Those with coilovers...your thoughts on ride height?
12-20-2004, 09:31 AM
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Kool, thanks guys. And yes I'm doing COs eventually.
I wish I could get this damn house settlement done with so I can finish the A6....BEFORE the snow is all gone, that is; I gotta try out the M3s! 
12-20-2004, 12:54 PM
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I haven't measured my ride height, but...
I estimate it's about 1" to 1.25" lower than stock. I use the old "2-finger" measurement between top of tire and fender. More pics are in a link in my sig.
I have H&Rs, too. I know you'll enjoy losing the wheel gap, but it'll take some getting used to on the ride quality (more harsh than stock). Post pics when it's done.
I have H&Rs, too. I know you'll enjoy losing the wheel gap, but it'll take some getting used to on the ride quality (more harsh than stock). Post pics when it's done.
12-20-2004, 03:26 PM
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Tire diameter varies, and effects this measurement...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/34314/25mm.jpg"></center><p>
a quick check at the Tire Rack shows 24.9" for a 205/55-16, and 25.5" for a 235/45-17. These are factory fitments, and MANY other sizes are commonly used in 18 and 19 inch setups. So .6 inch or more variance in tire diameter is possible. Although only half of this goes to ride height, a greater than 1/4 inch variance should be considered when compairing from car to car. My car is at 25.5" but with 235/40-18's, and NO adjustment to ride height, it will measure 25.8". The better bet is to measure your ride height, decide on how much drop you want, and go from there. For example, mine, a 2001 2.8Q (non-sport)with 205/55-16's measured 26.5". I wanted a 1 inch drop. I chose not to induce any "rake" (dropping the front more than the back, for example). So 25.5" was my goal. As you can see in the pic, the car hardly looks lowered. Bigger wheels/tires would certainly effect the look. My greater goal was ride improvement (the stock shocks are criminally negligent IMO) with a little drop. The car RIDES and handles beautifully. The H&R C/O's are amazing in this respect.
a quick check at the Tire Rack shows 24.9" for a 205/55-16, and 25.5" for a 235/45-17. These are factory fitments, and MANY other sizes are commonly used in 18 and 19 inch setups. So .6 inch or more variance in tire diameter is possible. Although only half of this goes to ride height, a greater than 1/4 inch variance should be considered when compairing from car to car. My car is at 25.5" but with 235/40-18's, and NO adjustment to ride height, it will measure 25.8". The better bet is to measure your ride height, decide on how much drop you want, and go from there. For example, mine, a 2001 2.8Q (non-sport)with 205/55-16's measured 26.5". I wanted a 1 inch drop. I chose not to induce any "rake" (dropping the front more than the back, for example). So 25.5" was my goal. As you can see in the pic, the car hardly looks lowered. Bigger wheels/tires would certainly effect the look. My greater goal was ride improvement (the stock shocks are criminally negligent IMO) with a little drop. The car RIDES and handles beautifully. The H&R C/O's are amazing in this respect.
12-21-2004, 11:03 PM
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I'm at 25" even front and rear 2 pics (not H&R)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36363/stasisafters.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36363/mks_0132new_back.jpg">
The rubbing issue on the driveshafts in the rear is on 2.7t's as well, at least with 800lb motorsport springs. The perch is too low on the shaft and can rub on the half-shaft.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36363/mks_0132new_back.jpg">
The rubbing issue on the driveshafts in the rear is on 2.7t's as well, at least with 800lb motorsport springs. The perch is too low on the shaft and can rub on the half-shaft.
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