[s-cars] Re: Eibach Springs for S4/6

[Bob Rossato]

> There is a REAL confusion factor here with just using the above "
> kit" part
> number because that same number was also used for the sedan here
> and also for
> something else in europe.  So, I surely would not go by that or
> even mention
> it, less to add to the confusion.
> Long story short, as this may help eibach get you what you need.  Here are
> the part numbers off my springs...
>                                      front -EW 1527001VA
>                                      rear  -EW 1517002HA
> My mechanic installed the suspension and did NOT use spacers in
> the rear; a
> subject of conflicting stories here but I did not need them.
> So, it will be interesting to see what numbers you hear back from
> eibach, if
> any.  IIRC, they well succeeded in confusing themselves too.
> HTH  The combo does work great IMHO, though it should also be noted that
> Eibach never actually made a specific set of springs for S cars I believe.
> Cheers'
> Bill M
> 95 1/2 Avant
> 75 Carrera

There was a lot of confusion flying around when the last group purchase of
the Eibach USA 1529.140 springs was done in summer of '00.  At the time the
springs were discontinued and we were able to have Eibach make one last
batch.  What we initially received were the 1527.001 fronts and 1517.002
rears.  It turned out these were the wrong springs and they were designed
for Euro market 100/A6 Avant, non-quattro, w/AC and automatic transmission.
In the end Eibach remanufactured the springs to the proper US part numbers
which were 1529.001 front and 1529.002 rear.  So, it would appear that what
you ended up getting was the sets that we sent back.

Bob