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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Anyone have sways on a quattro? I have a b5 s4 and looking to get some but don't know how thick to go or brand, looking at H&R's extreme setup. Any suggestions would be great thanks!!
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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I have H&R sways on my quattro and they are excellent. I matched them with H&R coilovers and I really like it The front is 32mm and the rear is 21mm. I don't know the stock sway size on your S4, so idk how big of an improvement you will see.
 
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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I read in a different thread a few months back that if you get adjustable swaybars, do not set them any firmer that the middle setting without subframe braces. Apparently people have cracked their subframes on the full stiff setting - it's too hard a setup for the subframe without the triangulating braces. Just a nugget of info to keep in mind when you get them.
 
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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^ good point. The rear sway bar is the one you really have to be careful with. And like ImTheDevil said don't use the stiffest setting unless you get subframe braces.
 
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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get h&r sport sways

and don't forget new front and rear endlinks
 
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Yes the rear end links are plastic and crappy, get some metal upgrades.
 
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by shortyxc
Yes the rear end links are plastic and crappy, get some metal upgrades.
perrin wrx endlinks are always an option for the front if you have extra $$$. otherwise just upgrade from the stock
 
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Thanks everybody! I think stock are 21mm and 19mm so those should definitely help. Are the end links the same as subframe braces and do they come in the kit or as an option?
 
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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some extra, look for them on ECStuning, there are front and rear
 
Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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This may be a stupid question but is H&R the same as Hotchkis? I search for either and get both. If they are different, does anyone know about the Hotchkis extreme set up? Thanks again.
 

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