Want to lower my A8
10-15-2004, 06:34 AM
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Want to lower my A8
I wanted the lower the ride height on my 1999 A8. I am having a hard time finding springs for our cars. Can I just change the springs or do I need to replace the shocks also.
10-15-2004, 07:28 AM
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If you change the springs, you need to replace the dampers as well....
if you want to maintain a balanced suspension. The options that current forum members use are the H&R coil-over system (myself included), and a combination of Billstien shocks with lowering springs. If you just replace the springs, then you will lose some of the suspension's capabilities and performance.
10-15-2004, 09:56 AM
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Hardware wise, about $700 for Bilsteins shocks with Eibach springs, $1400 for H&Rs
plus somewhere around 4-5 hrs labor. Like Skiracer said you do really need to change out both or you'll lose a lot of ride quality.
The improvement in handling and ride makes it well worthwhile though.
The improvement in handling and ride makes it well worthwhile though.
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