[BiturboS4] S4 Frustrations - Suspension

[Kjos']

Scott,

In a 8" wheel you can't get much closer to the inside suspension parts than
with a 35mm offset. You might be able to go to 40mm, but you're getting real
close on the inside. The 35mm offset definitely looks great as the outer rim
is even with the wheel well lip so that's a factor too. I agree with you
that a 7.5" wheel is the perfect size for our cars. I wonder why Audi
designed a 7.5" stock wheel.

My understanding is that Fisk uses wheel spacers to get to the correct
offset...not for me.

How is the NeuSpeed/Bilstein combo working out for you? My car is going in
tomorrow for the swap back to stock springs and NeuSpeed/Bilstein shocks.

John

----- Original Message -----
From: "S Stiles" <stiles_s at hotmail.com>
To: <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>; <tgs210 at mindspring.com>;
<biturbos4 at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] S4 Frustrations - Suspension


> I think the appropriate title of this is "frustrations -- wheel offset".
> It's clearly the offset that's giving you guys grief. The OZ SLs are even
> worse in 18", due to their (IIRC) 32mm offset.
>
> I really wish someone would make a stock-offest rim in 18 that was nice &
> light. Unfortunately the closest I could find, w/a bunch of searching, was
> Fikse, but I didn't want to pay $1k/rim.
>
> So, I ended up w/some ABT Z4s in 17x7.5et43. They weigh just over
20lbs/ea,
> for a nice ~7-lb savings at each corner over stock. Great looking (IMO)
too.
>
> Scott.
>
> >From: "Kjos'" <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>
> >Reply-To: "Kjos'" <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>
> >To: "Troy Smith" <tgs210 at mindspring.com>, <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> >Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] S4 Frustrations - Suspension
> >Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 17:17:43 -0700
> >
> >Troy & Group,
> >
> >I just installed some 225x40x18 S03s on 8x18 Oettinger wheels with a 35mm
> >offset and am experiencing the same exact problem. I'm going to take off
my
> >H&R springs (1.4" drop but ride height adjusted to about 1" drop by using
> >height adjustable NeuSpeed/Bilstein shocks) and reinstall the factory
> >springs at the lowest height setting on the shocks. This will lower the
car
> >about .5"-.7" from the original factory setting. It should solve the
> >problem.
> >
> >BTW, I just took off my Pirelli P7000s (same size). I was not having any
> >rubbing problems with them. Even though the S03s are the same 225x40x18
> >size, the tread width and tire width are both wider than the P7000s. Your
> >problems would be worse with the wider tires.
> >
> >John Kjos
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Troy Smith" <tgs210 at mindspring.com>
> >To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> >Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 10:54 AM
> >Subject: [BiturboS4] S4 Frustrations - Suspension
> >
> >
> > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > > --
> > > Hello.  Please help if you can...
> > >
> > > I recently made the following modifications to my 2001 S4 Suspension
> >with
> >a
> > > slightly frustrating result.
> > >
> > > * Changed wheels to OZ Racing Superleggera 8X18 w/ Pirelli P7000 225,
> > > 40, 18 tires.
> > > * Installed MTM springs.
> > > * Installed MTM 3 degree negative camber kit on the front of the
> > > vehicle.
> > > * Installed rear 19 MM swaybar.
> > >
> > > The result:
> > >
> > > * Handles like it should.
> > > * Looks great.
> > > * Upper shoulder of front tire rubs the very inside edge of the lip on
> > > the fender and the wheel well liner during turns while driving style
is
> > > aggressive and when a 'bump' is encountered while driving straight at
> >speeds
> > > in excess of 40 MPH.  The 'rub' is only for a brief second but audibly
> > > noticeable in the cabin of the vehicle and certainly not good for the
> >tires.
> > > At this point tire damage is minimal but frustrating.
> > >
> > > After much research, debate, and everyone involved assuring me all
parts
> > > should go together very well - 'this rim is made for the S4', 'MTM
works
> > > directly with Audi engineers and all parts are made to Audi spec' -
> >needless
> > > to say I am at wits end!  I recently used the local Audi dealers shop
to
> > > 'roll back' the inside of the front fenders (some progress but still
> >rubbing
> > > a little).
> > >
> > > Here is my question:
> > >
> > > Do I a) go a  very stiff shock (ie - Billstien) and basically lock in
> >the
> > > suspension or b) is there an aftermarket flair for the wheel well I
can
> >have
> > > put on (I am referring to the RS4 fender which appears wider).  Keep
in
> >mind
> > > I live in Colorado and the roads while not terrible are certainly not
> >the
> > > best in the country.
> > >
> > > Any experience in this matter or advice would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Troy G. Smith
> > > Denver, CO
> > >
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