So I'm looking to lower my '01 Audi A6 Quattro approx. 1.25-1.5 inches. I'm working on a budget so I ruled out a full coilover kit (unless someone knows a fairly affordable one) and have looked to just use lowering springs. I'm looking at using the Eibach 1562.140 - Pro Kit. Just looking to see if anyone has any insight on this decision? I expect my ride quality to get worse going with the lowering spring option, but does anyone know if this will work for sure? Are there any things I should be aware of going this route? I've used Eibach lowering springs on my BMW in the past and worked out like a charm, but AWD is a new thing to me.

My Audi currently has 20" inch Luxe LX2 wheels on it so I'm hoping those won't give me any grief in the back.

 

springs are definitely the best option (affordability)

ride quality shouldn't be much different especially since with 20" you should be riding on pretty low profiles

I do have some concerns about your wheel size. I suspect that will probably give you issues but I can't say for certain.

Keep us updated.

 

I don't think that coilovers are necessary unless you are totally ragging on your car every weekend on the track.

 

I'm running Eibach Pro Kits on my 2001 A6 4.2, with Koni FSDs, new control arms, and stock 17" dinner plates. I installed the Eibachs on my stock shocks, and the ride quality was pretty bad, but since I put on the Konis, the ride quality is superb. Pure Motorsport had the Konis on sale for $559, and the price should still be in that range for a set of four. The Konis are supposed to self adjust for road conditions, and as far as I can tell, they actually do. They're a little too soft in normal driving for my taste, but they stiffen up when you get on it in the turns. So all in all, go with the Eibachs on some GOOD aftermarket shocks. It should stay within your budget.

 

thanks for the tip on teh eibachs. I know they are a refutable company and a spring is a simple enough thing to engineer but as with anything low price means buyer beware. I'm really into the b6 a8 rims that are 19 inchs and have like 20 spokes. I wish I had a pic to post but just curious if anyone has a part number and know how much bumpier a 19 would make my a6.