[BiturboS4] euro springs for S4's...

[Kjos']

Scott,

We MUST have different shocks. when I converted from stock shocks to
Neuspeed/Bilstein's I noticed far less dipping at stops and much better
damping in all conditions. At the same initial ride height they even stopped
my tire rubbing problem (until I bought S03s). The ride was a little harsher
I think but I was totally used to them in a week or so. I'm perfectly happy
with these shocks (set at the lowest possible ride height) and stock
springs. Ride height is 26" on all corners.

John Kjos

----- Original Message -----
From: "S Stiles" <stiles_s at hotmail.com>
To: <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>; <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] euro springs for S4's...


> FWIW, I think the valving on the Neuspeed-tuned Bilsteins is bizarre, and
> gives the car an unsettled feel on undulating roads. I spent some time in
my
> wife's "stock" S4 over the weekend, and it handles better than my car
w/the
> NeuBilsteins. It's much better damped under all road conditions.
>
> My uneducated guess is that they tried to valve them to "match" their
sport
> springs, and the resulting setup works poorly w/stock springs (I have no
> idea how it works w/stiffer springs).
>
> There's another Bilstein solution: ECS (www.ecstuning.com) tuning sells
> Bilstein Sports that are the correct part for the S4. In addition, they
will
> groove the shock body for you for a small fee to your specs. I have a set
on
> their way to me as I write this.
>
> Why didn't I just get the NeuBilsteins revalved? 1) I didn't want to deal
> w/my car up on bricks in the garage for a week, 2) Assuming I like the
> "stock" Bilstein Sport valving, I'm going to have Bilsteins revalve the
Neus
> & probably slap them on my wife's S4 (or just sell them).
>
> Scott.
>
> >From: "Kjos'" <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>
> >Reply-To: "Kjos'" <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>
> >To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> >Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] euro springs for S4's...
> >Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 19:06:47 -0700
> >
> >Why not just use stock springs and NeuSpeed/Bilstein shocks. You will
> >accomplish nearly the same ride height (.5" drop or a little more vs. .8"
> >reported drop w/ European factory springs) and get a better handling car
at
> >the same time.
> >
> >John Kjos
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Fabrice Vilder" <fvilder at sympatico.ca>
> >To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> >Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 7:58 PM
> >Subject: [BiturboS4] euro springs for S4's...
> >
> >
> > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > > --
> > > [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> > > hello, I did a search for Audi S4 euro springs and found your post...
> > > do you know anything about those mistery springs....where can I get
them
> >here in North America (Montreal)
> > > I have a 2000 S4 and want a MINIMAL DROP and a slightly stiffer
ride...I
> >hear euros are the way to go....
> > > what r the spcs of these springs?
> > > what do you know about them...
> > > can I use them with my stock shocks....(that 's the idea...)
> > > thanks for your help,
> > > Fabrice Vilder
> > > 2000 S4
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