Sport Suspension - Year To Year Differences?

**Kittrell** · 05-21-2008 12:05 PM

So I'm wanting to know if there is a thread somewhere that outlines all of the differences between the years. I have an '03 with the Sport Package, and from what we can tell, it's definitely lower than my buddy's '04 USP. I've also always read that the '02 came with the lowest sport suspension made for the car. But haven't read anything that specifically states how much lower vs. stock vs. all of the other OEM packages.

**Kengineer021.8** · 05-21-2008 12:43 PM

2002 Sport Suspension:

Ground to fender dimensions:
Front = 26.0"
Rear = 25.5"

See this thread for a picture of my ride:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209655

**Kittrell** · 05-22-2008 07:52 AM

I figured there would be some guru out there that knew all of this.............

**sailor** · 05-22-2008 08:22 AM

If you want to research it you can find out all the particulars at this link.
Audi Model Guide

**Kittrell** · 05-22-2008 08:35 AM

That link says 20 mm lower for every year.

**velocipedio** · 05-22-2008 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Kittrell

That link says 20 mm lower for every year.

And it's the truth. Height may vary slightly by individual car.

My '05 USP is as low as any '02 I've ever seen.

**02SILVANT** · 05-22-2008 01:14 PM

^^^Thats interesting. i always hear all the guys being jealous and wishing they had the '02 sport suspension because '03 and UP were alot higher but i think you are just lucky!!!

**Kittrell** · 05-23-2008 03:01 PM

I don't think it's right. If it was, everyone and their brother wouldn't tell you to look for the '02 suspension. And besides, that link is very generic. I did not see anything in those listings about an Ultra Sport Package, or an S-Line Package.

**woofster** · 05-31-2008 09:44 AM

Just out of curiosity, I went out to measure my 2002 Sport currently on stock 17" OEM sport rims and P235/45ZR17 tires. Measurements are as follows:

Front 26" floor-to-fender
Rear 25.75" floor-to-fender

**jessefrank** · 05-31-2008 10:28 AM

My 02 Sport (9/01 build date) with Sport Edition 18x8 with 235/40R18 Riken Raptor ZR Tires:
Front 26" floor-to-fender
Rear 25.5" floor-to-fender

When I had the stock P6's/17" rims it was:
Front 25.8" floor-to-fender
Rear 25.3" floor-to-fender

**rxrep** · 05-31-2008 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Kittrell

I don't think it's right. If it was, everyone and their brother wouldn't tell you to look for the '02 suspension. And besides, that link is very generic. I did not see anything in those listings about an Ultra Sport Package, or an S-Line Package.

Every '02 sport I've ever seen sat way lower than my '04.5 did with stock sport suspension.

**mnkyA4** · 06-16-2008 12:08 AM

I just measured mine and my fronts are 26" and the rear is 26.5". I have a 03' Avant

**velocipedio** · 06-16-2008 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Kittrell

I don't think it's right. If it was, everyone and their brother wouldn't tell you to look for the '02 suspension. And besides, that link is very generic. I did not see anything in those listings about an Ultra Sport Package, or an S-Line Package.

The link isn't generic, and it's correct. Since the USP and S-line packages use the same suspension components as stock sport, why would they be any lower?

Also, just because people keep repeating something doesn't mean it's true.