lowering question
 

Alright, Ive got a 99.5 a4 quattro with 18 inch wheels on it. I want to go lower but im stuck between the H&R race springs, or the sport springs. I don't want to rub but I also want it a good bit lower.I amalso upgrading to bilsteins, so don't worry about that.What do you guys think? Sports or Race?

PS. I also have the stock sport suspension right now.

RE: lowering question
 

im pretty sure they both lower it the same amount

but the race springs are stiffer

RE: lowering question
 

both may make you rub but rolling the fenders is easy.

RE: lowering question
 

I thought that the race dropped it a little more. Something like 1.9 in the front compared to 1.5. And how stiff are we talking here. This is a daily driver so I would like to keep my teeth. I just want to make sure that I am going to be happy with the sport drop because it looks like a damn 4x4 right now and Ive had enough of it. Thanks for the responces guys

RE: lowering question
 

oh and i forgot. About how much is it to roll the fenders? How long does it take? thanks

RE: lowering question
 

yea, sorry i just looked it up

h&r race is a 1.9 drop
h&r sport is a 1.4 drop

if your really worried about the ride quality go with the sports

i cant really compare or tell you the difference between them but quite a few people have h&r race and are happy with them

as for rolling the fenders... a hair dryer and a baseball bat is about all you need

RE: lowering question
 

ever think about coilovers?

RE: lowering question
 

If you are worried about rubbing, go with the Sports...the drop is 1.25 front and 1.0 rear....I am pretty sure there are a few peeps on the forums that have the H&R sports and Bilstein Shox w no problems....Theres a pretty good chance you wouldn't rub w Race either, most likely only when you have peeps in the back seat or you cock the wheels all the way over while turning...and the stance would definately be noticeably more aggressive...

If it were me I would go sport....good luck!