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Old 05-31-2011, 03:25 AM
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Default Whats the best suspension for b5?

What's up guys I just bought my first audi and I need some guidance maybe you guys can help me , I bought a 2000 A4 1.8T it came with blown motor so It's in the shop right now.I put in a stock engine with low miles and a spec stage 2 clutch .The car already came with a couple goodies but am looking to do a lot more to it .
Next thing I want to do is suspension I want to make sure when I take turns that my car is performing at its best . What would you guys recommend for aftermarket suspension?
 
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Old 10-22-2011, 05:16 PM
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H&R ultra lows!!! ive heard that when u slam this car you have to get adjustable control arms...... wether thats true or not i have no clue. but id like to see someone answer that
 
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Default Adjustable Control arms - Required for Toe and Camber

As many of you have found out, when lowering your suspension, camber and toe become misaligned which leads to expensive tire wear and poor handling. Since the OEM has made no provisions for lowering the vehicle, there is no adjustment that can be made to bring the wheels back into alignment on a lowered vehicle. The GruvenParts.com adjustable upper front control arms allow you to fully adjust both camber and toe for a perfect alignment regardless of suspension drop
 
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Old 01-07-2012, 06:42 PM
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As many of you have found out, when lowering your suspension, camber and toe become misaligned which leads to expensive tire wear and poor handling. Since the OEM has made no provisions for lowering the vehicle, there is no adjustment that can be made to bring the wheels back into alignment on a lowered vehicle. The GruvenParts.com adjustable upper front control arms allow you to fully adjust both camber and toe for a perfect alignment regardless of suspension drop
 
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Old 01-07-2012, 06:46 PM
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Old 01-07-2012, 06:54 PM
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Default Gruven GROUP BUY: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms

Gruven Parts is willing to do a group buy for their A4/S4/RS4(B5/B6/B7) and A6/RS6(C5) Adjustable Control Arms(see link at bottom for product details. The group buy will save us $50 on each set, for a total of $409(with boots), if we get at least 10 people to commit.


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Old 01-28-2012, 10:17 AM
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Best suspension for your car depends a lot on the use you have for your car. If it's a daily driver, if your roads suck, if it's a toy you drive for fun here and there, what your weather is like year-round - all of these come into play. Better springs and struts as well as upgraded swaybars, and good tires all will make improvements into the car. As for what defines the "best" setup for your car, you'll need to supply more info on its uses before that can really be answered.
 
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