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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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ohhhh okkk... is there a DIY on rolling fenders or is that something a shop or whatever has to do?
 
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Typically it's a professionals job. It's simple enough but if you mess up, there's really no going back. Plus you'd have to use tools from around the house compared to professionals with real fender rollers.

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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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ahhh sheit... that seems like a lot of work... do you have your fenders rolled? and also what are the cons of getting those ST coilovers?
 
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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My fenders are semi rolled. I'm different though as I'm running some poke front and rear.

I don't see any cons running coilovers. Unless you're comparing coils vs. bags. I see only pros choosing ST coilovers over a set of springs and struts.
 
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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no cons of coils at all. You can buy a roller for 250 or rent one if you can find one, or have a shop do it . its really not a big deal
 
Old Apr 16, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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alright cool... i just wanna make sure i know everything i need before i spend hundreds on coilovers and what not lol...
 
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kriptonik
My fenders are semi rolled. I'm different though as I'm running some poke front and rear.

I don't see any cons running coilovers. Unless you're comparing coils vs. bags. I see only pros choosing ST coilovers over a set of springs and struts.
okay so im looking for some ST coilovers right now and theres a whole bunch and its really confusing. which ones are right for my car? theres like performance coilovers then sport coilovers then racing coilovers... the hell is the difference.. and they all have different "average lowerings"... ??????
 
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 04:20 AM
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different stiffness/spring rate

these - Audi A4 Coilovers | Audi A4 Suspension

any of these - Home Page > Audi ST Coilovers

you can control the lowering also its not predefined
 
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jonbonesjones
different stiffness/spring rate

these - Audi A4 Coilovers | Audi A4 Suspension

any of these - Home Page > Audi ST Coilovers

you can control the lowering also its not predefined
oh snaps... $370 for some coilovers! raceland? are those good?? i've never seen coils for so cheap
 
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Jose here, they can go pretty low.



I still had about an inch of threads left up front. 17x8.5, 205/45, et 15 up front, et 13 in the rear, semi rolled front fenders, barely rubbed at full lock.
 



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