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Old 04-03-2001, 03:06 PM
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Default Opinions needed on suspension please...

I have my mind made up on Blistein shocks and HR springs. But i cant make up my mind about getting the race springs...or the sport springs. I have seen some 1.8t's lowered on the sports and they didnt sit low enough. I have also seen others that sat just fine...like this one: <img src=http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/15552/car.jpg>
The only reason i would go with the race springs is because the ride height will be low indefinitely and i like the "rake" look. (lower in front higher in back). What i dont want to happen is my car looking as low as this one...
<img src=http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14224/lowerd1.jpg>

Ideally i like the stance of IronMikes car. But he has neuspeed race springs and Blistein shocks i believe. Is that the route to go?
<img src=http://members4.clubphoto.com/michael300583/Audi_A4/photo13.jpg?1>

So now that you have an idea of what i am looking for...do you think the sports will look fine or should i get the race or how about the neuspeeds?

Thanks for any opinions. Pictures will help to if you have them. Thanks.

PS- My car will be sitting on 17's too...just not sure which ones yet.
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I like how ironmike's car sits.
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I very much agree.
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Default My Car --> H&R Race/Bilstein Sports (Volcano Black)

I love the race suspension. Not <b><i>too</i></b> harsh of a ride. Here are a couple very recent pics...

<img src="http://www.performanceix.com/a4/audiworld/21.jpg">

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I'll have pictures of my Koni coilover setup next week... if you can wait.
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Default But unfortunately my tires were rubbing my spring perches so Neuspeed raised my rear 10 mm.

Up one notch on the shocks. Now it looks a bit odd. This probably wouldn't happen with different wheels.

<img src="http://members4.clubphoto.com/michael300583/Audi_A4/photo14.jpg?1">
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me too. that looks like the 1.2-1.4 in drop i'm looking for.
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Default Can you post your impressions of it as well the part numbers? I've thinking of getting those...

as well and would really appreciate your input on them. i.e. ride quality, height, and settings, etc.

Thanks.
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Default Thanks very much...i like the way your car sits.

Are you happy with stance and all that? Any rubbing with 17's on there?
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Yeah, please post your opinions. I'm looking into the Koni Coilovers also... thanks...


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