how low to go?

[jack.s]

been told one of my rear springs is cracked so going to buy some lowering springs this week but how much to lower by, bearing in mind i have 18 by 8 wheels on there, i was thinking 40-45mm any opinions?

 

[voorhees]

watchout for your sump when lowering as they tend to get scuffed or cracked if too low,mine is 25mm lower and okay

 

[L0WRiDE]

mine is on 18's and lowered 40mm on springs, check my build thread for pics

 

[Olly P]

Mines lowered by 40mm, everythings fine. I think a 50mm drop would look the best though!

 

[S3quatt]

What ever you do, remember the rear tie bars need replacing for lowering, otherwise ur looking at scrubbed tyres...

 

[S3 HODGE]

I went for 40mm on my A3 and i found that the front was higher then the back? But yea if you go to low it can be a nightmare. Have you thought about paying the extra and getting some coilovers? Maybe well worth doing!

 

[DPM]

I'd say go around 40mm, the Weitec springs are a good choice...

https://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/we...-suspension-springs-a3-8l-18t-0896-p-782.html

Damian @ DPM

 

[jack.s]

thanks for the advice think i will go 40mm to avoid problems. really wanted to save for coilovers but as rear spring is cracked needs doing now.

 

[jack.s]

the springs on a 1.8T 2wd and a 1.8T quatrro are different is this true? and the s3 the same as 1.8T quatrro? anyone know?

 

[S3 HODGE]

From what ive seen i notied that the springs on the S3 are alot wider then the A3. I think the S3 and the 1.8T quatrro have differant springs also. Mainly because if i look for coilovers at an online store the quatrro and the S3 come up seperatly but i dont know.

 

[Broken Byzan]

A3 Quattro and S3 share the same springs, and Golf, 2wd tt and A3 2wd share the same sprnigs IIRC

 

[A3_Turbo]

This is the kit you want:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180354038665



Jason