No, they are springs, I'm no expert on coilovers but I think the idea of having two springs is that one controls the ride height more effectively than just compressing the main spring, make sense if you think about it.
Hi Rob - they look quite similar (though prettier) to the JOM set I fitted a couple of years ago. But now I am getting an annoying rattle from the front end that I can't locate - none of the bushes seem loose or damaged but almost every bump I hit, small or large, makes the alarming 'Knackered' rattle. Very frustrating. I recently actually raised the front about 10mm as I couldn't get over speed bumps anymore.......
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Yes , that's the word i was thinking.They’re helper springs aren’t they? For small bump control, they take the initial hit before the big boy has to get involved. Creates a more controlled ride as you have two different spring rates which will act at different speeds/forces.
Often OEM springs will have a section of the coil closer together and then spaced far apart in the overall length to create a similar effect.
Springs really are wonderful things
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I have the same shocks, but how come i dont have the small springs?? Im jealous!!Well, it would appear my initial excitement was premature .
I was looking at them today and they didn't look quite right, I was sure my order was for variant 2 coilovers , these are Variant 1 and the part number confirms.
I've checked back at my invoice and I did order and pay for Variant 2's.
So that's a pain to put it mildly.
I could send them back and wait for replacements but knowing my luck that would then take months, or I could just contact the retailer and get a refund of the difference and keep them, it's the OZ wheel mess up all over again...
Why can't sellers get it right first time round....arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it would save so much end-user hassle etc.
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I've just had a quick read up on helper springs and there seem to be several purposes for them.
Yes Jamsmoo - standard top mount modified (with some careful grinding) to allow Adjustable Upper arms (for camber correction) to be used.Top mount ?
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Yep unfortunately that's the issue Rob. Shame because it's a nice looking grill.Just seen your advert Glen, thats is not for the S-line bumper so wont fit the S4 etc.
It's a non sline .
Sadly there are only a few that fit, rs4 OE and maybe two aftermarket ones and they are like hens teeth .Yep unfortunately that's the issue Rob. Shame because it's a nice looking grill.
Completely agreed Rob, I went upto the lakes and onto Scotland last year with the mrs, two MTB’s in back and luggage.
Managed a 37mpg each way and cruised along with ease all the way. Hurrah for the avant!
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Tbf Rob, some of it is my doing, some is the car needing long overdue maintenance and me not getting my finger out and doing it a while ago. Just want to attack it now and get it all sorted.Sounds like it's falling apart from the inside out...
The rear end before todays actions.
I've had a busy one today,
dewipered and tinted the rear window, fitted boot spoiler. (lies)
I did however by a new bootlid in lava grey as it had the S-line boot spoiler fitted and it wasn't till i collected it that i realised it was dewipered and tinted (winner).
I also had to take a trip to screwfix and buy some new number plate bolts to reattach my number plate surround, and fitted new number plate lights that i originally bought for my ex's Audi.
New bootlid also had some device fitted to amend the 3rd brake light (5 quick flashes, 5 slower flashes, then solid)
Whilst fitting the new bootlid, one of the struts went pop and split so i had to rip that off and place an eBay order.
Roll on delivery day, as trying to load your car with one hand holding the boot open and the other loading stuff isn't fun
I bought it like that, but everyone i've seen that does it mentions they think it looks cleaner (obvs not in the sense of wiping your window clean)Just have to ask, why does anyone take their rear wiper off????
I swapped my rear wiper arm for a Q5 one with a bosch aero blade. Its much better than the original and looks a little cleaner and newer imoI bought it like that, but everyone i've seen that does it mentions they think it looks cleaner (obvs not in the sense of wiping your window clean)
Think i seen you post that in cheap mods thread or something like that.I swapped my rear wiper arm for a Q5 one with a bosch aero blade. Its much better than the original and looks a little cleaner and newer imo
PicsSwapping the turbo, somehow i managed to brake the K04!!!
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More than likey fella.Think i seen you post that in cheap mods thread or something like that.
To save weightJust have to ask, why does anyone take their rear wiper off????
To save weight