[s-cars] Eibach spring question for 1529.140E kit

[Dave Ellis]

Hi S-heads,

I'm about to embark upon a comprehensive replacement of most of the 
suspension bushings and worn components on my '93 S4, so I figured now 
would be a good time to install a sport suspension also.

I've had sitting in my basement for a couple of years now the "2nd 
generation" Eibach 1529.140 sport springs, the so called "E" 
designation:  p/n 1527.001 Front, 1517.002 Rear.

The 1517.002 rear springs are longer than the later 1529.002 rear 
springs (which leave the car sitting 1cm too low), and longer than the 
even later 1516.002 rear springs (which also may leave the rear 1cm too 
low also from what I understand).

I've read from various sources that the 1517.002 rear springs were 
either originally intended for the Avant or were a mix up of European 
model line numbers.  I'm not sure which is correct, or if they both 
are.

In any case, in my research I've read that these rear springs leave the 
rear of a sedan S-car sitting anywhere from 1cm to 5cm too high, 
depending upon source.

Has anyone installed these springs, and if so what was your ride hight 
like?  

Are there any problems or things to look out for when installing them on 
the sedan aside from ride hight?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Also, if anyone has a spare set of Bilstien Sport dampers or 2Bennett 
camber plates they'd like to get rid of, or knows a good source for the 
dampers in Canada, I'd like to hear about it.

Thanks!

Dave Ellis
'93 S4
'99.5 A4 1.8t