^^this

 

what about ECS Coilover kit over some bilstein/HR springs? Audi B5 A4 FWD 1.8T > Suspension > ECS Coil Over > ES#1928286 ECS Coil Over Kit - Front Kit - B6B7COK

 

If you already have Bilstein sport shocks and aftermarket springs that would definitely be the way to go IMO. Not sure what it would take to get those to work with stock shocks or if its even possible

 

might as well buy a decent set of coils for 900

 

any updates on long term? looking to buy these in a few months. seems the best option to me, i only want about 1-2" lower than stock and better handling. i think my suspension in all stock and 160k miles on er so she sways quite a bit in the turns lol