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Old 06-04-2011, 07:53 PM
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Hi Everyone,

After a couple of years of lurking on AW, I finally became an Audi owner a few weeks ago. I purchased a 2008 A6 3.2 Quattro, quartz gray over amaretto and I have been loving every minute I'm behind the wheel. I've done a couple of mods so far (tint, license plate led, and push start upgrade). This past weekend I installed a set of H&R sport springs. I am pleased with the overall look, but it is clearly noticeable that the rear is lower than the front. I know I need time for the springs to settle, but right now, there is about a half finger gap in the rear where the front has about a 2.5 finger gap. It is ridiculous how much gap there is on these cars in stock form. Does the A6 normally sit higher in the front? Anyway, I'm glad to finally be part of the Audi family!
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did you not already have push start in an '08 A6?

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did you not already have push start in an '08 A6?

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I did. I upgraded to the 09+ push start button. Looks a lot more up to date than the original black one.
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How did you do the button upgrade?
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part #4F1-905-217-E-VUV got mine for $65 from the dealer

and there is a thread with pics a few below this one
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Originally Posted by daygo718
Hi Everyone,

After a couple of years of lurking on AW, I finally became an Audi owner a few weeks ago. I purchased a 2008 A6 3.2 Quattro, quartz gray over amaretto and I have been loving every minute I'm behind the wheel. I've done a couple of mods so far (tint, license plate led, and push start upgrade). This past weekend I installed a set of H&R sport springs. I am pleased with the overall look, but it is clearly noticeable that the rear is lower than the front. I know I need time for the springs to settle, but right now, there is about a half finger gap in the rear where the front has about a 2.5 finger gap. It is ridiculous how much gap there is on these cars in stock form. Does the A6 normally sit higher in the front? Anyway, I'm glad to finally be part of the Audi family!
I do not think it is normal. the geometry of rear suspension is out of wack. And it will get even worst when you put dead body into the trunk. It can be result of installer putting the rear shock plates upside down. I installed Bilstein/H&R combo on my old car and though that I made big mistake. I had to fix the rear heigh with these:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-C4_S6-...pacers/ES1587/
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