Bilstein or H&R lowering

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03-21-2004, 08:09 AM

airwalk

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Bilstein or H&R lowering

I have a 2000 A4 1.8t quattro and want to lower (1-1.7 inches) it with a suspension that doesn't ruin the ride. I know any amount of lowering is gonna change the ride a little, but what is the best route to go? H&R cup kit? Bilstein Coilover? Adjustable ride height? Combination of springs and shocks? I don't have to go the cheapest route, just the one which gives a comfortable ride.

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03-21-2004, 08:33 AM

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Neuspeed grooved Bilstein shocks with your OEM sport springs...thats the best set up in your case

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03-21-2004, 08:59 AM

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I just did the Bilsteins w/ H&R....

Love the ride and the height. Spent $501.80 on the shocks shipped to my door and found the springs in the classifieds for $130. Look around for the springs or grab some from purems.com or ecstuning.com I think they have some good sales on springs now. The height difference is huge.
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03-21-2004, 09:23 AM

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Go with what TANMAN has...

...my race springs with bilsteins make my ride "bonejarring" and now ive got numerous rattling throughout my car...however the drop looks real nice...im about to swap out my race springs for sports...