Coilovers/lowering shocks/springs??

[benh999]

folks I want to sort the stance out on my s3. Currently stock, however I'd like it to sit 40mm ish lower.

On my previous s4 B5 avant I had AP coilovers and the ride was low and comfortable and I was very impressed with them.

Now on my S3 I'm tempted to buy them However just wondered how they compared to the bilstein PSS coilovers, longevity etc ? I don't want to shell out £500 on poor suspension if the Bilstein is light years better.

Also Is there a spring/shock combo to use (bilstein etc) that gives a great ride if I don't want coilovers. Again on my RS4 I had Bilstein/eibach combo but have never played with the suspension on the S3.

Ben

 

[tcg]

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-suspension-and-set-up-guide.56875/

 

[s3 Hoggy]

A lot of guys on here run Bilstein B8's and a decent quality spring (usually H&R or Eibach) I run Koni FSD shocks and H&R springs. The ride quality is very good, Firm but not crash.
Not sure how much 'stance' your looking for but this is how my car sits

 

[benh999]

I'm thinking Bilstein B8's with Eibach sports line extra low springs (front 45/50mm rear 35/40mm..

Thoughts?

 

[<tuffty/>]

B8's and 25mm H&R's

I used to have 30mm Apex springs but was crashy up front... not sure the B8's like to drop much below 25mm...

The 30mm were ok when new but plausible a little sag over the years tipped them over the edge...

Your proposed drop will be crashy as hell on B8's... I would look at KW v1's if you want to go that low

<tuffty/>

 

[IPG]

Bilstein B14 without helpers and all the way down.

 

[Sandra]

folks I want to sort the stance out on my s3. Currently stock, however I'd like it to sit 40mm ish lower.

On my previous s4 B5 avant I had AP coilovers and the ride was low and comfortable and I was very impressed with them.

Now on my S3 I'm tempted to buy them However just wondered how they compared to the bilstein PSS coilovers, longevity etc ? I don't want to shell out £500 on poor suspension if the Bilstein is light years better.

Also Is there a spring/shock combo to use (bilstein etc) that gives a great ride if I don't want coilovers. Again on my RS4 I had Bilstein/eibach combo but have never played with the suspension on the S3.

Ben

You could also contact our site sponsor @DPM and Damian will advise you.

 

[benh999]

Bilstein B14 without helpers and all the way down.
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How does it feel on a daily basis that low? The blisters kit is quality so I'm hoping you say it's comfy?

 

[IPG]

Well if you like it firm. It's great. Handles amazing.

As a daily I really have to be careful of sudden changes in the road. Really angled driveways, high speed humps, pot holes, shopping centres.

But the ride quality far outweighs that for sure!!!

 

[benh999]

Has anyone got some pics of an s3 on Bilstein B8's and 40/50mm springs?

 

[<tuffty/>]

KW v1 are better than billy pss... As i said before... I had 30mm drop on B8s and the ride was crashy.. 40/50mm drop would be unusable on uk roads imo

I have a pic of mine on 30mm drop somewhere

<tuffty/>

 

[superkarl]

AP coilovers:

 

[<tuffty/>]

B8's and -30mm Apex springs

<tuffty/>

 

[DPM]

For the S3 8L chassis the Bilstein B8 and Eibach Pro springs or Bilstein B8 and H&R springs has always been one of the more popular choices.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[GRELA]

AP coilovers:

That looks good man, i thought that AP was good until i fitted a set to my 6N2 GTI and done less than 1000 miles and three out of four started leaking, best part of all is that the supplier i got them from is trying to tell me it's normal LOL

 

[benh999]

B8's and -30mm Apex springs

<tuffty/>

For a 30mm drop that is lovely...