i have aftermarket rims on my car, and i really want to lower my car. the problem is that i get snow where i live and i cant really use my car if its lowered and there is snow. are there any options for me as to something that i could inexpensively raise and lower my car according the seasons?

 

coilovers...but they arent inexpensive

 

sorry i have an '01 a4 1.8t quattro

sorry about that

 

coilovers are your best bet. they are height adjustable but do cost.

also, i've heard of people who are lowered not haveing toooo much difficulties in the snow becuase of QUATTRO!!

 

Coilovers are not expensive, in fact its what you SHOULD buy when doing suspension work. With coilovers you will not need a camber kit to keep your wheels in place ultimately saving you money anyways. Anyone who buys just springs w/o a camber is asking for maintenance issues and more wasted money.

Buy coilovers, they are adjustable springs.

 

Koni makes threaded struts for the car. More of a PITA to adjust but twice a year isn't too bad. Should save you money over the coilovers.

 

You're kind of f*ucked then if you lower it.

To have the best of both worlds:

1. dont lower it, and get snow tires on cheap standard wheels for the winter, performance wheels and tires for rest of year.

2. get coilovers, lower it and performance wheels/tires for the summer, raise it back up, snow tires/wheels for winter.

If you're lowered, any more than 4-6 inches of snow your gonna have a lot of snow pack in the front grill, and a lot of snow scraping the bottom of the car.. You'll still get around, but you may have to stop and clean your grill so you dont overheat.


What kind of snow you talking about, I mean do you live in like Canada or Colorado, or just like Ohio or Indiana?

 

Im going to be in vermont. this is my first year hear, but from what i understand, there is going to be quite a bit of snow.

i was also wondering if i need to do or should do any other work on my car or can i just slap the coilovers on

 

I have coilovers. My ride is very low and we have snow here in winters. It does not bother me at all.

 

Yeah, Vermont. Your ganna want it up during the winter, and probably at least a good all season tire with good tread, or an all out snow tire. Vermont gets hit all winter with big snowfalls. Here in Ohio we can get away with it, but you're gonna want to be prepared.

If you are set up now with normal height and decent tires, you'll be fine for the winter. Wait to lower it until the spring anyway. And if you do, get coilovers so you can raise the ride height for the winter time.

I forgot to ask, are you Quattro, cause if you are, you'll have a lot of fun!