S3 lowering - adjustable rear arms?

[visionthing]

I emailed a tuners local to me the following >

I have an Audi S3 8v sportback and have some H&R lowering springs (20mm) that I would like to fit.
What would the cost be for fitment? Are you able to do geometry or be able to recommend somewhere ?

I got this as a reply >

Have you fitted adjustable rear arms?
Has the car had alignment done to date ? If so when was it last done?
Does rear negative camber and thee wear bother you?
Spring install 200.
Front toe 25
4 wheel alignment needs rear arms approx 80

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I am now left with more questions than answers. Do I need adjustable rear arms for a 20mm drop? Does the advice re setup appear sound ? I don't want to be making unnecessary mods/purchases. Any help / advice much appreciated.

 

[faisal_16]

I've lowered mine on 40mm springs - no additional parts needed but you'll definitely need re alignment afterwards. That price is extortionate though - the swap can be done in an hour so you shouldn't be paying anywhere near £200. My advice would be to go somewhere else based on their advice and quote

 

[RobH_S3]

Where are you based?

Just stick to the regular vag tuners you see on the forums. Springs are a straight swap and alignment will be needed afterwards.

 

[visionthing]

Thanks for your replies, I think I will steer clear. I am based in West Sussex. GNJ Motorsport would have been great but are at the other end of the country

 

[RobH_S3]

How far is AKS from you, they've just fit some h&r to a mk7 golf R, their based down south and Alex definitely knows his stuff.

 

[visionthing]

AKS would be about a 230 mile round trip, a bit further than I wanted to travel. I haven't got a quote from them yet, although at this rate I think I might. I am West Sussex based.

These are the quotes thus far inc vat from companies semi-local to me for spring install and geometry >

TC Garage > £435
QST Tuning > £324
Balance Motorsport > £300
GMH Autos > £264

I was hoping to pay around the £150-170 for suspension install and 4 wheel alignment, am I really that far off the mark?

 

[Don76]

Most quality independant local tyre depot's can do the geometry and spring install. £200 - £250 is reasonable.