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AudiFamilyGuy06
01-09-2018, 07:58 AM
Looking for pros/Cons for which suspension products you would reccomend.

My son is having a set of BC Racing coilovers and adjustable control arms added, but while they have the front end apart and the car is on the lift, which other upgrades should I consider?

Thanks, Joe

I have read and continue to read almost every post, but products are constantly released and upgrades done. Looking for feedback and which products you chose and the results.

jak77
01-09-2018, 11:42 AM
034 rear sway bar, stock end links, CR-15 and AK here. Love all of it. I don't race and feel that this setup is perfect for a DD.

SDV325
01-09-2018, 11:59 AM
All depending on your driving style and how you want the car to handle. I went CR15, Eurocode Rear Sway, EC Front sway (with MOOG endlinks), AK. For me the front sway bar did a lot (turn in abilities/removes nose dive) just as much as the rear sway.

Eurocode, H&R or Hotchkis are all good options with MOOG endlinks. CR-15 is a good cheap thing to throw in too

whts4
01-09-2018, 12:17 PM
You haven't mentioned how the car is equiped, intended use nor expectations....so difficult to give definitive suggestions.

IMO, if you are adding coilovers with higher spring rates it affects suggestions on swaybars. In any case, adding stiffening mods like CR15 and ALK or endlinks are all beneficial.

If the springs are substancially stiffer than stock, then you may not need to add either bar. But since the front is easily installed after the new shocks are installed.drive the car and assess whether either or both bars need upgrading. I'm running Ohlins and ended up going back to stock bars.

ixez
01-09-2018, 01:31 PM
H&R sway bars require the least maintenance and do not squeak.
https://tagmotorsports.com/h-and-r-swaybars - $521 + shipping $10
https://www.uspmotorsports.com/Audi--S4--B8.5--2013--3.0T/Steering-and-Suspension/Strut-and-Sway-Bars/HR-Sway-Bar-Front-30mm-Audi-A4-S4.html

Also, I've seen a lot of positive reviews of Moog end links.
http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-k750359
http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-k750361

Petrolhead
01-22-2018, 09:24 AM
are adjustable end links more relevant for lowered cars? i was thinking about adding some sways (leaning towards H&R set) and wondering what the added benefit of adjustable links are to the moogs. my car is not currently lowered but i may lower it in the future. thanks.

whts4
01-22-2018, 04:13 PM
There are several benefits as well as tradeoffs with adjustable links. Pros; when a car is lowered, not all corners are at the exact same height, therefore stock links might preload the swaybar. They are generally stronger and not flexible, so they transfer energy better, more consistantly. Cons; they can be noisy or develop noise and they can corrode in winter driving conditions, they are much more expensive and tend to wear out sooner due to nature of design.

Gberg888
01-22-2018, 05:46 PM
What is CR-15?

Gberg888
01-22-2018, 07:46 PM
Nvm, googled.