Any spare S-line Springs out there?
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RE: Any spare S-line Springs out there?
Word of advice: Don't install 3.2 springs in a 2.0T. Your handling and ride height will be all messed up.
I am in SoCal (live in the OC, work downtown), if you want to wait until I get my Euro S-Line springs ... we can probably meet up in LA afterwards.
I am in SoCal (live in the OC, work downtown), if you want to wait until I get my Euro S-Line springs ... we can probably meet up in LA afterwards.
RE: Any spare S-line Springs out there?
Question: Does the s-line suspension set up come with a OEM RSB? I've been examining my premium set up and it looks like there isn't one, at least not in the traditional sense?
If i end up replacing my sport springs - will i get the better handling or is the RSB a must? The lower appearance is a secondary benefit to me, I just want a little stiffer ride. My wife has a Cooper S - which is track cart stiff. I don't want it that stiff, but somewhere close would be great. Thoughts?
If i end up replacing my sport springs - will i get the better handling or is the RSB a must? The lower appearance is a secondary benefit to me, I just want a little stiffer ride. My wife has a Cooper S - which is track cart stiff. I don't want it that stiff, but somewhere close would be great. Thoughts?
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RE: Any spare S-line Springs out there?
The 2.0T S-Line setup definitely comes with a RSB. I have the OEM S-Line RSB sitting on a garage shelf as I replaced it with a Neuspeed 25mm (hollow) RSB.
As for the Premium package suspension setup, I don't know (1) whether there is a RSB, or (2) if there is one, whether it is different than the Sport/S-Line RSB. If there isn't a RSB at all, adding one will (1) noticeably reduce understeer and body roll, while (2) slightly increasing stiffness (mostly for rear passengers).As I have explained in other threads, a RSB makes the left and right rear suspension less independent on each other.
Grover, if you want the US-spec Sport/S-Line springs andRSB, maybe we can work out some sort of a package deal after I get my Euro S-Line springs installed.
As for the Premium package suspension setup, I don't know (1) whether there is a RSB, or (2) if there is one, whether it is different than the Sport/S-Line RSB. If there isn't a RSB at all, adding one will (1) noticeably reduce understeer and body roll, while (2) slightly increasing stiffness (mostly for rear passengers).As I have explained in other threads, a RSB makes the left and right rear suspension less independent on each other.
Grover, if you want the US-spec Sport/S-Line springs andRSB, maybe we can work out some sort of a package deal after I get my Euro S-Line springs installed.
RE: Any spare S-line Springs out there?
Cool man. Keep me in the loop. I'm out of town for about 10 days and away from the computer. How many miles were on your springs/RSB and what year is your A3?
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RE: Any spare S-line Springs out there?
26K miles (and counting) on the springs, 6K miles on the RSB. But these parts don't really wear out. Among suspension components, it's the shocks (and bushings) that wear out.
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