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#2
Houston, we have a problem ...
Until recently, everyone's been pleased with H&R's on their A8's. Then for some unknown reason, H&R decided to use a much much stiffer front spring in their A8/S8 kit. The last three who tried H&R's were all so unhappy with the results that they either went back to the stock suspension or ordered the S8 suspension.
Here's three recent threads; be sure to read all the replies to the original posts. IMHO, H&R has screwed up big time. Those with the old kits report near balanced handling (which I have witnessed on track), but stiffening only the front spring will increase understeer :-(
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/85622.phtml">H&R One</a>
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/85758.phtml">H&R Two</a>
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/86594.phtml">H&R Three</a>
Old H&R Front
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/hr_front_installed.jpg">
New H&R Front
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/42591/img_0725.jpg">
Here's three recent threads; be sure to read all the replies to the original posts. IMHO, H&R has screwed up big time. Those with the old kits report near balanced handling (which I have witnessed on track), but stiffening only the front spring will increase understeer :-(
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/85622.phtml">H&R One</a>
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/85758.phtml">H&R Two</a>
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/86594.phtml">H&R Three</a>
Old H&R Front
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24433/hr_front_installed.jpg">
New H&R Front
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/42591/img_0725.jpg">
#3
Of the recent H&R converts, I believe that obhw has found that....
after a break in period the H&Rs on his A8 became much more civilized and balanced. I would ask him for his current opinion of the "new" H&Rs.
#6
Re: Houston, we have a problem ...
I purchased one of the last two or three sets that the tirerack had about 4 months ago I think.. So far I like them very much, but it sounds like they were of the older variety.
#7
Re: Houston, we have a problem ...
What about Spring/Shock combos? I am looking to lowever the front a tad bit more than the rear as it appears that the gap up front is about a half inch greater than in back.
Also, I found a 2002 A8L with 24k going for 35k. Decent deal?
Also, I found a 2002 A8L with 24k going for 35k. Decent deal?
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