18in wheels on standard suspension

[adamgroves]

I'm wanting to change the wheels on my 2001 1.8 TQ. I was just going to go for 17in wheels so it didnt sit to high and so the ride wasnt as harsh but been looking at 18in RS4 or RS6 wheels recently. Has anybody got some pics of their 1.8 TQ on 18's with the standard suspension?

 

[k17rpo]

I had the same dilemma with always just thinking of going for 17's but after reading up many ppl said that 18's were best suited and would regret not getting them. Anyways heres 2 rushed pics of mine on 18's with standard suspension but i think the quattro's are 25mm lower from factory?

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[fingermouse]

OMG is that a rocket launcher at the rear or a rain collector ????

 

[A3_Turbo]

Jesus! That is huge that puts corsa owners to shame!

Each to their own i spose.....


J

 

[adamgroves]

thanks for the reply k17rpro, is yours a quattro?

 

[S3Andy]

Here is mine

 

[adamgroves]

S3Andy is the S3 lower than the A3 quattro as standard?

 

[S3Andy]

Sorry pal I only picked mine up last week.
Don't know the answer to your question(should have seen it was for A3)

 

[ak_quattro454]

heres my quattro on 18's

 

[rodenal]

I think the quattros are lowered to the same level as the standard 'sports' suspension (25mm)

ak_quattro i like your sideskirts what are they? any more pics of your car looks like theres a different lower front section as well?

 

[k17rpo]

Haha u can all shut up, that pipe was put on by last owner and when i get enough cash it shall be gone.
yes mate mine is a quattro, hope it helps.

 

[buckas]

I had the same dilemma with always just thinking of going for 17's but after reading up many ppl said that 18's were best suited and would regret not getting them. Anyways heres 2 rushed pics of mine on 18's with standard suspension but i think the quattro's are 25mm lower from factory?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/karpo_16v/a3001.jpg

chavviest
a3
ever

 

[rodenal]

Dunno about that, have u seen this monstrocity..

 

[k17rpo]

chavviest
a3
ever

What makes it chavviest a3 ever?

 

[ChriS3]

chavviest
a3
ever

In fairness its truely not that bad, except for the exhaust......

Slightly smaller tailpipes might balance things out a little. The rest of the car looks good.















Right, now who stole that section of transcontinental gas pipeline?

 

[ak_quattro454]

ak_quattro i like your sideskirts what are they? any more pics of your car looks like theres a different lower front section as well?

Its a 'projektzkwo' kit as pointed out to me by 'pocket-rocket' on this website.

He said it was an optional extra to new a3 buyers and cost about £1500. Was already on the car when i brought it from private dealer and ive only had it for about 2 months so i dont know much else.

heres another pic from a different angle

havent got round to taking one from directly infront

 

[rodenal]

Whats it like at the rear, or does the car still have the standard rear bumper?

 

[ak_quattro454]

its also called the votex kit (if that rings a bell?)
i aint got any pictures of the rear, it looks standard nothin to flashy
I got this pic from a link sent to me by pocket rocket

mine is a standard quattro so it not got the two pipes sticking out (yet!!)

heres the link

http://www.projektzwo.de/artikel/fzg.php?marke=2&gruppe=ka

 

[turbodan]

My 1999 1.9 TDi

On standard suspension

18" RS4 + 18" RS6 Wheels
(click for larger image)

 

[adamgroves]

just put a set 0f 17in Audi star wheels on my A3, noticed that when i put them the inside of the tyre is very close to the strut. Has anybody else noticed this with their wheels??