Suspension question B12 kit

[4ringnut]

I'm about to install the Bilstein B12, with spec control arms this weekend. I have 2 questions. How long should I wait until I get an allingment? And should I cut down the rear bump stops (Bilstein says no, but I've heard some people say yes)

[drew4392]

Shops have told me to let springs settle for handful of days (4-5) before aligning.

Not sure about bump stops.

[4ringnut]

Cool, thanks.

[o1turbo30v]

Do not cut bump stops, you don't really need to get an alignment, you aren't touching anything that would mess it up. But if you want to, i would wait until you put 500 miles on the kit. Enjoy it, i have the B12 Sportline kit and love it.

[4ringnut]

When you lower the car, you change the camber of the wheels. This can result in premature tire wear. I'm just adressing it so I don't have to deal with it later. Did you have a non sport suspension before? Bilstein guy suggested getting sport suspension bump stops. Not sure if it's worth it.

[o1turbo30v]

When you lower the car, you change the camber of the wheels. This can result in premature tire wear. I'm just adressing it so I don't have to deal with it later. Did you have a non sport suspension before? Bilstein guy suggested getting sport suspension bump stops. Not sure if it's worth it.

The camber on the front is non adjustable, it is a function of the control arm length which is fixed. Only the rear has camber adjustments a tech can make (which is a bolt with a non-concentric washer welded to the head). Yes my car came with sport suspension, the kit included new front bump stops which where the same length that came on the car, i didn't touch the rears.

[4ringnut]

I'm replacing the front arms with adjustable ones just to play it safe. Yeah I know the fronts have internal bumps. I'm just wondering how different the rears are sport to non sport. I would assume they are shorter. It's weird because Bilstein is the only company that frowns on cutting them. Even Stassis recommends cutting them with their install guide. I guess I'll leave them as they are, and see how they ride.

[o1turbo30v]

You do not need adjustable control arms for this kit. I have the sportline kit (-1.7" front) and the negative camber was within Audi's alignment specs, save the $500.

[4ringnut]

I paid $300 for the set. I'll install it in case I want to slam it.

[drew4392]

The ~1.2in drop barelyyyy stays within the limits of the OEM camber specs. It's green on the alignment sheet, so that's all I cared about.

Control arms are nice to have (more adjustability), though not technically necessary with this drop.

[4ringnut]

Honestly, after reading some horror stories from guys with H&R oe, and pro kits I figured it was better to be safe than sorry. It's a piece of mind for me.

[drew4392]

If I had the choice, and budget wasn't an issue, I'd go for adjust. control arms. Much better to play is safe.

[4ringnut]

That's what I figured. I got the full set on eBay brand new for $310 shipped.