[V8] V8 springs

[Carter Johnson]

Scott,
   
  If you're looking for the ultimate handling, why not go for some coilovers?  Adjustable height and spring rates mean a lot of the issues you're concerned about would be negated.  Don't like the spring rates?  Jack up the car, pop the shock out, slide on a new spring.  I run 400/300lb spring in my GT, and the ride is punishing, but it's also got a 2400lb curb weight, so that might explain it :-)
   
  As for the S6/V8 cross reference - check your numbers.  The S4/S6 weigh in around 50 lbs less than a V8 - not very much difference, really (at least, according to Audiworld historical).  Anything that works well on the S4/S6 should work the same on a V8.  
   
  That said, my cousin put H&R and Koni setup in his 94 S4.  He used the V8/S4/S6 springs (29921?).  The ride is stiff, but very acceptable.  The largest problem, I would say, is that with 144,000 miles on the car, the spring/shock setup has begun to work little bits loose in his dashboard, which now squeeks.  Something to take into consideration, I guess!
   
  Seriously, though, if money isn't much of an object, the coilover route is the way to go.  Huge gains for the added money up front.
   
  Carter


W. Carter Johnson
SileStone/Counterfitt of NE
401-573-2399
 
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