Bilstein B8 Shocks

[AudiS3Q4tro]

Audi S3 2003

Hello everyone... general question going out about front shocks... has anyone had Bilstein B8 shocks, ive read that they are very harsh.
As there are lowered springs i would like a pair of shocks that arent too harsh...

Cheers

 

[c_w]

The B6/8 dampers should be a nice upgrade giving a firm but controlled ride without being harsh. They're really good on my BMW, they are not a race damper nor a cheap "uprated" one either.

 

[AudiS3Q4tro]

Yeah... well my main concern is that the original ride comfort will be tarnished by little pot holes and the car making a thudding noise! cheers for that though

 

[MartayMcFly]

2003 is an 8L, should be in the other section.

B8s and H&R springs was always the recommended combo when I had mine, them or Koni FSDs.