[s-cars] Lowering spring options on 94??

[Tony]

What is teh number of these Eibach springs. Is it the 1529-140 that were
discontinued?

Tony
96 S6

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From: <Djdawson2 at aol.com>
To: <rokas at umd.edu>; <clancybill at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Lowering spring options on 94??


> In a message dated 5/5/04 7:29:04 PM Mountain Daylight Time, rokas at umd.edu
> writes:
> Tire Rack offers Eibach springs for a 1994 S4, which I assume would fit
all
> C4 S cars. Are these springs less than optimal for these cars and are they
> different than what used to be available from Eibach? Anybody know?
>
>
> You're opening a major can of worms WRT what Eibach currently offers for
the
> S4.  I will tell you this:  I've bought 2 sets in the last year.  You will
> hear lots of stories about how they are different than the original set...
> stories of spacers for the rear... and lots more details to boot.
>
> However, I called Eibach directly, and spoke with a tech.  I won't get
into a
> debate as to if he was full of "it" or not, but he claims that it is the
same
> spec as the original, but manufactured here as opposed to Germany.  They
may
> look physically different, but the rates are the same.
>
> Bottom line, what I got off the shelf from shox.com is, IMHO, a wonderful
set
> of springs.  Not too low, and an excellent compromise of ride vs.
handling.
> No spacers, no funny stuff, just a straightforward install.
> Good luck, and enjoy the onslaught of confusing/controversial comments
that
> will be coming your way WRT Eibach springs!    :)
> Dave in CO
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