[BiturboS4] suspension upgrade

[Kjos']

Scott,

Did you use the lowest shock setting? Did you mean 26.25"? That puts you an
inch higher than me with H&R shocks and the same springs. You are using
stock springs, right?

John Kjos

----- Original Message -----
From: "S Stiles" <stiles_s at hotmail.com>
To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 11:40 PM
Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] suspension upgrade


> IMO, with the stock suspension, the damping is a bigger problem than the
> spring rate. In other words, it needs good dampers more than it needs
> stiffer springs.
>
> What I'm 1/2 way through installation on is a set of Neuspeed Bilsteins
> (that have f&r slotting, so you can lower it a bit). I installed the
fronts
> last weekend, and it dropped me about 5/8 of an inch & tightened up the
> front suspension significantly. The rear shocks won't let me lower quite
as
> much (~1/2"), but should compliment the fronts nicely. FWIW, right now the
> front & rear wheel wells are at exactly the same height (~16.25").
>
> Just based on the performance of the front setup, I recommend this
solution
> for somone who isn't interested in drastic lowering, or in a punishing
ride,
> but wants to make a significant step-up in suspension control/performance.
> (oh, it's a relatively cheap solution to boot).
>
> Scott
> '02S4Avant (the bilstein project)
> '00S4 (stock)
>
>
> >From: "Kjos'" <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>
> >Reply-To: "Kjos'" <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>
> >To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> >Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] suspension upgrade
> >Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 21:24:18 -0700
> >
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> >Yes new shocks are a must. I know, I tried them w/ stock shocks and the
car
> >did not seem correct. It was bouncy and the steering even felt heavier. I
> >do not think I'd buy H&R springs again as they are too low for me (1.3"
> >drop in front). I raised the front of the car about .5" when I mounted
the
> >NeuSpeed/Bilsteins (only Bilsteins w/ height adjustability in front). It
is
> >still a little too low for me. I'd get springs that only lower the car by
> >.8". There are several brands including stock European Audi springs that
> >will fill the bill here. Of course, if you're not using the car for
street
> >driving, that's another story. I have no track experience so these
comments
> >relate to street use only set ups.
> >
> >BTW, shocks cost about $500/set plus $239 (you say) for the springs.
Labor
> >is something like $500 (here at least) so you're not saving a lot
compared
> >to coilovers. That way you can dial in your preferences and you won't be
> >stuck w/ a solution that isn't exactly right like I am for now.
> >
> >I'll sell you my H&Rs for $150. Want em?
> >
> >John Kjos
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: California Fields
> >To: biturbos4 at audifans.com
> >Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 12:44 PM
> >Subject: [BiturboS4] suspension upgrade
> >
> >
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> >I was looking at suspension upgrades for the S4 and, basically, don't
want
> >to
> >spend $1,300 on a coilover kit.  Does anyone have any experience with the
> >H&R
> >sport springs on the S4 (they're only $239)?  Is a shock upgrade
necessary
> >when going this route?
> >
> >I had H&R sports and Bilstein shock upgrades on my VW GTI and, although
the
> >handling was great, it was a bit harsh of a ride.  I'm trying to get
> >something
> >a little less harsh for the S4...but something that will reduce the sag
and
> >roll upon acceleration.
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> >Carter Fields - San Francisco
> >'01 santorin blue
> >stock (not for long!)
> >
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