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Old 05-23-2007, 07:22 AM
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Default Got ripped, Bought h&r coils, turned out to have A4 1.8t springs, more inside.

Will i sit alot lower now with the a4 springs? I only want loose about .75 to 1in in the front. But with the 1.8t having softer spring rates, and the fact that h&r already sits low, im not sure what to do. Can anyone help me here?


I know stasis stays there are interchangeable with a4/s4, but wasnt sure about these.
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Also, can i run the stock springs with the h&r coils?,im worried about the height here.
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Default If they're off a 2.8, they will support the weight, but may not do anything for handling...

Check with H&R to be certain.
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it's not really 1.8 v 2.8 A4 v S4 springs. H/R kits are A4: 395/395, S4: 450/450 and Ultras: 600/625
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Default You sure you can't move the perches up to adjust the ride height?

IIRC, the front shocks have plenty of room to spin the perches up to compensate for the heavier nose on the S4.
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I'll be selling my H&R street coilovers soon.
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Yeah,these are the 395/395 for A4, I have an s4. Can i use my stock s4 springs with the hr struts???
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Stock springs have a pigtail and require a lower perch that accomodates them. H&R springs have a flat bottom that mates with the flat spring perch included with the kit.
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Default Will i be alright with the 395/395 springs? I need to be able to crank them up to close to stock??

Any help is really apreacatied.
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I just checked awe site, and the 1.8t and 2.8 pns are the same, so i may be alright..any thoughts?


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