question about springs

**beAu4** · 01-02-2009 02:31 AM

so right now on my a4 i have eibach springs with s4 shocks. i want to put on some h&r race springs with the s4 shocks. what h&r springs do i buy for the s4 or a4?

**Siena** · 01-02-2009 02:47 AM

H&R springs designed for the A4 quattro - I presume yours is a quattro.

You also don't say what engine's in your car - I4 or V6.

Spring rates for H&R designed for the S4 will be too high, and will actually make your car sit a fair bit higher.

It'll also be very bouncy over uneven surfaces.

**beAu4** · 01-02-2009 12:05 PM

yea its a 1.8t quattro

so i guess i should order the springs for a4.
my question was will those fit with the s4 shocks

**Mike@PureMS** · 01-03-2009 01:51 PM

They'll fit with S4 shocks, but don't expect much improvement. S4 shocks don't work well with lower race springs. You're better off with sport shocks from Bilstein or KONI.

**djwimbo** · 01-03-2009 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Mike@PureMS

You're better off with coilovers

Fixed.

If you want to keep a standard strut style then go keep the spring/shock combo, but if you're looking for an improvement coilovers is where you should spend your money. (my $.02)

The problem with any stock shock/damper is that it's designed to function at a set ride height. If you change the ride height you change the way it reacts during compression(bound) and expansion(rebound). Going with a Bilstien will limit this effect, but coilovers is the way to go for more control and adjust-ability(without modifying the stock damper)

**oneohone** · 01-03-2009 06:20 PM

^ This guy knows his stuff!

**djwimbo** · 01-03-2009 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by PiMPMAN101

^ This guy knows his stuff!

I wouldn't say that exactly, more along the lines of I pay attention to the right people. ... and I have a degree in automotive technology, which basically means I understand how, not always why.

**oldblu** · 01-03-2009 08:57 PM

what about s4 shocks, h&r springs and a 2.8? Sorry for robbing the thread, but that's what my setup will be.

**djwimbo** · 01-04-2009 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by oldblu

what about s4 shocks, h&r springs and a 2.8? Sorry for robbing the thread, but that's what my setup will be.

H&R "sports" won't be a big issue, the "race" springs ride like poo. We had a couple customers with that setup and I was not pleased(one with 18" wheels and the other with 19" wheels).

IMHO the VMaxx's are better than H&R + any stock shock.