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Old 07-03-2007, 07:02 AM
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2000 A6 4.2Q - Any recommendations on reasonably priced front and rear shock replacements that are comparable to OE in firmness/ride? Thanks!
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I LOVE my Koni yellows. Love them.
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Old 07-03-2007, 07:08 AM
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Thanks. How much firmer are they than OE? Little? Lot?
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Mine; set to mid-level + H&R's = BIG spine beating. Looking to swap HR's for OEM sport
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It's the springs. With the OEM non sports, they are BUTTER...
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Not firmer, just more controlled. no bounce.
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How many miles on your OEM's at replacement?
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What settings do you have them at currently? I just ordered some and want something similar.
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Koni FSD's are pretty sweet on my wife's a6 avant even with eibach springs the ride is great.
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Roughly 50%.
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