Sport Suspension Upgrade

**pw211** · 01-08-2009 07:56 PM

I have a B7 Audi A4 2.0 with stock suspension and since I'm going with 18's, the general consensus on audizine seems to be that I need to go lower or go home! lol

So my question is can I go with Audi's OEM sport suspension without voiding my warranty? And if so how much would that cost me?

Thanks

**A4A4A4** · 01-08-2009 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by pw211

I have a B7 Audi A4 2.0 with stock suspension and since I'm going with 18's, the general consensus on audizine seems to be that I need to go lower or go home! lol

So my question is can I go with Audi's OEM sport suspension without voiding my warranty? And if so how much would that cost me?

Thanks

Sport suspension would not void your warranty, but nor would coilovers

. I'd recommend shelling out the extra couple hundred bucks and getting a set of coilovers rather then the sport suspension as they're adjustable and the sport suspension just isn't low enough IMO (and in a lot of other peoples as well). However, If your mind's set on getting a sport suspension there's usually one or two floating around in the AZ classifieds.

**Technik** · 01-08-2009 08:12 PM

I live out in the country so I need reasonable clearance to get over railroad tracks and down my driveway (long dirt two-track). The sport suspension gives me just enough clearance without having the 4x4 look of the standard. It suits my needs.

**pw211** · 01-08-2009 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by A4A4A4

Sport suspension would not void your warranty, but nor would coilovers

. I'd recommend shelling out the extra couple hundred bucks and getting a set of coilovers rather then the sport suspension as they're adjustable and the sport suspension just isn't low enough IMO (and in a lot of other peoples as well). However, If your mind's set on getting a sport suspension there's usually one or two floating around in the AZ classifieds.

oooh sweet i wasn't aware of this! how much would i be looking at then? i appreciate the quick reply

**eskimopunk** · 01-08-2009 08:18 PM

i'd say get coilovers but if you want i might be able to sell you my sport suspension - springs and shocks.

I've got H&R springs on now and bilstein shocks. All my stock stuff is in good condition.

**A4A4A4** · 01-08-2009 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by pw211

oooh sweet i wasn't aware of this! how much would i be looking at then? i appreciate the quick reply

You can get a nice set of brand new coilovers (Stasis Street Sports) for about a grand (give or take). Or once again you could check the classifieds here and get a used set for about $500-$700.

**A4A4A4** · 01-08-2009 08:28 PM

http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showcat.php?cat=50

Take a look around here and I'm sure you'll find some thing that suits your needs.

**pw211** · 01-08-2009 08:30 PM

yeah im definitely on a budget unfortunately and i might have to settle for sport suspension

eskimo how much would you be looking for for your stock suspension?

**eskimopunk** · 01-08-2009 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by pw211

yeah im definitely on a budget unfortunately and i might have to settle for sport suspension

eskimo how much would you be looking for for your stock suspension?

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**B7A4Sport** · 01-09-2009 10:08 AM

One thing to remember, while the stock sport suspension may be lower, just about anything aftermarket like Koni, Eibach, H&R, etc...is gonna significantly outperform it from a handling standpoint. Also, I saw that one thread recently where people with stock sport suspension complain about how bouncy it is/how harsh the rebound can be when going over bumps.

One other thing....and I mean this with the utmost respect because every once in a while there are deals (or decent used sales), but it's a bit misleading to say the Stasis StreetSports are a grand "give or take." Consistently, when new and purchased from a vendor, they are more like $1,150 - $1,300 + tax, not to mention install labor. Sometimes, those little differences can make or break a decision, or lead to disappointment when someone gets excited about buying a product, then finds out it's more than they initially thought.

To the OP, sounds like a shock/spring combo is more up your alley; you don't need to go as low as coilovers can, and it will save you a few hundred $$'s. They usually run between $500-$800. PM me if you wanna know about my Koni shock/spring combo, which I LOVE, and ran me $725 + tax and was $1,250 including tax, labor, and everything installed. They sit nice and low (but not too low), and the handling will outperform the stock sport suspension for sure.