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might be over-posted, but whats the *STIFFEST* suspension setup for our cars?

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Old 05-14-2005, 11:47 AM
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Default might be over-posted, but whats the *STIFFEST* suspension setup for our cars?

is it adjustable coilovers or would it be just a very agressive spring on maybe a perched bilstein or anything like this? just wondering for future reference
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stiffest setup... umm replace springs/shocks with solid metal bar
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i would love an open wheel setup. but impossible. thanks though
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Open wheeled cars still have shocks and springs
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true, but also have straight bars, you know
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Default H&R Race is pretty stiff. Probably something stiffer out there.

Suppose you could use a stiff setting on a Koni adjustable to make it even stiffer. Why, you building a drift car?
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You have control arms too. Should figure out wtf you're doing before you do it.
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i.e. control arms.
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not doin a project. just asking for people's opinions on audi suspension
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Default in the A4 forum, mine probably

stasis 900#/700#

I think Sharon and Corey have 1000 or 1200# springs on their S4..


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