Brakes and suspension????

**kneel** · 08-04-2008 01:18 PM

Currently looking for new brake setup and suspension for my car. 2003 Avant TQM. got 19" TSW.
What to get?????
I want bigger brakes but cant afford a big brake setup. Was looking into the 3.0 carrier and rotor setup-- is it good?
And what do i do for the rears?
And for suspension-- looking at springs and then some bilstiens. Which ones to buy. Bilstien HD, Bilstien Sports, confused

**VMRWheels** · 08-04-2008 02:31 PM

Ever thought of getting a more aggressive pad rather then a BBK?

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

**kneel** · 08-04-2008 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Ever thought of getting a more aggressive pad rather then a BBK?

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

yeah have thought of that. But looking to fill up that 19" wheel with a little bigger setup.
ECS has the carrier for my car for $140 each. just need rotors and pads?

**EBG 18T** · 08-04-2008 04:44 PM

the size difference between the 1.8T & the 3.0L rotor isn't much. Your still not going to fill up your 19's.

**RicA4B6** · 08-04-2008 06:39 PM

I upgraded the rear with 305mm and they look about the same as the fronts. Looks and brakes much better. Putting B7 S4 brakes on the front, 345mm.

**Mike@PureMS** · 08-04-2008 09:58 PM

Going to the 3.0L is one option. Picking up a B5S4 or B6S4 is another option.
1.8T is 288mm, 3.0L is 312mm, and the B5S4 is 321mm B6S4 is like 345mm

Better pads will also make for some much better pedal feel.

Bilstein sports are suggested for lower springs. KONI sport are another very good option to consider.

**kneel** · 08-05-2008 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mike@PureMS

Going to the 3.0L is one option. Picking up a B5S4 or B6S4 is another option.
1.8T is 288mm, 3.0L is 312mm, and the B5S4 is 321mm B6S4 is like 345mm

Better pads will also make for some much better pedal feel.

Bilstein sports are suggested for lower springs. KONI sport are another very good option to consider.

Yeah but i heard the bilstien sports are great but a rough ride. And same for the KONI sport (yellows) are pretty rough. Only if the roads in the Noth East didn't SUCK! Thanks for the Info.