Its About Time- Suspension Install w/ Pics

[ALWAYS4UDI]

so i finally got my car back today. total bill with the new control arm and alignment was just over $500. not bad since the dealer would have charged me just under 1K. they were able to get the rear of the car within alignment specs, but the front has a tad bit of negative camber.

i haven't had a chance to really drive it, but i can tell that it's a lot more firm.
the combo of new tires and spacers, along with the suspension, has made for a night/day difference while running through a few corners.

next mod will definitely be sways, but i'm very happy for now. here's a few dirty pics...

(before)


(after)

[infinitigor]

well done... love it. what tires you running 255's?

[ALWAYS4UDI]

they're actually 235's. they're dunlop sp sport maxx's, which have a little more of a lip on them. they say it's to prevent curb rashes, er whatever, but they're about as wide as a 245

[MikeS4]

bout time man, now yours wont look so funny next to mine. keep me updated. spacers make the rear look better too. how is it on the highway?

see you on the 1st!

[Savant05]

what kind of exhaust is that?

[ALWAYS4UDI]

awe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezNJDqsTOWo

[20A4Audi1.8t01]

looks great man!!

[FastB7S4]

Sweet. Looks awesome. I need to get a set of spacers now.

[EssPhore]

so i finally got my car back today. total bill with the new control arm and alignment was just over $500. not bad since the dealer would have charged me just under 1K. they were able to get the rear of the car within alignment specs, but the front has a tad bit of negative camber.

i haven't had a chance to really drive it, but i can tell that it's a lot more firm.
the combo of new tires and spacers, along with the suspension, has made for a night/day difference while running through a few corners.

next mod will definitely be sways, but i'm very happy for now. here's a few dirty pics...

(before)


(after)

I may have missed it, but what suspension are you running?

[ALWAYS4UDI]

thanks for all the cheers.

suspension is the H&R spring/Koni Yellow setup
spacers are from ECS Tuning 10mm F 15mm R
Tires are 235/40/18 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

[Bravest NY S4]

AIIIIGHT!

[S4J]

Lookin good! Sways will make a big difference in rotating outta corners when you get them. Although you won't notice as much of a difference now that you have suspension.

[sakimano]

nice car

shit house

[EssPhore]

thanks for all the cheers.

suspension is the H&R spring/Koni Yellow setup
spacers are from ECS Tuning 10mm F 15mm R
Tires are 235/40/18 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

Nice! I've been looking at the same spring/shock setup. I don't track my car, so I can't decide whether I should go with this setup rather than coilovers like I originally had planned. How does it ride compared to stock? Thanks.

Sean

[ALWAYS4UDI]

ride is a bit stiffer, which you definitely notice while corning. other than that, the ride is really nice. the spacers (especially on the front) will push the tires up to rub more often than i expected, but if you drive nice and easy, it's no big deal.

[littleredwagen]

looks good about the negative camber up front. It will do 2 things for you 1. eat the inside of tires and 2. make handle corners better. Its a double edged sword

[alwaysOntheGo]

nice setup

[ALWAYS4UDI]

^thanks man

^^yeah my last car had ridiculous neg camber in the rear.
this time, i got the sheet back with all the alignment data, and the front camber numbers aren't too far off. i will still be rotating the shit out of them!

[tymeks]

Looks good. Did you also have the mudflaps removed? Looks good without them. :)

[ALWAYS4UDI]

yeah i removed em. today i blacked out the front grilles, so i'll post a pic a bit later

[gotboost]

Nice car, nice house.... ballin!!!!

[AudiOso]

Nice! I've been looking at the same spring/shock setup. I don't track my car, so I can't decide whether I should go with this setup rather than coilovers like I originally had planned. How does it ride compared to stock? Thanks.

Sean

It's an awesome setup... I love it on my ride.

[AudiOso]

thanks for all the cheers.

suspension is the H&R spring/Koni Yellow setup
spacers are from ECS Tuning 10mm F 15mm R
Tires are 235/40/18 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

Lookin' good bud... congrats!

[ALWAYS4UDI]

another shot. a bit cleaner with the blacked-out grilles.

[littleredwagen]

another shot. a bit cleaner with the blacked-out grilles.

i like it on silver, looks good

[Monchichi8]

another shot. a bit cleaner with the blacked-out grilles.

Now your talking!!!! Car is looking Awesome! Gotta trade my 10's for some 15's and For sure get suspension!!!! Did you Plasti Dip the grills? They look real nice! Also, a bit jelous.... wish I didn't have to run a front plate!

[ALWAYS4UDI]

thanks much