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Old 10-05-2000, 03:02 AM
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Default What shocks with Audi Eurosport Springs?

Does anybody know what shocks should be used with the eurosports? I know many people are using the factory sport shocks, but what is the right/ideal shock to use? I don't want to pay someone to tear apart the suspension again in 30,000 miles because the stock shocks blew out!
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Old 10-05-2000, 04:08 AM
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Default OEM sport seem OK

At first I thought the OEM sport shocks might be too soft but over the last 4000 miles I have decided they are a pretty decent match for these springs.

I think a good alternative is the Bilstein sport shocks which is where I plan to go when the stock shocks damping deteriorates.

By the way, by 30,000 miles I would expect my stock shocks to have worn (whether using the OEM sport springs or the Eurosport) and if I am still picky about the ride I predict I will be replacing them around or before that time.
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Default Right- but for a more firm ride, look at Bilsteins.

I had standard shocks which were pretty close to needing replacement anyway.

It worked out- the entire spring-shock-install-alignment was about $900.
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Any problems getting your alignment done to factory specs?
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None- I asked the tech about it and he said 'no problems'.
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Default JayP, please email me! I would like to know your impression with the Bilsteins.

I presume you got the Bilstein sport dampers that most use with the H&R or Eibach springs. If possible I would like to call you briefly you talk to you about the ride. This will be my second suspension install...the first one was enormously expensive, and not at all what I was looking for. I don't want to put another suspension in, so your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Sorry about the poor wording.
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