Lowering advice
#1
Lowering advice
hey all,
Relatively new to the forum, and Audi ownership.....I've had my 00 B5 S4 for a few months now, and I love that little thing! But I need some advice:
I want to give it a bit of a drop. Not too aggressive cause I'm driving this in the winter mainly, but I want it to sit nice. you know, a "clean, classy" drop.....what kind of suspension set up do you recommend? I have some kwv2s on my bmw 335i, and I LOVE them. I don't want too bumpy a ride, so comfort and look are both important to me. Do you guys recommend any particular spring/shock set up, or good coilovers?
I'm also looking into some rims/rubber for the summer....I want to go 19s and nothing less dammit.....so far, from lurking, I find that many go with either BBS wheels or the newerish RS4 reps.....I like the RS4 reps, and I actually really like the older b5 rs4 wheels.....
Any idea where I might find these at a decent price?
Also, someone I know has some iForged wheels for sale. Says he'll give'em to me for like $2500.....he bought em for like $4000 a couple years back. I saw some pics on his laptop, but w/o rubber/mounted....looked kinda 5-starish....need to see them in person......still seems kinda steep to me for 2.5k, w/o rubber.....
any thoughts?
Thanks guys for any input, I really appreciate it.....
Marty
Relatively new to the forum, and Audi ownership.....I've had my 00 B5 S4 for a few months now, and I love that little thing! But I need some advice:
I want to give it a bit of a drop. Not too aggressive cause I'm driving this in the winter mainly, but I want it to sit nice. you know, a "clean, classy" drop.....what kind of suspension set up do you recommend? I have some kwv2s on my bmw 335i, and I LOVE them. I don't want too bumpy a ride, so comfort and look are both important to me. Do you guys recommend any particular spring/shock set up, or good coilovers?
I'm also looking into some rims/rubber for the summer....I want to go 19s and nothing less dammit.....so far, from lurking, I find that many go with either BBS wheels or the newerish RS4 reps.....I like the RS4 reps, and I actually really like the older b5 rs4 wheels.....
Any idea where I might find these at a decent price?
Also, someone I know has some iForged wheels for sale. Says he'll give'em to me for like $2500.....he bought em for like $4000 a couple years back. I saw some pics on his laptop, but w/o rubber/mounted....looked kinda 5-starish....need to see them in person......still seems kinda steep to me for 2.5k, w/o rubber.....
any thoughts?
Thanks guys for any input, I really appreciate it.....
Marty
#2
Re: Lowering advice
Sorry but I am not familiar with the B5 S4 suspension setups. I was very happy with Startup Racing coilovers (Vogtland) on my B6 A4 and B7 S4 ...
With respect to wheels, definitely go with a lightweight wheel if budget allows. The ride, accelleration and handling improvement will be quite noticeable. On my B7, I saved almost 10 lbs per corner with my forged Volks and the difference was amazing ...
With respect to wheels, definitely go with a lightweight wheel if budget allows. The ride, accelleration and handling improvement will be quite noticeable. On my B7, I saved almost 10 lbs per corner with my forged Volks and the difference was amazing ...
#3
Re: Lowering advice
Suggest don't do just springs. Recommend Vogtlands or H&R's for good value adjustable coilover performance. If you want to spend a lot of money then go for the top shelf PSS9's.
#4
Re: Lowering advice
I have H&R coilovers and they are great. Tha compression damping is much stiffer than the OEM struts so dont run a super low profile tire. Im using a 35 series (too small for ruff roads/potholes) sidewall and the pavement edges and transitions are harsh as the suspension doesnt react fast enough. Sidwall absorbsion is all that will smooth sharp pumps. Last time I was in T. the roads were less than great.
Plus coilovers have the hight adj. ability.
Cam
Plus coilovers have the hight adj. ability.
Cam
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