RyanS3

<b>H&amp;R SUSPENSION MODS
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Part#31043T-2 TOURING CUP KIT
Arrived here in U.S. approx. 3/20/2006
Lowers the 2006 A3 approx 1.3" f+r

Manufacturer: H&amp;R Suspension (888)827.8881

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<b>Where can you purchase the kit?</b>
Dealer: AWE Tuning
Order Line: (888)565.2257
Tech Line: (215)658.1670
Email: sales@awe-tuning.com
Address: 2385-C Maryland Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090</B>

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Suggested Retail from H&amp;R $ 885.00
Labor at AWE $ 337.50 + tax.

I am also running the H&amp;R Rear Sway Bar
71258-22 $ 229.00 (suggested)

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This was a clean installation by AWE Tuning. As I pulled into the lot to pick up the car,
I was very happy with the drop. Although the rear is sitting a bit lower than I expected.

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What a difference. I have driven Sport A3s and own a Premium model. This kit has given me better handling than the Sport A3, by far.
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I love that the kit contains a specifically matched shock and spring set. It's designed to provide aggressive performance and sleek-styling in one, ready-to-go package.

The kit includes a specially developed progressive spring tuned explicitly for the A3 and then matched to custom valved performance sport shocks.

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There were a few things that needed to be accomplished with this mod. I needed a stiffer suspension setup, but didn't want to effect the comfort level incredibly. The wheel gap was screaming at me, so drop was an issue. And I wanted to reduce understeer. I can "comfortably" say that this touring cup kit met my expectations.

You're looking to eliminate wheel gap and improve handling, and yet have good comfort, look no further. H&amp;R Touring Cup Kit.

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Specs:

18x8" R38, et42 offset from RONAL USA
225/40/18 tires.

No rubbing in the front. I discovered minor rubbing in the rear. After removing a bolt (pic) in the outer layer of the interior wheel well, the issue has been drastically reduced. I believe an offset of 45+ (more common on this vehicle) would eliminate any issues.

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<b>BEFORE</b>
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<b>AFTER</b>
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<b>BEFORE
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AFTER
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More pics...

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<small>2006 A3 Touring cup kit. Audi A3 cup kit. Audi suspension.</small>

0cean

lOOKS GREAT!! I was wondering when you where going to lower.

821 dtw (Greg)

My wheel gap wasn't quite an issues... until I put my 18s on.

lee88

looks good and glad it met your handling goals, nice write-up w/ the pics

memphis10

Good job.

RyanS3

I let my gf drive the car last night on the way back from AWE. I did NOT tell her what was done. she thought I was asking for her input of the chipping and summer tires/wheels going back on.

First few minutes, honest to god. "Wow I love how your car turns, it's like a completely different car". Don't forget she drives her own premium A3, which is just like mine, well not JUST LIKE MINE She also liked the pick up. But the point is, she noticed the handling, and she wasn't uncomfortable. And that is a great selling point right there.

I think I'll give her a rear sway bar for her birthday

Guys, this kit is the touring cup kit, don't be shocked that the comfort is good. There are two cup kits from H&amp;R, regular and touring.

The sport A3 handles ok, and looks decent. The base/premium A3 handles like crap and looks terrible, but is waaay more comfortable than the sport.

After installing this kit, it handles better than sport. Comfort is in between sport and premium - way closer to premium though. And it doesn't make you sea sick anymore! No more boating!

tkken01

exhaust at some point in the near future. Any chance you could post some sound clips from the milltek? Can't seem to find any...

RyanS3

YGM!

RyanS3

more pics added to top post. I love this spring weather!

tkken01

Thanks!