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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Default can you tell me the difference?? please

these are bilstein shocks and struts one is sport mode and the other is HD.

what does this mean??

the HD ones: http://www.ecodetuning.com/shop/cart...t_detail&p=833

the sport ones: http://www.ecodetuning.com/shop/cart...t_detail&p=835

WTF??
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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Default RE: can you tell me the difference?? please

Only difference I see is that the first one is for Quattro systems and the second is for fwd.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Default RE: can you tell me the difference?? please

the bottom one fits fwd A6's, but fits a4 quattros, correct?

or where do you see that?
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Default RE: can you tell me the difference?? please

first:
Note for A6 vehicles: Fits FWD only

second:
Note for A6 vehicles: Fits FWD only. Does not fit Quattro.

 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Default RE: can you tell me the difference?? please

first one can't be used on lowered cars, second one can.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Default RE: can you tell me the difference?? please

so i should get the second ones. got it.

just to be sure, these are the ones i should get if i plan on lowering the car with h&r springs, right?

i heard that is a good combo
 
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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HDs are commonly used as OE replacements. The Sports are the way to go if you plan on upgrading your wheels & suspension. The firmer valving allows them to cope with the added stresses of stiffer sprigs, etc.

I have tried both H&Rs w/ Bilsteins and Eibachs w/ Bilsteins . ..I prefer the latter.
 
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: Monk


I have tried both H&Rs w/ Bilsteins and Eibachs w/ Bilsteins . ..I prefer the latter.
sorry no comprende, which do you prefer??
 
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