B5 lowering caps on my B7 to even out the stance

**Matteeee** · 07-31-2010 09:53 AM

Audi A4 B5 lowering caps. Audi part number: 8D0-412-103-B

Before

Before

Getting started (note the grilles in the background!)

Difference from B5 to B7 (B5 to the left)

Almost done

Done!

Pic of the result

**audib7maniac** · 07-31-2010 09:56 AM

need moar low

**gawa** · 07-31-2010 10:37 AM

looks good!

**fredsa4** · 07-31-2010 10:41 AM

Where is the best place to purchase these? I can't seem to find them online.

Thanks!

**vdubjetta02** · 07-31-2010 10:48 AM

its better than before....but going down another 3/4" both front and rear would look perfect

**supertob** · 07-31-2010 11:22 AM

Snyggt!

**shiro1745** · 07-31-2010 12:34 PM

Where to buy the B5 caps? I've been looking for these for long time

**clemsongt** · 07-31-2010 12:39 PM

try http://genuineaudiparts.com
or http://audi.benardiparts.com

**cdn_b7a4** · 07-31-2010 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by shiro1745

Where to buy the B5 caps? I've been looking for these for long time

dealership...they aren't very pricey...I also have a set on my avant...my measurements were about 25.85" in the front and 25.9" in the rear

**shiro1745** · 07-31-2010 02:57 PM

thanks

**shiro1745** · 07-31-2010 09:15 PM

Anything that goes lower than B5 caps ???

**CystmX** · 08-01-2010 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by shiro1745

Anything that goes lower than B5 caps ???

Coilovers.

**Matteeee** · 08-01-2010 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by CystmX

Coilovers.

..or lowering springs... or bags :)

But these aren´t for going low - these are for evening out the stance between front and rear...

**NODO-GT** · 08-01-2010 01:11 AM

so this is stock s-line suspension with B5 caps?

**Matteeee** · 08-01-2010 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by NODO-GT

so this is stock s-line suspension with B5 caps?

Exactly!

**stil** · 08-01-2010 10:15 AM

wow, exactly what i need. see if the local dealers have this

**minameismud** · 08-04-2010 05:16 AM

will this work on the stock 4x4 suspension?

**rick1.8t** · 08-04-2010 01:45 PM

DIY?

**JayStang** · 08-04-2010 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by rick1.8t

DIY?

x2

**JayStang** · 08-04-2010 02:00 PM

Not sure what OP paid but ECS has them for $55 each.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search_VW/8d0412103b/ES252652/

**JayStang** · 08-04-2010 02:02 PM

Are your RS4 reps 18 or 19"?

Edit, nvm. I see the r19 on the sidewall!

**Sly Raskal** · 08-04-2010 02:25 PM

What does your suspension feel like on the road now? Is there any difference?

**Matteeee** · 08-05-2010 01:43 PM

I followed this DIY: http://forums.fourtitude.com/showthread.php?2637475
Some of the mm-dimensions are not correct, but if you have 16-19mm plus 13mm key you will be fine :) If it is 3/8" or 1/2" socket does not really matter.

The suspension feels as before, I have not yet made a 4 wheel alignment which I plan to do, even if it might not be needed.. The main thing would be looks, not performance. Still worth it though =)

**Matteeee** · 10-20-2010 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by minameismud

will this work on the stock 4x4 suspension?

Yes, but you will only decrease the front height by ~15mm (~0,6 inch)..

Originally Posted by JayStang

Are your RS4 reps 18 or 19"?

Edit, nvm. I see the r19 on the sidewall!

They are VMR V708 Onyx Black 8,5x19" ET38 with 245/35-19"

**shiro1745** · 10-20-2010 04:53 AM

will these work with a BILSTEIN shock? I just lowered my car on H&R / Bilstein and the front screams to go a bit lower. This I think would be perfect. Anybody using my setup with B5 caps?

**jmars** · 10-20-2010 05:05 AM

Yes, the caps will fit bilstiens and stock sport shocks. I know another poster a while back ran into a problem bc he was trying to mount them on Koni's. I believe the issue, if I remember correctly is that the Koni shock body is to wide.

**Mr. Merk** · 10-20-2010 05:13 AM

our car has this and it tucks tire in the front, too low

you want to sell us your stock caps?

**shiro1745** · 10-20-2010 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Merk

our car has this and it tucks tire in the front, too low

you want to sell us your stock caps?

I guess this was for me. Do you have a picture of the front to see how much lower than mine is? Bilstein came with caps. I still have all the stock suspension, I'm not sure if to sell it or not. I would only sell it as a hole package. I don't want to sell the caps separate.

**Mr. Merk** · 10-20-2010 07:59 AM

i dont have any pics yet, waiting to do a shoot with our b5

**Mr. Merk** · 10-20-2010 08:00 AM

and actually i was speaking to the OP, but anyone who has the stock caps would be fine

**Koby** · 10-20-2010 08:16 AM

That's a very useful half inch

**Matteeee** · 10-20-2010 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Merk

and actually i was speaking to the OP, but anyone who has the stock caps would be fine

Sorry, I dont have them anymore - threw them away... And still, Im in Sweden, making freight cost too much i guess.
But some more on here have the B5 caps, and maybe they have some B7 caps laying around..

**billyhoyle** · 10-20-2010 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by jmars

Yes, the caps will fit bilstiens and stock sport shocks. I know another poster a while back ran into a problem bc he was trying to mount them on Koni's. I believe the issue, if I remember correctly is that the Koni shock body is to wide.

All konis? I have the FSD's and I'm looking for another 1/2" of low. Nm - discovered that they don't fit FSD's.

**Mr. Merk** · 10-24-2010 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by shiro1745

I guess this was for me. Do you have a picture of the front to see how much lower than mine is? Bilstein came with caps. I still have all the stock suspension, I'm not sure if to sell it or not. I would only sell it as a hole package. I don't want to sell the caps separate.

**Charles** · 10-25-2010 08:09 AM

I have stock caps...want to trade your B5 caps for mine??

**Mr. Merk** · 10-25-2010 10:23 AM

only if you could send them to me first, she drvies it daily

**STONER** · 10-25-2010 06:11 PM

I am going to be doing this in two weeks. If someone still wants the stock ones pm me. Great thread. Appreciate the pics and measurements.

**Sly Raskal** · 10-25-2010 06:39 PM

How much are you guys paying for the lowering caps?

**STONER** · 10-25-2010 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Sly Raskal

How much are you guys paying for the lowering caps?

I will let you know tommorrow how much they are gonna cost me. I have a good hookup at the dealer.

**shiro1745** · 10-25-2010 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Merk

Thanks for the picture. I will probably do this when I'll have time. Any rubbing at all with the B5 caps?

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