ST Coilover Picture Thread!

**AudiiB6** · 01-29-2011 12:51 PM

Sup Audizine,post pictures up of your car on ST coils.

**projectb7** · 01-31-2011 04:04 PM

**denytuesday** · 01-31-2011 04:31 PM

older picture:

newer picture (damn I need new photos):

**AudiiB6** · 01-31-2011 05:33 PM

Looking good is that the lowest prich rate or can it go lower ??

**projectb7** · 01-31-2011 05:36 PM

I can go WAY lower.. probably another 1-1.5"

**denytuesday** · 01-31-2011 06:10 PM

ya....i'm not low at all...These coils can get pretty low.

**QQQO** · 01-31-2011 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by denytuesday

ya....i'm not low at all...These coils can get pretty low.

I have these coils and yes, the fronts will put your frame on the ground. However, the rears are a totally different story. I can barely get a decent tuck in the rears with them maxed out. I've heard that if you remove the adjustment perches you maybe able to get another 1/2 inch or so. Any of you guys have this problem?

**RiCHV382** · 01-31-2011 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by QQQO

I have these coils and yes, the fronts will put your frame on the ground. However, the rears are a totally different story. I can barely get a decent tuck in the rears with them maxed out. I've heard that if you remove the adjustment perches you maybe able to get another 1/2 inch or so. Any of you guys have this problem?

I have KWs which are basically the same as the STs.. Yes I had that problem with the rears so I did take out the rear perch rings. No problems/noises what so ever to report I just need to lower the front some more

**Blue_z** · 01-31-2011 09:08 PM

I was confused about going with the st's or the v1's but just got a deal on the v1's for 300$ more so i guess i should go with the v1's? since there is lots of calcium in mtl streets and the v1's are made of inox

**QQQO** · 01-31-2011 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by RiCHV382

I have KWs which are basically the same as the STs.. Yes I had that problem with the rears so I did take out the rear perch rings. No problems/noises what so ever to report I just need to lower the front some more

Sweet stance! Love the wheels too man.

Here's the lowest I could get my ST's to go in the rear and how the car sits currently.

Might have to look into removing the perch.

**Coderedpl** · 02-01-2011 12:11 AM

Looking at these pics, I'll need to do some adjusting of my coil overs over spring time.

**RiCHV382** · 02-01-2011 05:01 AM

Definitely go with the V1s they are less likely to cease up but it is still go practice to take your wheels off once and awhile to clean and lube them. Other then that there basically the same coilover.

Thanks Q!

**AudiiB6** · 02-01-2011 01:47 PM

Everything loooks good guys thank again for the input, Btw i was looking to get 19s I would be able to go flushed with these STs right ??

**Gil2.0T** · 02-01-2011 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by AudiiB6

Everything loooks good guys thank again for the input, Btw i was looking to get 19s I would be able to go flushed with these STs right ??

Coilovers wont push your wheels out. You need spacers and a good ET for that.

**AudiiB6** · 02-01-2011 02:56 PM

Yeah i know that but i what i was asking is the ride height, ? well it be flushed with these coils

Originally Posted by Gil2.0T

Coilovers wont push your wheels out. You need spacers and a good ET for that.

**Slovak84** · 02-01-2011 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by denytuesday

older picture:

newer picture (damn I need new photos):

What side skirts?

**Blue_z** · 02-01-2011 10:50 PM

Dth

**EuroB6** · 02-09-2011 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by QQQO

Sweet stance! Love the wheels too man.

Here's the lowest I could get my ST's to go in the rear and how the car sits currently.

Might have to look into removing the perch.

Will someone please post pictures of the rear setup. I have these on my B6 S4(basically the same setup) and the rears dont go as low as I wanted. I have about a 1 finger gap between teh wheel and fender, in the rear. The front is no issue. Im just wondering how the coil can stay in place without a rear perch.

**your daddy** · 02-09-2011 06:09 PM

anyone get clunking with these?

**EuroB6** · 02-09-2011 06:15 PM

Come to think about it. I do get clunking when it's cold outside(which it is here) and at lower speeds. Im starting to get pissed now, because I have taken my car to two shops to adjust the rear suspension and it does NOT go that low, and now, the shit is clunking. It's a hassle and a waste of my money.

**vdsneto** · 02-10-2011 06:55 AM

anyone with stockies and the STs?
im looking to get the STs but gonna run stock rims for a while, wanna know how it would look like....

**SEXICÄN** · 02-10-2011 08:15 AM

Not a B7, butttttttt

**Blue_z** · 02-15-2011 09:44 AM

Uff dunno what to do .. I was ready to pull out a trigger on those but this thread confused me with these noises and the rears that are not low enough .. Is it worth it getting the kw instead? Or stasis?

**babybepeezy** · 02-15-2011 10:37 AM

How is the stiffness on this ride? I have to ride with people in the back at times with 18x9.5 et 35 but want stanced ride, does it sag enough to start rubbing?

**QQQO** · 02-16-2011 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by EuroB6

Will someone please post pictures of the rear setup. I have these on my B6 S4(basically the same setup) and the rears dont go as low as I wanted. I have about a 1 finger gap between teh wheel and fender, in the rear. The front is no issue. Im just wondering how the coil can stay in place without a rear perch.

I have no close up pics of the rear right now but I have just about a 1/2 finger gap as well. You dont remove the entire perch, just the adjustment perch/ring.

Originally Posted by Blue_z

Uff dunno what to do .. I was ready to pull out a trigger on those but this thread confused me with these noises and the rears that are not low enough .. Is it worth it getting the kw instead? Or stasis?

I don't have any noise issues but I can tell you from experience that you won't be happy with the rear if you plan on going really low. I haven't tried removing the adjusment perch yet but I can't imagine that it would give you anymore than 1/4 of an inch. Swapping out the spring with another aftermarket set would probably be your best bet.

Originally Posted by babybepeezy

How is the stiffness on this ride? I have to ride with people in the back at times with 18x9.5 et 35 but want stanced ride, does it sag enough to start rubbing?

Stiffer than stock but nowhere near uncomfortable IMO. If you load the car with people, it will sag a bit and depending on how low you are, it may cause you to rub.

**Gil2.0T** · 02-17-2011 06:40 AM

I was gonna with these too but i dont think the rears will go low enough... So i just have to save for the next step which would be K1's i rekon.

**Cor** · 02-21-2011 05:51 AM

Anyone else removed the rear perch?

I'm installing these this spring and I need to be low lol
So I wanna see how low they can go.

**chrislane31** · 02-21-2011 05:54 AM

Removing the perches get them low or just some different rear springs.

**Cor** · 02-21-2011 06:01 AM

As anyone changed the springs?

**MDJ** · 02-21-2011 06:09 AM

I have STs on my b5 s4. The stiffness is as close as I've felt to stock and I can tuck my stockies both front and rear.

As far as the clunking problem, I've been put in touch with an ST rep for warranty replacement. They send you out a little chart where they ask for your ride height (hub to fender). I think they're seeing this problem (usually on pass/rear side) at lower heights. Haven't heard what the verdict is yet.

All in all I'm very happy with them. If this doesn't get taken care of, ill switch to v1s. I went with STs because we don't have rust issues in colorado.

I bought mine through AMI and literally have NEVER had a better customer service experience. Excellent guys to work with!!

**chrislane31** · 02-21-2011 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Cor

As anyone changed the springs?

I had one customer switch out his springs on a set of V3s to get lower.And working on a few more now.

**Cor** · 02-21-2011 06:32 AM

Won't cause any issues?
And what kind of springs did they get? Do you guys sell them?

**LampyB** · 02-21-2011 10:46 AM

so are there serious rust issues with those who have ST's on the east coast. those who experience salted roads, humidity, lot of rain, etc...any feedback on this issue? i'm moving to boston soon and ST's are in my future plan but not if they rust easily or break down easily do to weather.

**Blue_z** · 02-21-2011 11:45 AM

I bought my set last week ajd a set for my friends gti from ami. And they seriously had the best customer service and it took 2 days to recieve them. As for rust, in montreal we have very salty roads but people greese up their coilovers with marine greese

**your daddy** · 02-21-2011 06:48 PM

mine clunk front and rear, and i am not that low.

**Cor** · 04-04-2011 05:46 AM

Stupid rear that does not go low at all. I don't know why they can't make them go lower, front still have about 10 turns to go.
I'll remove the perch but then again it won't be as low, kinda sucks.

**VWAUDINUT** · 04-04-2011 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by Cor

Stupid rear that does not go low at all. I don't know why they can't make them go lower, front still have about 10 turns to go.
I'll remove the perch but then again it won't be as low, kinda sucks.

How is the handling? Looks like enough low to me for my own taste, i bought these to go a little lower but more for better handling. Mine are supposed to arrived today according to FEDEX.