Audi A6 C6 Avant sport suspension- help
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NR04 thank you for sharing your experience and for such a valuable advice. I have 16" rims , so the smallest available. I want to increase to 17" but i didn't due to suspension stiffness.
I will check my tires brand, if i remember right are continental conti 2.
Can you please tell me exactly what size tires should I buy in order to improve confort? I will buy then on 17" rims.
So, koni fsd really makes the difference right?
Thank you
I will check my tires brand, if i remember right are continental conti 2.
Can you please tell me exactly what size tires should I buy in order to improve confort? I will buy then on 17" rims.
So, koni fsd really makes the difference right?
Thank you
Finally, as others I never heard about C6 A6 on 16" rims. Sounds too small to cover brake calipers. Are you sure that we talk about the same car and the same rim size?
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Hello,
I finally bought some standard coil springs in order to change my sport suspension from a stock sport one to a standard suspension.
Now I have a big dilemma choosing the right shock absorbers considering to key elements: Price & Comfort Quality
Everybody is saying to buy the Koni FSD's, but are a little bit pricey for my budget, almost at the same price as OEM Audi standard suspension.
I read good things about Bilstein (also pricey) and KYB.
My question is: Between those( Koni, OEM Standard Shock,Bilstein and KYB) which one offer the best balance between comfort and price?
The KYB are the cheapest, but I will be satisfied? I mean, it will be big differences from a new standard suspension?
Thank you,
Adrian
I finally bought some standard coil springs in order to change my sport suspension from a stock sport one to a standard suspension.
Now I have a big dilemma choosing the right shock absorbers considering to key elements: Price & Comfort Quality
Everybody is saying to buy the Koni FSD's, but are a little bit pricey for my budget, almost at the same price as OEM Audi standard suspension.
I read good things about Bilstein (also pricey) and KYB.
My question is: Between those( Koni, OEM Standard Shock,Bilstein and KYB) which one offer the best balance between comfort and price?
The KYB are the cheapest, but I will be satisfied? I mean, it will be big differences from a new standard suspension?
Thank you,
Adrian
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I've used all the types of shocks you've mentioned on a variety of older cars, VW Bugs, Porsche 356, Volvo 122,123GT,145,745T Koni was always my favorite. Of course this was years ago on "obsolete cars". My present fleet is a '95.5 S6 Avant w/Euro S6 Plus Springs & Sachs Advantage shock/struts and '06 A6 Avant w/stock suspension. I'm happy w/both. I'd love to see a picture of your 16 in wheels as I'm trying to find a set for the A6 for Winter use.
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We have RIAL 16" wheels for our winter setup. There's not much relief to be found when they are on the car vs. the OE 17" wheels. The Avant's suspension is stiff.