Cush

In the past have used the Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs and presently using Spax lowering springs.


Planning a new car - and looking for suggestions on suspension. Want a nice, low and tight ride - what do you suggest for suspension? Keeping in mind I don't want to spend a fortune...

Just stick with lowering springs or go the coilover route? What's the best value for money? Best for looks/performance. Again - not track racing - just daily drivng (but I do a lot of driving on tiny, windy, mountain roads and need good handling.


As always - thanks for the advice and patience.



Cush

RKA

I had Eibach Pro Kit springs and Bilstein shocks on my A4. Seemed fine when new, but as time went on, the suspension seemed less and less fine. Springs were too soft, shocks were too harsh, handling was going into the toilet. I eventually put H&R coilovers on the car, and I was incredibly happy with that set up. It costs more up front...but if you get something else and find yourself unhappy, that will cost you more in the long run. The only nitpick with the H&R coilovers is that the car still understeered. On mountain roads, you might like to add a Neuspeed 19mm swaybar to the car. Well, it's 19mm for the A4 quattro. For the FWD A4 you'll have to see what kind of aftermarket swaybar is available.

The only downside with the H&R coilovers was ride quality on bad roads (New York). When the coilovers were new, they seemed quite compliant. After 10K miles, they seemed less compliant. But honestly, I didn't find the Eibach/Bilstein any better in this respect, so if it's that important to you, I'd leave it stock.

thecougar

Is what I would get, if I decided against coilovers.

bitjockey (bum)

but the ride quality sucks. WAAY too bouncy-- over bridges on interstates feels like you're on a trampoline. On the track and smooth curvy roads though, its fantastic.

Skyler@Achtuning.com

It's not the cheapest option but it will let you set the ride height where you want it and has a lifetime warranty, also the installation costs should be the same as just doing springs.
Whatever you decide I'd recommend doing springs and shocks and not just springs.

ex-quattro PETE

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