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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Ok. so I need some opinions. Is it really worth it to upgrade suspension from s-line?
I have an appt Monday to get the pss10s installed but wud it be more worthwhile to throw
the money somewhere else? I'm pretty stoked to get the bilsteins in but how different
will this feel from s-line. I'm sure very different. And the ability to easily adjust damping
is pretty enticing. What do you guys think?
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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SLAMM THE BIOTCH!!!
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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^^ hahaha

depends what you want to do, if you want better handling and lower the car why not get springs for like 400-500$ less? S-line suspensions already super nice.
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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i had the sline suspensions and switch to stasis coils. fair price and better adjustability. car's lowerd and i can tell the ride quality is better than the sline suspensions.
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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thanks so far guys. Especially you ledzepfoot. Haha. My mantra is either all or nothing cuz I know I want the bilsteins. I def want to lower a little and get better handling and stability. Stock feels too soft on turns and the rear sway will help with that. Also I'll be set for when I get new wheels. I know its probably a waste but I love to waste money on pointless things! Once I get an idea in my head its over! I'm stupid like that. Ha
 
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Brodie - for what it's worth, I upgraded from S-line to Neuspeed springs and FSD's. It definitely looks better, but the FSD's are much softer than the stock S-line springs. The overall feel is less sporty and more smooth. I know the Bilsteins are much stiffer than the FSD's - so it might not be an issue for you. Right now, my wife's S-line A6 rides a lot stiffer than my dropped A3.

As a side note - WTF is with the single quotes on this forum?
 
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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PSS10 $1600
Install and Align $ 400
Total: $2000

Or

Stasis/Koni Street Sport $1000
Install and Align $ 400
Revo Stage 1 (260HP) $ 500
ECS Dogbone Bushing$ 40
Full Tank of Gas$60
Total: $2000

Which one takes you where you want to go?
 
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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panzr - I already have neuspeed ecu, well I did, till the dealer upgraded. But I am getting re-flashed monday. Im gonna go ahead with the Bilsteins and i can't wait to drive malibu canyon on the way home! Along with the new rear sway. But a good comparison none the less for anyone. Thanks
 
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