S6 Suspension

["Haley, Doug" <HaleyD@yankelovich.com>]

 "Robin Samms" <striker@accessone.com> wrote

>Any one out ther have any experience with spring/shock combinations for
>the S6. After 8k miles, I am definitely interested in a stiffer and lower
>setup for the Wagon.   Any comments on the relative difference between the
>available brands of Euro springs?   I am not looking for a track setup,
>but something closer to the Euro ride height and less roll.

>Thanks in advance

>Robin

Robin, I'm in the middle of researching this one myself.  So far I've ridden 
in a Joe Hoppen modified S4 which I found extremely harsh, but totally 
controlled.  I've also talked to Ned Ritchie who has a kit, and heard good 
things about Eric Fletcher's suspensions, but haven't experienced either. 
 Both Ned & Eric claim their suspensions retain compliance while improving 
control.  I'd suggest going to one or more Audi meets and trying to get 
ride/drives before making any decisions.  IMO it's really critical to match 
the springs and shock rates rather than cherry-pick parts from catalogs.

FYI, Joe Hoppen reached at Hoppen Motorsports in Florida, Tel(941) 924-6380 
and FAX (941) 924-6980, Ned Ritchie at Intended Acceleration Tel(360) 
754-1411 and FAX (360) 956-9540, Eric Fletcher at STEADIRIC@aol.com.

I'll be upgrading my suspension over the winter, will keep you posted.

HTH

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Doug Haley
"There is no fundamental difference between a sufficiently advanced 
technology and magic" (A.C.Clarke)
'92 S4 (mine)
'95 Saab Turbo Conv (hers)
'91 Sentra SE-R (theirs)
'61 Alfa Giulietta Spider Veloce (ours)
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