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    Veteran Member Four Rings EErie B6's Avatar
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    Question *B6 Sways* Rs4 vs H&R vs Hotchkis

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    From what i understand, the biggest bang for the buck in our suspension system is the sway bars. I would like to know how different brands affect the cars attitude in corners. The car is going to be running H&R sport springs w/ Bilstein sport shocks. My goal is to make the car fun for 'Spirited Driving' and once in a while, it might see some AutoX. I would prefer a Neutral to slight oversteer setup. Its a Daily Driver, and i intend to use only street tires.

    What is everyones take on:
    -OEM Front & RS4 rear?
    -H&R F32mm/R20mm? Maybe OEM front and H&R R20mm?
    -Hotchkis F35mm/R29mm?
    -Hotchkis F35mm/R24mm?
    -Hotchkis F35mm/R22mm?

    If, at somepoint down the line i do decide to go with a coil over setup, would doing so change the under/over steer if my sways remain the same? or would the car keep the same road manners?

    I have seen several people ask, and i would like to try and clear up the differences between these kits so we can all understand what to expect.

    TIA

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    Veteran Member Three Rings
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    Re: *B6 Sways* Rs4 vs H&R vs Hotchkis

    Since you like in Erie (snow) I would not go for Hotchkis.
    H&R is nice mild upgrade which offers adjustability.
    WIth street tires aggresive set up does not make sense.
    My car has not S4 rear bar and it fun to drive. It will be more fun next month when I will install light wheels and Summer only tires.
    If you want to have fun with your car do not use all(no-)season tires.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings EErie B6's Avatar
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    Re: *B6 Sways* Rs4 vs H&R vs Hotchkis

    it has not been driven in the winter here, and might not ever be... i dont like what salt does to things i care about. Salt makes things miserable to work on, and eats cars from the inside out... if i grew up here i wouldnt know any better, and would just accept it... but i came from TX, where cars dont really have a shelf life.

    I have summer only tires on it at the moment... thats all i intend to run, snow is of no concern... ill cross that bridge when the season comes (most likely aquire a "beater with a heater" as they are often refered to)

    lets assume it will be a 3 season only car.

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