado and that is definitely a little softer than mine on H&Rs. Both corner very flat and feel very controlled. The H&Rs do give a very firm ride, which is great on smooth surfaces but can be a little harsh on bumpy B roads in the UK. [img]images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
Certainly coilovers give a wide range of height adjustment, but you then have to be careful of wheel contacts in the arch and watch the front spoiler. [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]
AmD generally recommend using either H&R or Eibach springs with Koni T/A dampers if not going the coilover route. I was under the impression that Eibach's were generally a little harder than H&Rs in most VW/Audi applications - but I have no experience of either on a RS2.
It may be worth talking to or emailing AmD or QST on the subject as I am sure they will be able to give you guidance from their vast experience.

[rtannus]

I plan buy KWSuspension. Many guys at Germany use it! Look at:

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfis ... ari2_1.htm
(click at >>>)

and

http://www.kwsuspension.de/e_version/ge ... ewinde.php

[chas_newport]

I've had a reply and H&R still do springs for the RS2 the part number for a set of 4 is 29969-1 [img]images/graemlins/jump.gif[/img]

The supplier for the UK is:

Motorsport Wheels
10-11 Thurrock Park Way
RM18 7HZ
Tilbury, Essex
telephone: 01375-489500
fax: 01375-489501
e-mail: tilbury@mswuk.com

[timucin]

how much they lower the car?

[chas_newport]

30mm