S4 Tein SS on A4? [Archive]

B7AudiA4

11-08-2006, 01:33 PM

I just picked up some Tein SS off an S4 (B6/B7)

I talked to a few shops and they still were not sure and I know the spring rates are going to be different.
Euro-Code and Euro-Tech confirmed that they'll fit.

Now my question is... Any recommendations for the damping adjustment?
I'm still new at this whole situation.

parks853

11-08-2006, 05:32 PM

The S4 suspension will be a bit stiffer in the front to accomdate the heavier V8. Might have to go a little lower in the front if you do your measurments off the car. Other than that everything should be good. Dampening depends on how stiff you want the car to be.

B7AudiA4

11-08-2006, 10:50 PM

Yeah, I understand that, and this is actually my first pair of full coilovers.

Well, to end my confusion, The damping settings is different between the S4 and A4s, so I'd have to play around with that right?

parks853

11-09-2006, 05:10 AM

I don't know anything about the Tein kit. I would give there tech rep a call and I bet he will steer you in the right direction. The CO's are going work great. Just get some advice from them on the settings.

B7AudiA4

11-09-2006, 11:46 PM

Alright cool. I'm getting them installed tomorrow, so hopefully I won't have a problem.[drive]

hk300

11-10-2006, 04:48 AM

Do you have a Quattro model or the FWD?

I believe that the S4/Quattros suspension have different rear shocks compared to the FWD.

B7AudiA4

11-10-2006, 10:42 AM

I called a few shops and they said it's not a problem, it will fit.

I do have the FWD suspension though.

I called Euro-Tech right now and the main guy said he's not 100% sure, but they do have the same lower control arm in the rear. =X

Talked to Eurocode once again and they said they'll DEFINITELY fit... Just will be really stiff.

parks853

11-10-2006, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by B7AudiA4
I called a few shops and they said it's not a problem, it will fit.

I do have the FWD suspension though.

I called Euro-Tech right now and the main guy said he's not 100% sure, but they do have the same lower control arm in the rear. =X

Talked to Eurocode once again and they said they'll DEFINITELY fit... Just will be really stiff.

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B7AudiA4

11-10-2006, 04:39 PM

So I got them done. YES THEY DO FIT, It's confirmed!
They drive like a charm! And I am excited!

JMRA4

11-18-2006, 03:38 PM

Is the ride alot stiffer? I have a chance to pick up the same ones pretty cheap, but i dont track the car, just want a nice sporty ride for daily driving.
What did they do with the damping adjustment?

B7AudiA4

11-18-2006, 07:21 PM

PMed you JMRA4=)

darkness2505

11-18-2006, 10:45 PM

So how is the ride comfort?
Because I am thinkin of getting them.

B7AudiA4

11-19-2006, 01:35 AM

They ride great.
I enjoy them and they ride pretty good. Especially since the spring rates are different. I thought it would be an overkill, but it's fine for me. =)