Lowering Springs for S-Line

[kosmickid]

Im after some springs to lower my A4 S-line more than it is at the moment. I understand that the s-line is around 25mm lower than a normal A4, so putting 30mm lowering springs will be pretty pointless.

Ive done a search but cant find anything conclusive. Im looking at a set of Eibach Sportline springs which give a drop of 45mm F&R. Does anyone have any recommendations or pics of their springs & drops? all help appreciated.

[outlaw77]

h&r springs w/s-line susp. & 19"s

[Hockenheim]

h&r springs w/s-line susp. & 19"s

Which H&R springs are those? I know they have like 3 variations?

[kosmickid]

very nice outlaw77,car looks awesome. As above,what h-r springs are they and what offset and width are your rims?

[outlaw77]

I don't know the exact model of springs, but I got them from RPI Equipped.

[redlabel81]

We have this in the FAQ:
Springs

H & R
Sport Spring
AWD, Typ 8E, 4 cyl
Standard suspension lowers approx:
1.7F / 1.6R
Sport suspension lowers approx:
N/A

Tein
S-tech
Standard suspension lowers approx:
N/A
Sport suspension lowers approx:
1.54F / 1.06R

Eibach
Pro Kit
Standard suspension lowers approx:
1.2F / 1.2R
Sport suspension lowers approx:
N/A

Neuspeed
Sport Springs
Fits 2005-up A4 2.0T Quattro Sedan.
Standard suspension lowers approx:
1.5F / 1.5R
Sport suspension lowers approx:
0.75F / 0.75R

[seanpburke]

I understand that the s-line is around 25mm lower than a normal A4,

Is this true? I though it was only around 10mm lower? can anyone confirm?

[kosmickid]

Also does fitting the AWD aftermarket springs make any difference to a 2WD car? i.e. will the drop be any different from whats quoted - H&R 1.7F 1.4R?

[eMacPaul]

Is this true? I though it was only around 10mm lower? can anyone confirm?

I'd have to say just by visual inspection that 25 mm drop for S-Line vs stock seems about right... 25 mm is about an inch. 10 mm really wouldn't be very much difference.

[kosmickid]

So would the Eibach pro-kit offer a similar drop as the S-line set up? if so should i go with the sportline kit?

[AWDTURBO]

well the 08 slines are pretty high, i have the 08 sline but no sport package .. its monster trucking :(

[kosmickid]

well the 08 slines are pretty high, i have the 08 sline but no sport package .. its monster trucking :(

Sorry i dont understand. You have a S-line but no sport pack? So you are running stock A4 ride height??

[kosmickid]

Anyone have pics on their car with Eibach pro kit springs?

[AWDTURBO]

Well i bought my car from the dealership with the sline package. You know, front and back bumper and the door things.. but my car looks like it has the reg a4 stock height :( ..

all 08 a4 came sline package i assume

[NorcalPB]

Is it bad to be running any of these springs without the replacing the sline shocks?

[bblume]

The better question who here has done the drop with these different brands
of springs that know for sure they have s-line (red shock housing) suspension.
And what is H&R's drop since they seem reputable but have no info on the
our FAQ???? And also what it looks like with just our puny little 18s???

[Bmeister]

Anyone have pics on their car with Eibach pro kit springs?

I did the Eibach Pros and the Koni FSD combination. I was completely stock except for sway bars and the Eibach springs lowered my car 1.5". The Koni FSD shocks have no affect on height. Here's a photo with the Eibachs installed. If I have time, I'll try to get a decent side shot. It's a significantly noticeable change from stock yet the ride feels like stock but with a definite increase in handling. Outstanding combination for a daily driver!

[Bmeister]

Is it bad to be running any of these springs without the replacing the sline shocks?

It depends. If you go to a serious racing spring with ~2+" drop or even the stiff "street" H&Rs at 1.5", a stock shock (non-sport shock) will yield a more bouncy ride as its valving was not designed for the stiffer spring rate.

The Eibach Pro springs, being 1.5" drop but with a progressive spring rate, may enable you to use your stock shocks without as much bounce as they are softer than H&Rs at the initial compression moment of regular driving. However, stock non-sport shocks will wear exponentially faster with lower and stiffer springs no matter what you use if the springs drop the ride height.

[Bmeister]

A better side angle of the Eibach + Koni FSD on the B7. I'm about 25.5" from front fender lip to the ground. The wheels are stock 17".

[Bryan]

A better side angle of the Eibach + Koni FSD on the B7. I'm about 25.5" from front fender lip to the ground. The wheels are stock 17".

Hey, can u take more closer pic...I want to see the gap betwwen fender and wheel.. coz I am thinking to get this springs...

['mk4-turbo]

h&r springs w/s-line susp. & 19"s

how do you find the ride?

[atop]

here is the neuspeed race springs 2" drop on non sport suspension and 19"s.

[kosmickid]

Thank you all for your input, much appreciated :)

[bblume]

how do you find the ride?

I second that emotion...how is the HR ride?

[eskimopunk]

i've got H&R sport springs on a s-line... love em, but the camber is a little wack on the driver side front, im guessing from stock shocks... so im gonna have to bust out some $$$ for some new shocks sooner than i thought i think

[a4dc89]

yeah, im thinking about spring but i wonder if the ride sucks

[eskimopunk]

yeah, im thinking about spring but i wonder if the ride sucks

love my ride... but i did roll the front fenders lol

[mksap11]

Anyone have pics on their car with Eibach pro kit springs?

[outlaw77]

I second that emotion...how is the HR ride?

I find the ride very good. This is my daily driver and I usually drive customers around in it. They never know that I lowered the car. Very comparable to stock driveability but with a lower stance. I aslo have the rs4 rear sway and that made a great difference in handling turns, very tight. The way the car should be from the factory imo. I think this is a great set up for anyone who doesn't have the time or interest in fidgeting with coilovers but want a good handling set up with out the 4x4 look.

[bblume]

Thanks all---for the input on the H&Rs
Mine arrive today
RS4 sway comes later when perf cafe restocks!
will follow up with pics

love my ride... but i did roll the front fenders lol

How much did it cost you to roll? and did you just go to a local body shop?

[jahciple]

Thanks all---for the input on the H&Rs
Mine arrive today
RS4 sway comes later when perf cafe restocks!
will follow up with pics

How much did it cost you to roll? and did you just go to a local body shop?

Where and how much did you get the H&R Sports Springs for?

[bblume]

trading my s-line springs for some guys H&Rs in Texas!!!
Score one
although I'd check out audi classifieds on fourtitude.com

[handypump]

Did you end up putting in the H and R sports? Hows it look? Do you have a side picture? I want to do an H and R but thought it might be too low?

Thanks

[bblume]

Holy back from the dead post(over two years ago)...but I'll oblige since you didn't just go and start a new thread!!
Here are HR Sports with 19x8.5 et35 wheels
Good luck

[nvrenuf]

I got information today from a wheel place saying that the eibach pro will sit at the front from center wheel hub to wheel arch 365 and rear 360

but i measured my sports factory setup s-line and it is that exact hight now.. so its so confusing.

[A4A4A4]

I got information today from a wheel place saying that the eibach pro will sit at the front from center guard to wheel arch 365 and rear 360

but i measured my sports factory setup s-line and it is that exact hight now.. so its so confusing.

Eibach Pro definitely sits lower than sport suspension:

[vdubjetta02]

Vogtland ftw

[4ty-phive]

Eibach Pro definitely sits lower than sport suspension:

Do you have a spacer on your fronts?

[handypump]

Holy back from the dead post(over two years ago)...but I'll oblige since you didn't just go and start a new thread!!
Here are HR Sports with 19x8.5 et35 wheels
Good luck

Thanks for the pic ! I was wondering if there is a difference in the wheel gap from front to back? I buddy has an S line A6, put H and R Sports in and the wheel gap difference is very noticable - looks horrible. I am trying to find out for sure if H and Rs are the way to go - so that the drop is nice with no tuck at all and for absolute sure no wheel gap difference. If H and R advertise 1.7 front and 1.6 rear, the gap will in fact be different - ARGH. I have been researching this for months. Help ANYONE !

My ride is 2007 A4 Quattro Sline, Titanium Package, White, Debadged

Thanks

[A4A4A4]

Do you have a spacer on your fronts?

Nope, no spacers. 8.5" et35 wheels.