[s-cars] Stereos and ride quality

[YaLuaka at aol.com]

I thought I sent this to the list but I realize I just sent it to Lee:

Thanks all for your insights. (Lee answered the following - My s4 has 17 inch 
wheels, and Lee writes that his wife is using 16" s4 wheels. Lee are you 
mistaken here, or was this for an earlier year?) Also how about the Pirelli all 
seasons that have come out P-Neros(?) I think. I have heard they wear quickly 
but aren't they the original tire? Are they comfortable?

People suggested Toyos but please remember I do need to do some snow driving. 
Lee also suggested privately going to a 16" wheel. I like the way the RS4 
wheels look, does anyone know if they come in 16"? I also like the new 5 spoke 
option wheels which I also wonder if they come in 16".

As to the stereo, anyone know exactly where the amp is in the back area, I 
would assume there is an access panel. Also how big is it? And the sub is in the 
same place?

I used to have a Mercedes diesel wagon, which I loved, but in comparison I 
have no qualms about this cars handling. Also my other car is a 1964 Ferrari 
which again, slides all over the place on Michelin XWX's and I have gotten to 
like having the car slide a bit. These Dunlaps on the car now don't slide, one 
car I tested had some Kumho all seasons that did and it was a familiar 
sensation.

Also the Mercedes wagon I had had an Xtant amp, with a three speaker position 
OZ speaker set up, 10" sub in the custom cabinet with the amp and the mid and 
highs in the air vents (tweeter) and regular speaker location. It really 
sounded great very clean.  I don't think there is room for this sort of amp and 
sub in this car. Has anyone experience with just changing the Bose speakers and 
using less of them?

Thanks again all.

Best,

Yale


In a message dated 6/22/04 11:46:03 AM, lee at wheelman.com writes:



> Taka writes:
> 
> > Have you considered that there may be suspension
> > improvements/fixes that need to be done?
> >
> > Are the shocks worn out? If they are, the ride quality will suffer.
> > Also, going to a lighter wheel than the OEM Avus will improve ride
> > quality by reducing unsprung weight. Finally, the tires will
> > make a big difference- Dunlop SP9000 or 8000 are pretty stiff
> > sidewalled tires- you'll have to go to an all-season to go
> > softer, though. Try BFG G-Force KDWS, Kumho ASX, Toyo Proxes4, etc.
> 
> I can vouch for the Toyos. Put a set of 16" Toyo Proxes 4 on my wife's A6,
> in a 225/50 16" size (on S4 wheels). Liked them so much I put a set on my A6
> in a 235/45 17" size (on OZ SL 17x8 wheels).
> 
> Great tires, lots of stick, very comfortable.
> 
> My experience with older Kumhos (712), is that they are heavy and stiff.
> Don't know anything about the new ones.
> 
> Lee
> '02 A6 quattro avant
> '96 A6 quattro avant
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