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Old 03-12-2006, 03:20 PM
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Default Stock S4 suspension vs. A4

I have an A4 1.8T and I am curious how much better the stock S4 suspension is? Is it worth looking into to upgrade to S4 suspension, or is it only slightly better than what I have? I want less body roll, a little stiffer feel, not a hardcore setup or anything.
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Default No, it will not work on a 1.8T

The 2.7T engine is heavier, so the spring rates on the front of the S4 are stiffer. This means the front of an A4 1.8T with S4 suspension will appear lifted. It does not work. It may work in an A4 2.8.

If your A4 does not have the sport package, the cheapest upgrade you will find is getting A4 1.8T sport suspension and the sport rear anti-sway bar.
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Default What if it does have the sport package?

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it will work if it's quattro...search this question has been asked a million times
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Default I wasn't asking if it would work...

I was asking what the difference is in the suspension setups, as in the characteristics of the suspension.
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and i told you it would work and that this exact question gets asked at least weekly
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Default you told it me it would work, but I didn't ask if it would work...

???? I am trying to figure what an S4 suspension is like, I am not asking if it will work, I already know that.
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Will it mechanically fit.. yes. Is it right.. no.
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i have an A4 sport suspension i can sell if you want it.. email me.
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