A3s with 18" & 19" OE wheels

[K-Dash]

Want to upgrade to 18"s

Could owners with VAG wheels on their A3s post a pic of their car to give me an idea of what looks good.

Thanks for replies.

 

[edowen]

18" S-Line 14 Spokes (BBS I think), which arent available any more..

 

[K-Dash]

Thanks,

so I take it very limited numbers were made and getting a set would be difficult?

 

[Spin140]

TAKE A LOOK HERE...

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=44225

 

[Sussex A3 3.2 Quattro]

 

[MarcQuinlivan]

Factory-fit 7-Twin spoke 18"

 

[N8]

u lowering it?

 

[K-Dash]

I'm lowering mine yes.

That'll be the first thing I do.

Need to source springs and shocks first though. NO idea what to get in this german car community. lol used to french cars

 

[N8]

Eibach/H&R are good springs. Not fancying coilovers?

 

[K-Dash]

Well its the sport 2.0 Tdi which I've been told has the sport suspension? which is lower than the SE etc.?

But i feel it needs another 30mm odd shaved from its height.

I want a proper reliable setup....but will the standard shocks be sufficient for a 30mm drop.

Can't afford a great deal so coilovers aren't an option.

Can anyone recommend a VAG fitter/suplier and fitter in the essex area.

Many Thanks.

 

[N8]

Fair enough.

 

[Sussex A3 3.2 Quattro]

Well its the sport 2.0 Tdi which I've been told has the sport suspension? which is lower than the SE etc.?

But i feel it needs another 30mm odd shaved from its height.



I want a proper reliable setup....but will the standard shocks be sufficient for a 30mm drop.

Can't afford a great deal so coilovers aren't an option.

Can anyone recommend a VAG fitter/suplier and fitter in the essex area.

Many Thanks.

Elite in Rainham should be able to sort you out with lowering. Maybe some Eibachs is they are made for an A3?

 

[K-Dash]

cool, thanks mate.

So is it wise to drop 30/35mm on standard shocks?

 

[Sussex A3 3.2 Quattro]

cool, thanks mate.

So is it wise to drop 30/35mm on standard shocks?

Sorry can't answer that, i'm still on my standard (s-line) setup and TBH looks and rides fine IMO. I think it will all depend on the size wheel/tyre you go for, 19's may rub if dropped severly and you use the car 4-up? Maybe sourcing a 2nd s-line setup could be an option?