[s-cars] Which Eibach Springs for Avants

[Igor Kessel]

Robert Welch wrote:
> 
> I've got a stock 95.5 S6 Avant, and another S6 Avant owner has offered me an
> Eibach spring set as well as Bilstein sport shocks.  
> 
> Specifically: Eibach Pro springs (1529.140 Kit (original): p/n 1529.001 F,
> 1529.002 R)
> 
>>From Charlie Smith's posting  http://www.elektro.com/~audi/eibach/
> Its very clear that there are at least 3 different Eibach kits with the same
> 1529.140 part number.  I'm confused if these will really be appropriate for
> my application. I'm hoping some of you have BTDT.  Here are my questions:
> 
> 1) Since I believe the Avants carry more weight over the rear axle, I'm
> guessing the spring sets between the Avants and sedans wouldn't be
> interchangeable.  Do you think this set would be appropriate for my Avant?
> 
> 2) My goals are pretty modest....I just want to improve overall handling and
> feel.  The wagon has more body lean (especially in the rear) than the stock
> sedans.  I'm not looking to take this to the track, and I don't want to give
> up too much ground clearance.  This will be a daily driver, and my wife uses
> it a lot, so I don't want to go down this path if it creates a rough riding
> car.  Do you think this set up would achieve my goals?
> 
> 3) Finally, if you think the spring set would work for our Avant, do you
> think a camber plate would be a good idea?  If so, can you suggest any
> sources?
> 
> Thanks very much for your help,
> 
> Robert Welch
> 93 S4 stock
> 95.5 S6 Avant (recently acquired to replace the Avant we wrecked last month)
> Golden, CO
> 
> 
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Another suggestion.

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case it got threaded onto the thread about the Nokian Tyres Group Buy.

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Igor Kessel
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