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

[Mark Strangways]

I have the front / rear  eiback springs in my 9 s4, from a "Pro Kit".
Still have original box, and I think there is a number on it.
Would this be of any use to you ?

regards,
Mark S
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Rossato" <bob.rossato at att.net>
To: <Airbil at aol.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 8:49 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Re: Eibach Springs for S4/6


> > 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
>
>
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