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  1. 07-19-2008 10:22 PM #1
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    Passat Coilovers

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    Hey all...

    A simple question will passat coilovers from a b5/b5.5 fit my a4 b5?

    They look really similar to my current shocks...

    ive tried searching this forum and googling everything i can think of...

    Any help would be great...

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  2. 07-19-2008 10:47 PM #2
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    I might think if your car is FWD it will work.
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  3. 07-19-2008 10:50 PM #3
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    make sure you have the same engines. passats are lighter than audis so the spring rate may not be stiff enough. it should bolt on fine though
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  4. 07-19-2008 10:54 PM #4
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Yes i am fwd. A lesser spring rate means what will happen?
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  5. 07-19-2008 11:21 PM #5
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    are they any cheaper?
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  6. 07-19-2008 11:49 PM #6
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Not sure, they are not new - coming from a guy not to far away from me so thought i would make the upgrade to get rid of that ugly gap between my front fender and tire
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  7. 07-20-2008 12:21 AM #7
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Quote Originally Posted by CHRIS-NZ View Post
    Yes i am fwd. A lesser spring rate means what will happen?
    that means the spring will be softer.
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  8. 07-20-2008 12:41 AM #8
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    The spring rate should be about the same.
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  9. 07-20-2008 01:07 AM #9
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    they're coilovers..so it doesn't really matter if the spring rates are a lil off, you can just adjust the height
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  10. 07-20-2008 01:32 AM #10
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    So go for them we all reckon?
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Quote Originally Posted by hiwords1 View Post
    make sure you have the same engines. passats are lighter than audis so the spring rate may not be stiff enough. it should bolt on fine though
    You've got things the wrong way round.

    The Passat B5 / B5.5 is a lot heavier than an A4, it's almost as heavier as an A6.

    The springs will raise an A4, unless they're adjustable, I haven't read that far.
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Quote Originally Posted by biketsai View Post
    The spring rate should be about the same.
    Spring rates are higher.

    Yes, they may be adjustable, but they'll be very stiff on the lighter A4, will make the car very skittish over uneven surfaces.
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Quote Originally Posted by Siena View Post
    Spring rates are higher.

    Yes, they may be adjustable, but they'll be very stiff on the lighter A4, will make the car very skittish over uneven surfaces.
    Therefore giving me poorer handling than my lowering springs and shortened shocks?
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Quote Originally Posted by CHRIS-NZ View Post
    Therefore giving me poorer handling than my lowering springs and shortened shocks?

    Exactly, Chris.
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Just a curiosity question, will passat 4 motion coilovers fit a quattro and visa versa?
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    Re: Passat Coilovers

    Quote Originally Posted by big_greasy_taco View Post
    Just a curiosity question, will passat 4 motion coilovers fit a quattro and visa versa?
    Yes. But most 4 motion Passats had 2.8's with Auto's. 1.8T 5speed 4 Motion Passats are very rare. One year only I think.
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