Just installed Neuspeed Race springs...

[CaSp3r9]

I installed Neuspeed Race springs on my 98.5 1.8tqms sedan this afternoon that I picked up from a friend. I only had time to do the rears before I ran out of light but when I set it back down on the ground, it wasn't any lower. The springs came off of his 1.8t avant; I know the springs for avants and sedans are generally different to compensate for the weight difference but according to Neuspeed's website these exact springs (#'s match) are for 1.8t's, 2.8's, avants and sedans and should drop it 2 inches. I know springs need a few days to settle but I didn't expect it to be back at stock height when I set it on the ground. So, will they actually settle that much to drop it a couple of inches or did Neuspeed.com screw up in their description in saying that these are for avants and sedans? TIA

[TQMB5]

take a pic

[CaSp3r9]

There's really nothing to show, it's just sitting at stock height

[onemoremile]

Are the rear springs full seated?

[CaSp3r9]

Yeah, I made sure they were properly seated before I reinstalled each assembly. Even if they weren't properly seated, it wouldn't account for the two inches higher than it's supposed to be sitting.

[CaSp3r9]

For those of you that have seen Super Bad... "Fuck my life..." Haha this blows

[CSHO1.8t]

haha Blair im watching Superbad RIGHT NOW! I think we are telepathic.

Anywho, im curious to see this tomorrow. Message me or post that part number, this is just kindof weird.

[CaSp3r9]

Part # is 55.02.25

Here's what it says on Neuspeed.com:

Notes
Fits A4 Quattro 1.8T and V6 Sedan and Avant models, 1996-2000. Lowers approx. 2.0 (F) & 2.0 (R). Photo is for illustration only. Actual color may vary by kit.

My initial thoughts were that the rear springs were Sport's and not the Race springs because there is a note saying that if you have OE sport suspension (which I have) they will not lower the car but...
1 - Mixing and matching springs doesn't make sense and isn't something the guy I got them from would do.
2- In the pictures on their site, the Race springs are shaped differently and have plastic coating around the upper coils whereas the Sport springs do not and my springs definitely have the plastic coating on the upper coils. WTF mate!?

[CaSp3r9]

haha Blair im watching Superbad RIGHT NOW! I think we are telepathic.

Anywho, im curious to see this tomorrow. Message me or post that part number, this is just kindof weird.

That's cute that you think we're somehow telepathically connected to each other but the fact of the matter is that I have cameras in your house and can see that you're watching Super Bad, that's why I said it.

[turboquattro]

Not to be creepy, but i saw you installing those springs on my way home from class hahah. I live in Fiji!

[CaSp3r9]

Not to be creepy, but i saw you installing those springs on my way home from class hahah. I live in Fiji!

Stop and say hi next time!

[Poopie]

you'll see a difference once you install the front springs. trust me.

[k0mpresd]

i have neuspeed race. the back could be a lot lower. and my drivers side sits higher than the passenger side

the front height is alright.

and i like the way the car handles with them. they are good springs.

[Apollo13]

Im watching you work on your car right now.....

But next time use the Search button.

[Toyotatech]

Do you have a sport a4? The 2 inches lower is 2 inches lower than the non sport a4, so if you have a sport a4 it will only lower it 1 inch. A4's also have a bit of a rake so the race springs in the rear will level out the car if you have a4 sport suspention springs in front. Like poopie said you'll see a difference once you install the front springs. My car is noticably lower with the race springs and bilstien struts in winter mode (top setting for the adjustment) than it was with stock sport suspention. My neuspeed race springs say Neuspeed race on them, even after a year of being on the car.

[CSHO1.8t]

^yeah but I just looked at the car an hour ago and the rear is HIGH. If there is actually supposed to be rake in the rear, it sure doesn't show. I had H&R race on mine and you could see the difference from a mile away.

[CaSp3r9]

Got the fronts finished up last night and it looks great. However the rears are still pretty high, hopefully they'll settle some more with time. I'm going to install Bilstein's this summer and a friend of mine seems to think they'll help with lowering it some more, what do you guys think? If not, I'll just pick up a set of H&R Race springs since I know how a car with those sits and love it. I'll post pics in a little bit.

[k0mpresd]

your car sounds exactly like my cars stance

way too high in the rear. bilsteins wont help. and it isnt going to settle. i hate it. oh well. handles well for what it is.

[GraysonF]

got any pics yet?

[Apollo13]

your car sounds exactly like my cars stance

way too high in the rear. bilsteins wont help. and it isnt going to settle. i hate it. oh well. handles well for what it is.

True but anythings better then his 4x4 he was rocking before.

[Accel]

^yeah but I just looked at the car an hour ago and the rear is HIGH. If there is actually supposed to be rake in the rear, it sure doesn't show. I had H&R race on mine and you could see the difference from a mile away.

Screw you New Zealanders!

[CSHO1.8t]

Screw you New Zealanders!

irrelevant!

[turboquattro]

I saw your car today, the rear sits lower than it did before but still kinda high. The front is at an awesome height! Overall your car is sick!! I bet the rear will settle, but yeah one of these days when i see you by your car ill introduce myself hahah

[boostedup]

i have Neuspeed Race/Bilstein Sport, and i love them, my car sits even on all four tires with a one finger gap. love the stance.

[AsianA408]

i have the same PN#

[AsianA408]

sorry it should look like that with stock sport OEM shocks and neuspeed race ONLY

[speedydragon]

bilsteins won't lower you car, unless you have the grooved struts

[AWDios]

[CaSp3r9]

True but anythings better then his 4x4 he was rocking before.

Thanks Jon...
Why don't you go burn out your clutch by trying to launch your car again.
Or you can always go fuck up your OEM RS4 front some more, I bet it'll look better with TWO big gashes taken out of it!

[CaSp3r9]

Sorry I haven't had time to post pics yet. I'll post some after class.

[CSHO1.8t]

i have Neuspeed Race/Bilstein Sport, and i love them, my car sits even on all four tires with a one finger gap. love the stance.

Yeah...But don't forget that you are running 19's. He is running stock 16's.

And BLAIR, for fuck's sake, post some pictures.

[SoFresh]

I had those springs... car still looked like a monster truck, i hated them

[Apollo13]

Thanks Jon...
Why don't you go burn out your clutch by trying to launch your car again.
Or you can always go fuck up your OEM RS4 front some more, I bet it'll look better with TWO big gashes taken out of it!

Ok there is a difference between me stating a fact and you making up complete lies on the internet. But I guess thats why I <3 you for your creativity.

[CaSp3r9]

Casey - calm down.
Jon - you're ignorant.

Here are some pics; sorry they took me so long to post and sorry for the quality. I think I lost my camera in Mexico cuz I can't find it...











I like how the front sits but the rear is
Jon, Apollo13, is letting me rock his S4 wheels so it looks a little better now but I'm still not totally happy. At least it rides nice.

[CaSp3r9]

i have the same PN#

That's the EXACT same setup I'm running; Neuspeed Race/stock sport struts and my car still looks like a lifted truck in the rear.

[onemoremile]

Yeah...But don't forget that you are running 19's. He is running stock 16's.

And BLAIR, for fuck's sake, post some pictures.

Wheel size has nothing to do with it. The tires should be the same diameter which means stance and gap should be the same.

[CSHO1.8t]

That is, if the overall diameter of the 16s with tires are equal to a set of 19s w/tires. I guess you're right, you can only go so big before hitting your control arms. either way, look at the rear. wtf

[prey]

mine doesn't look that high, I'll post a pic tonite.

they just need to settle in if they are new, put like at least 5k miles on them, i bet u it will be lower than that.

[bloodstar57]

Damn thats high in the rear what shocks/struts you used? My vogtlands where pretty even all the way around.

[CaSp3r9]

Damn thats high in the rear what shocks/struts you used? My vogtlands where pretty even all the way around.

Stock sport struts.