B5 Quattro Suspension suggestions needed
#1
B5 Quattro Suspension suggestions needed
My 97 A4 1.8T Quattro with sport option is overly lowered and hits bottom all the time. I guess the last owner thought it was a good idea and while it does look nice it is impossible not to scrape something every single day.
Non adjustable bilstein shocks.
Looking for suggestions for an inexpensive method of raising the ride a bit.
I do not want to replace entire setup due to cost.
thanks and looking forward to some great suggestions
Non adjustable bilstein shocks.
Looking for suggestions for an inexpensive method of raising the ride a bit.
I do not want to replace entire setup due to cost.
thanks and looking forward to some great suggestions
#2
Turn your spring/strut setup into coilovers:
OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning
How low is your car? Most lowering springs for these cars don't go so low that you would necessarily be scraping everywhere. My thinking is either the roads you drive on are really crappy, or you should try slowing down more before going over bumps and things.
OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning
How low is your car? Most lowering springs for these cars don't go so low that you would necessarily be scraping everywhere. My thinking is either the roads you drive on are really crappy, or you should try slowing down more before going over bumps and things.
Last edited by MetalMan; 07-26-2011 at 07:41 PM.
#3
My 97 A4 1.8T Quattro with sport option is overly lowered and hits bottom all the time. I guess the last owner thought it was a good idea and while it does look nice it is impossible not to scrape something every single day.
Non adjustable bilstein shocks.
Looking for suggestions for an inexpensive method of raising the ride a bit.
I do not want to replace entire setup due to cost.
thanks and looking forward to some great suggestions
Non adjustable bilstein shocks.
Looking for suggestions for an inexpensive method of raising the ride a bit.
I do not want to replace entire setup due to cost.
thanks and looking forward to some great suggestions
I'm willing to bet the springs are probably race springs so swapping them out for a sport spring set-up would raise the ride height and won't break the bank.
#4
could be an option
Turn your spring/strut setup into coilovers:
OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning
How low is your car? Most lowering springs for these cars don't go so low that you would necessarily be scraping everywhere. My thinking is either the roads you drive on are really crappy, or you should try slowing down more before going over bumps and things.
OEM / Performance Parts for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche & Volkswagen - ECS Tuning
How low is your car? Most lowering springs for these cars don't go so low that you would necessarily be scraping everywhere. My thinking is either the roads you drive on are really crappy, or you should try slowing down more before going over bumps and things.
#7
will post picture this weekend
Silver, all stock.
#8
could be
Based on what you have mentioned, I am having a hard time understanding why you are scraping. Are the springs stock? You mention non-adjustable Bilstein shocks but that alone would not have you riding in the weeds.
I'm willing to bet the springs are probably race springs so swapping them out for a sport spring set-up would raise the ride height and won't break the bank.
I'm willing to bet the springs are probably race springs so swapping them out for a sport spring set-up would raise the ride height and won't break the bank.
#9
The only benefit I see with coilovers is the fact that you can adjust the height to exactly what you prefer. I would think there would be a sacrifice in ride quality, especially if one did not buy a quality coilovers kit, which can run into the thousands. I'm not saying that my advice is the way to go, but is is the cheapest and should give you the best result.