Hi,


I'm curious to know if there are any major benefits in switching to coilover suspenion kits rather than the OEM style. Is the ride quality better with coilover or just for looks and height adjustments?

The front struts are bad on my 04 Audi A6 3.0 FWD and wondering if I should do coilover or just stay with the basic suspension strut. If I go basic I'm planning to get the Koni struts


Thanks.

 

Anyone?

 

Coilovers offer height adjustment- that's the big benefit. Typically the strut is adjustable for compression/rebound rate as well, but that's not always the case.

Also, a wide range of spring rates should be available so you can dial in the ride quality you want based on the spring you choose.

If you'd like to set your own ride height, coilovers are the way to go. Naturally you'll have to get everything re-aligned afterwards.

If you go coilovers in the front and lower the ride height a bit, you'll have to do something in the rear to match. That could mean replacement springs or another pair of coilovers. Again- a shorter spring will lower the car, but how much? It's a tough call unless you have a lot of confidence in the spring choice. If you know someone with an identical car that has a set, that helps a lot. Or, get the rear coils first, and then adjust the front down to match.

 

Okay, thanks for the information. I might just stay with the basic style struts.