CoupeDude

what does your options code sticker say for front & rear weight classes, respectively? (i.e. 0JL front, 0YQ rear) Trying to do some research here as there's a discrepancy with actual weight ranges for 1BA/BH rear suspension & 1BE rear for the same "weight class". Front should say "0Jx" and rear "0Yx" (where x=a letter between A-Z). Thanks!

DoubleTrouble

<center><img src="http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk202/kcphipps/Audi%20pics/audibuildstickertrunk-1.jpg"></center><p>E4J = S-line
0GM = emissions concept LEV 1
4UB = airbag for NAR
6XL = outer rear view mirrors: powered, heatedelectrically foldable, automatically dimming, with memory function
5SG = outer left rear view mirror: flat
5RW = outer right rear view mirror: convex, USlarge viewing field
1KD = disc brakes, rear
J1R = battery 420 A (82 Ah)
1LA = disc brakes, front
1BE = sports suspension/shock absorption
3FE = electric slide/tilt sunroof with sun screen/sunblind
5MG = decorative burr walnut inserts
7X0 = without park distance control
F0A = no special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
8GL = alternator 120A
0G7 = Tiptronic
0YR = weight category rear axle weight range 15
0JL = weight category front axle weight range 11
T7Z = components for, base engine, unit 078.8
3NZ = rear seat bench unsplit, backrest split folding
8EH = bi-functional headlight with gas discharge lamp, for driving on the right(US design)
U1D = instrument insert with mph speedo, clock, tachometer, trip odometer and additional instruments (voltage, oil temperature)
X9A = national sales program USA
1N3 = speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)
2ZQ = leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel for airbag system
3HA = without leather parts scope
8Q3 = automatic headlight-range adjustment dynamic (self-adjusting while driving)
0Q2 = code not found :-(
8Z5 = engine cooling system, type 1
MH6 = code not found :-(
7Q0 = without navigation device
CL6 = alloy wheels 7 1/2J x 17 nine-spoke style, offset 43
7K0 = without tire pressure warning light
4X3 = side airbag front with curtain airbag
2K5 = reinforced bumpers
6R0 = selector lever cover
3L4 = electric seat adjustment for both front seats, drivers seat with memory system
4KC = side and rear windows tinted
3Y0 = without roll-up sun screen
4K2 = radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and separate trunk release
5D2 = carrier frequency 315 MHz
1SA = without additional engine guard
Q1A = standard front seats
4GP = windshield tinted with sun band and viewing window for vehicle identification number

EuroVWGTi

i love how our cars are considered limos. even my a4 said limo on the title

Boston Driver

limosine=sedan...just like avant=wagon ))

a62.7t4ceo

The 1BE build code indicates sports suspension/shock absorption. Additional build codes for model years '01 - '04 are 1BA, 1BH and 1BP. BA and BH codes indicate "standard suspension" and BP indicates "suspension for rough road design."

The third digit in the 0Jx (front) and 0Yx (rear) build codes will indicate weight class. The third digit axle codes for model year '01 - '04 are A - Z (excluding the letters "I" and "O") for the front with A = weight range 1, B = weight range 2, etc. The third digit for the rears are A = weight range 1 through K = weight range 10 (excluding the letter "I") and M = weight range 11 though Y = weight range 22 (excluding the letter "O"). OYL is weight range 23.

For your particular car, you obviously have the 1BE build code with OJL weight class 10 up front and OYQ weight range 14 for the rear.

If you're planning on replacing your suspension with OEM, you can also look at the color codes on your springs. In your case, your front springs should have 1 brown and 2 violet markings or part number 8D0411105FK and your rear springs should have 3 brown markings or part number 4B0511115R. Your front shocks are most likely red and have a pink marking or part number 4B0412031CB and your rear shocks will have no marking or part number 4B05513031Q.

CoupeDude

was 0JM/0YS 1BH &amp; now installed like codes w/the sports running gear but rear sits almost 1" higher now. From what I've heard over in Passat world, the actual weight range (in #'s) of the sport springs is higher than the same designation for the 1BA/1BH, and when folks there switched to the sport suspension, they went 1 or 2 weight class springs lower to get the car to sit level.

a62.7t4ceo

My guess is that you don't have the correct springs. Double check your part numbers/color codes.

CoupeDude

Do you still have the factory suspension?

5speed6 v.2

you just burst his bubble.

DoubleTrouble

gapina, so I have considered different lowering options. PSS9's would be great but rather $$ for a car that will never(?) see the track.