View Full Version : Lightest coilovers for daily driving performance and comfort?
j753k
01-12-2018, 08:19 AM
I'm looking for the lightest set of coilovers possible as long as they ride as good as stock or better, some improved handling would be good and im not looking for much of a drop, maybe a half inch if anything.
USAF_Danny
01-12-2018, 11:03 AM
I'm looking for the lightest set of coilovers possible as long as they ride as good as stock or better, some improved handling would be good and im not looking for much of a drop, maybe a half inch if anything.
For "lightest" coilovers with a ride comfort closest to OEM would mean you would need softer springs, i.e. 6-8k instead of 10-14k springs on the coils themselves.
Have you considered lowering springs? That'll get you closest to what you're looking for especially since you're only looking for a moderate drop. I have SoloWerks coilovers and my ride is comfortable but, I've been driving with modified suspension for the last 7 years lol.
brs2c
01-12-2018, 11:31 AM
I have been eyeing O34's springs, which is almost exactly the same ride stiffness as stock, and only drops 1" all around.
The Eibach kit is supposedly less drop, but in reality owners are seeing more like 1.25" drop (making O34 the mildest spring drop).
If you have the coin, a Bilstein B16 should give you all the ride height options you would want.
XLR8 Craig
01-12-2018, 12:00 PM
Our MSS Kit is due to release sometime earlier this year, this would likely be ideal for your requirements. Providing a mild 10-30mm height adjustable spring suitable for OE shock or Bilstein or Koni upgrades and offering a significant improvement in handling and lacking any reduction in ride quality. Reduced dive and squat and dive on heavy breaking and acceleration.
Just about every coilover I have experienced on this platform is at least an inch out of the box at the highest recommended setting.
Gberg888
01-12-2018, 12:50 PM
Our MSS Kit is due to release sometime earlier this year, this would likely be ideal for your requirements. Providing a mild 10-30mm height adjustable spring suitable for OE shock or Bilstein or Koni upgrades and offering a significant improvement in handling and lacking any reduction in ride quality. Reduced dive and squat and dive on heavy breaking and acceleration.
Just about every coilover I have experienced on this platform is at least an inch out of the box at the highest recommended setting.
Please link the MSS system... I am interested!
allroad2go
01-12-2018, 01:06 PM
Me too. Will one be offered for Q5?
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j753k
01-12-2018, 01:32 PM
My OEM's have 90k on them... So throwing lowering springs on them is not really a good option.
If you're on budget, there are cup kits; Bilstein/Koni shocks paired with H&R/Eibach springs under 1000. Or you can research on springs and make your own combination.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-Quattro-3.0T/Suspension/Cup_Kits/