installed a b7 sport suspension but the rear is still high is this normal?

[advocate]

i installed a used b7 sport suspension the front has a noticable drop but the rear is still high is this normal? does it still have to settle in? and if so how long will it take to settle in?

[dirtybrd]

Being used it shouldn't have to settle, are you sure you got the springs in the saddles correct?

[advocate]

yes the saddles are correct and the guy said it had about 10000kms on them, any opinions?

[advocate]

somebody help me pl

[A4 KiDD 810]

Let it settle it'll take less than a week. I tried to take pics the first day I had my 02 sport on and it didnt settle yet, the next day it looked alot better. did you get springs and shocks changed ?

[advocate]

its a b7 spring and shock sport setup i installed

[Wanted]

post a couple pictures so we can determine whether or not it's normal.

[advocate]

i cant post attachments can i email the pics to someone to post for me?

[Tiesto]

i cant post attachments can i email the pics to someone to post for me?

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[advocate]

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finally pics any opinions i put on the suspension 2 days ago

[advocate]

come on ppl

[Shi-Fu JaY]

Thats sport suspension?
it looks like the OEM B6 non sport a4. pretty much like how my a4 looked when I first bought it.

could it be the weight difference from the b7 to b6?

[advocate]

the struts were the red ones and the springs were shorter than the ones that came off by about an inch and a half

[akaEsCo01]

Was that suspension from a B7 A4 or S4 becaus ethe font is not at sport suspension height either. Once this is answered we'll start trouble shooting.

[advocate]

suspension was from a b 7 a4 sport the struts are red and the springs are shorter than the ones that came off the car

[pondside36]

Umm.. I hate to break it to you but that looks just like non-sport suspension... Here is a pic of my car with non-sport.. they look pretty musch the same.

[advocate]

are your struts red? and my ride actually feels different to the luxury suspension and handling is better..

[advocate]

help

[pondside36]

No I believe my struts were black.. I have coilovers now so they are in the trash. Where did you get the set up from? Is it possible someone just painted them?

[advocate]

no i dont think they were painted i purchased it from a seller in the b7 forum, i actually feel a difference in the suspension it a more firm ride however the drop it just not there

[pondside36]

Sorry, but I don't know what to say... can anyone else confirm the colors of the struts for the sports package in the B7 forum? You may want to post up there, and perhpas someone will have the answers for you. Good luck

[OneBadAudi]

This is why i buy new parts instead of used..Never know what u may end up with...Def looks like a stock non sport suspension to me...just my .02

[akaEsCo01]

I am going to assume you have the right springs, the shocks would not make your car that high even if they were non sport. Did you use sport bump stops or cut your non sport bump stops? Also, I can't remember if springs have a part number on them but check that also and post it up.

[advocate]

i made up my mind to buy some koni springs and put on how does this sound?

[AudiA4Turbo22]

this is sport suspension:



u feel a difference, because the springs are probably newer than yours.

[advocate]

i cut the bump stops, and yes i do feel a difference the ride is more firm but the handling is better yet still comfortable but the drop is not here

[pondside36]

The Koni sport springs should work to your liking.. but be pre-pared for shortened strut life...

[akaEsCo01]

Strut life won;t be that bad, he has sport shocks which are made for a shorter sprng and are made by Koni if I am not mistaken. He should be fine, I'd just be pissed I got shafted on the springs.

[advocate]

sure i'd be pissed i bought it from someone that posted them up for sale in the classifieds and is a mem ber of the b7 forum

[reed857]

Sorry to bring up an old thread especially with a dumb question but what do they mean when they say
Be sure to have the suspension loaded when you tighten bolts that go through rubber bushings or you could severly shorten the life of said bushings

Thanks

[onceover]

Take a jack and jack up the suspension so that its at approximately the height it will be at when the car is on the ground. Then tighten all bolts

[CyberPMG]

If I'm not mistaken, the rear suspension from the B7 A4 is different from the B6 A4. I believe some of the rear susspension components from the B6 S4 were applied to the B7 A4. I think this is a simple case of the wrong suspension installed on the car.

[nadatia]

rough tales. times are tough. it was a recession..

[reed857]

so you actually jack up the hub so its like its on the ground and then tighten the bolts. should you replace anything else while doing this job

[onceover]

If anything is worn or loose you should replace it. Otherwise no.

[reed857]

is there a kit we can buy for the b7 to replace any or the wearable parts while doing the suspension? I found some for the mk4 but not the b7. also will the springs still fit if you dont cut the bump stops?