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Old 04-23-2008, 11:19 PM
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Havent heard much about Nuespeed though.
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 11:23 PM
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they're a good company, a few guys on here swear by them, and I looked into them but decided if I'm gonna do suspension, I'm gonna get Coils
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 11:25 PM
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Ok, well thank you for all your help.
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 11:29 PM
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WHAT IS THAT AVANT RUNNING TELL ME NOW I WANT!
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 11:45 PM
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WHAT IS THAT AVANT RUNNING TELL ME NOW I WANT!
FK's baby, and thats why I changed my mind. I'm pretty sure he's running Konigsports which are a little pricey for me right now, but I'll probably get the regular ones in stainless and be happy as a can be, after I roll my fenders
 
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Old 04-24-2008, 12:07 AM
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Quick question...

Why are coilovers different for quatto, and FWD... I know the answer is probably obvious, but I can't see it...
 
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Quick question...

Why are coilovers different for quatto, and FWD... I know the answer is probably obvious, but I can't see it...

it has to do with the design in the back, with quattro they have two more axles to go around then on a FWD car, so they attach in different locations
 
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Old 04-24-2008, 09:31 PM
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Maybe then you might be interested in some either H&R or Neusped Sport springs, they will drop you like 1.5in, and tighten the car up a decent amount but still give you the ability to get over speed bumps and thrugh high snowbanks from all that lake effect. Also then the Eibach it might do it for you too, but Eibach is supposed to be softer than H&R and Neuspeed. From what I've heard it goes (stiffest-softest) H&R>NeuSpeed>eibach.


Also there is Vogtland and tien which probably make springs that would suit you.


After that I'd say you might want springs over C/O if you are just looking for a little tighter, but still retaining a good amount of comfort and ride height.
I've been reading this post b/c I'm pretty much in the same spot as a4b5guy having to replace my suspension (seems like just front though), but I have similar preferences and don't really want to lose any significant level of comfort from what I already have. I am in love with my current suspension (stock sport suspension on a 30v Quattro) and don't find that it ever 'bottoms out', however I do not think I can appreciate much less ride comfort than this...I already wich it was a bit smoother.
Am I correct in interpreting that springs will typically provide better comfort than C/Os and still provide a noticeable drop that won't make the car look ridiculous with 17-18 in rims on? I too do not want anything too low, for the same reasons stated above but I don't want the wheel well looking akward with a larger rim set.
Will the springs be any different than the stick sport set up?
My current understanding is that stiffer=better performance;softer-better comfort...I am content with the stock sport set up but just want the car to sit a little lower....what are my best options??
Anyone else with these springs and/or c/os care to weigh in on recommendations or reviews and comparisons...
 
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Old 04-24-2008, 11:39 PM
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is the stock sport suspension any lower to the ground than the non-sport one?
 
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Old 04-25-2008, 09:38 AM
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yes, the stock sport suspension is lower to the ground than the non-sport suspension


http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...wering+springs
that has how much your car will be dropped approx. from sport suspension height.


and yes you are correct, stiffer springs = less body roll= les spring travel=harsher ride. Softer springs= more body roll = more travel = smoother ride.


I'd also recommend a set of sport springs for you if you want a little drop, or just replace the stock sport-suspension.
 


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