Matt2.8.. Evoluzione

There's a lot of talk about different aftermarket suspensions, with commentary about how well they work on nice roads. I live in an area with TERRIBLE roads... Any suggestions? I want a more firm ride, with less body roll, but keep in mind my daily commute consists of dodging potholes which look like they come from howitzers.
Even with the stock sport suspension, the ride is damn rough.

My car is stock '99 A4 2.8 Sport/Cold/Boze etc
TIA

Kris Hansen

but you will have a little more ground clearance, and a little more suspension travel to absorb the big bumps.

MikekiM@PureMS

Keeping the sport springs might keep the ride relative harsh.
Going with a slightly softer spring with better damping will improve the ride and control, and suck up the bumps much better.

shwndh

Sway Bar reduce body roll and I got some nonsport springs from my 98 2.8QM if interested.

nospek3

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Matt2.8.. Evoluzione

I hate fender gap!!!!

MikekiM@PureMS

lowering the car using a set of sport springs is only going to firm up the ride. Your main concern in your original post was comfort, which is why we suggested the non-sport springs.

If you want to lower it MORE than your sport suspension is already, then you'll have a fairly tough time finding a suspension softer than what you have now. When you lower the car, you take out some of the suspension travel. As a result the ride must be more stiff to prevent the car from bottoming out, now that there's less travel in the suspension.

Vogtland lowering springs or H&R Sport springs with Koni shocks is a very good comfortable combination, however it will be as firm as stock sport, if not a bit more firm.

Kris Hansen

If you want to go low, you will have a stiffer ride. It needs to be stiffer to keep the car from bottoming out. A soft but low suspension would be the worst thing you could want.

Matt2.8.. Evoluzione

Thanks for the help fellas