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[TitanG545]

G.A.S. V1 airride system

BBS LM reps 8.5/10x20 et35
HR spacers (Front 30mm / rear 20mm)
225 & 235/30-20

Hmmm really leaning towards an air ride suspension decent height in the winter for the occasional snow here in Northern VA, then lower in the summer when the weather is nice. Although I could just as easily raise the height myself in the spring and fall. Decisions, decisions.

[Hamletcin]

^ Looks really nice!!!

[Mops@Nemesis]

I get FTG to ground measurement questions often. Figured I'd log them here to save everyone some trouble. Remember, if you are not on 275/30/20 or 26.5 TD, these are not too relevant. The 19" inch guys and 20" guys that rubber band will not gain much here, other than the variance to produce a similar rake.

Oh, the pics look pretty bad. I adjusted several things to lighten up the rubber etc.


IMG_2089 by Audiyos, on Flickr


IMG_2090 by Audiyos, on Flickr


Oh!!! #whatorangepeel #shitsglass #anotherlevelofclean :P

[FaceSmA5h]

BBS LM 19x9 ET 28 | H & R Street Coilovers

Without Spacers




20mm Rear Spacers Only

[Euro_RS5]

Nice looking ride!

[AGGIEPILOT]

Quick question for everyone... I want to make sure my suspension plan is correct for my 2008 A5 S-Line 3.2L MT6. I'm planning on H&R Sport spring 29059-1 and 20mm/25mm spacers with my stock Y spokes for now. Is that a good setup to get rid of most of the gap in the wheel wells and getting the wheels flush with the fenders? After doing some research I also found the H&R sport springs 29059-3 which is for a lighter axel weight I guess. Would that be a better spring since the MT6 is a lighter than the auto cars? I just don't want to get the -1 sport springs and not get as much of a drop. Thanks!

[c.roderbourg]

H&R OE Sport Springs
1.2 drop all around

ohh and them young Vorsteiner cast 20x10s

[omnupe]

KW V2 Coilovers
SPC Adjustable Control Arms

Before Coilovers:


After Coilovers:

[Scottydogg22]

Hey guys I'm a new poster to this forum so please take it easy in me!! Lol...has anybody had any experience with the D2 racing coilovers or any adjustable damping coilovers on the S5? I only ask this, because I need to know how the hell I adjust the damping on the front and rear WITHOUT removing them from the vehicle. There is no access to the adjustment from the engine compartment, and I'm pretty sure it's the same at the rear. Please help...my kidneys can't take it anymore!! Lol

[Omegahare]

First time posting and pretty much as green as can be.
I'm going to buy a 2013 S5 in the very near future and I'd like to have a few modest mods done. From my understanding the RS5 sits 1" lower than the S5. I'd like to lower the S5 but I live in Upstate NY and the roads here are an absolute friggin joke on their best day. So going as low as many of you have gone doesn't seem practical. So I'm thinking 1"-1.5" drop. Should I get H&R sport springs for that?
Also is it true I need to find a model without ADS if I'm going to alter the suspension?
I certainly can't do the work myself, any idea how much it would cost at a shop? And will it be easy to find a shop that can do that kind of work?
Prolly gonna need new shoes those potato pealer rims are heinous.
Thank you for any advice you got.

[S5Buzz]

So is there a consensus on which coil overs are the better ones to go with??

[bknewtype]

So is there a consensus on which coil overs are the better ones to go with??

H and r streets


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[S5Buzz]

Any one here have experience with the vogtland, coils? ??

[RingoZabel]

Installed KW H.A.S. springs today. The lowest we could go in the rear with the helper springs was about 26 3/8" ground to fender, front we went 26 flat. First impressions is this is a fantastic product. Some loss in comfort especially low speed around town, but by lowering the center of gravity over 1.2" and with the excellent match of springs and OEM dampers, the car definitely transfers its weight back and forth much quicker.

Pics to follow. No linking from dropbox apparently,

[Mops@Nemesis]

Any one here have experience with the vogtland, coils? ??

@NPuter

[Scumbucket]

Question for you guys.
If I get H&R OE springs for 1" drop, do I need to get the adjustable upper control arms?

[LimaSierra]

Question for you guys.
If I get H&R OE springs for 1" drop, do I need to get the adjustable upper control arms?

If you want to get the car back to factory camber settings, then yes.

--Nate

[Scumbucket]

If you want to get the car back to factory camber settings, then yes.

Ok. Thanks.
Man, I gotta stop reading these forums.
this shit gets expensive.

[Audi5165]

Accuair B8 full solution :)

[jgA5]

Hi everyone quick question, I have a 2011 a5 with 19" yspoke and goodyear 255/25/19 tires fender to floor height 27 1/4", I am planning on lowering it with H + R OE springs 1" drop. I occasionally carry 3 passengers, will it rub? total weight of 3 + me = around 530lbs. thanks!

[bknewtype]

Hi everyone quick question, I have a 2011 a5 with 19" yspoke and goodyear 255/25/19 tires fender to floor height 27 1/4", I am planning on lowering it with H + R OE springs 1" drop. I occasionally carry 3 passengers, will it rub? total weight of 3 + me = around 530lbs. thanks!

u will be fine. that is a conservative fitment + drop

are you planning to get spacers?

[jgA5]

Thanks for reply , yes 15mm front 20mm rear already on car, pic in what did you do to your a5 thread.


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[bknewtype]

Thanks for reply , yes 15mm front 20mm rear already on car, pic in what did you do to your a5 thread.


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perfect. i had a similar setup on my s5. my tsw was 19x9.5 et 41. ran 20mm front and 25mm spacers, so i believe its comparable to your y spokes. dropped on eibach which is about .8 drop. never rubbed at all.

edit* r u sure u have a 25 profile tire? LOL

[jgA5]

35

[geekdandpunkd]

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H&R Sport Springs
15mm spacers on front
20mm spacers on rear
USP Control Arms
20x9.5 Axis wheels et35
275/30/20 Kumho Ecstas

[rlarsen462]

H&R 10mm Spacers
Bilstein PSS10
Sterns UCA

[Brick Oven]

^ooh yes please

[rico89]

I get FTG to ground measurement questions often. Figured I'd log them here to save everyone some trouble. Remember, if you are not on 275/30/20 or 26.5 TD, these are not too relevant. The 19" inch guys and 20" guys that rubber band will not gain much here, other than the variance to produce a similar rake.

Oh, the pics look pretty bad. I adjusted several things to lighten up the rubber etc.


IMG_2089 by Audiyos, on Flickr


IMG_2090 by Audiyos, on Flickr


Oh!!! #whatorangepeel #shitsglass #anotherlevelofclean :P

Would you say a 26.5"(Rears) and 26.3"(Fronts) is a good daily driver height for no rubbing at all under load, speed bumps?
(275/30/20 20x9 ET25 BBS CH-R - RS 10mm)

Thanks

[NYSpeedRacer]

Would you say a 26.5"(Rears) and 26.3"(Fronts) is a good daily driver height for no rubbing at all under load, speed bumps?
(275/30/20 20x9 ET25 BBS CH-R - RS 10mm)

Thanks

You'll be fine. I'm rocking the following for NYC Daily Driving...

Front



Looks a little compressed due to uneven pavement but at 26.5 all around you'll be fine.

Rear








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[rico89]

You'll be fine. I'm rocking the following for NYC Daily Driving...

Front



Looks a little compressed due to uneven pavement but at 26.5 all around you'll be fine.

Rear








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Thanks for the reply, I love your Ipanema brown and concaves

Did you do 26.5 all around or have the fronts lower to eliminate rear rake? Also, whats your tire size?

[NYSpeedRacer]

Thanks for the reply, I love your Ipanema brown and concaves on the S

Did you do 26.5 all around or have the fronts lower to eliminate rear rake? Also, whats your tire size?

If I remember correctly, I had them do 26.25 all around. I'll check again in the morning.

I'm at 255/30/20 Fronts & 305/25/20 Rears

[rico89]

If I remember correctly, I had them do 26.25 all around. I'll check again in the morning.

I'm at 255/30/20 Fronts & 305/25/20 Rears

Thanks that would be appreciated, wow those are some low profile tires. the 275/30/20 have a bit more sidewall so I guess it would close the gap more.

[NYSpeedRacer]

Thanks that would be appreciated, wow those are some low profile tires. the 275/30/20 have a bit more sidewall so I guess it would close the gap more.

I'm actually at 26" FTG all around. I took another measurement this morning. I never have more than 2 passengers in the car and rarely have cargo in the trunk.

If it's a daily driven car, going below 26 FTG will only give you headaches. I'm in NYC and 26 FTG is a happy medium. My car is driven into the minefield of manhattan everyday


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[bknewtype]

pu$$ay. im 24 ftg xD

[NYSpeedRacer]

pu$$ay. im 24 ftg xD

Hahaha funny you put $$$ signs in pussy....I'm guessing you'll get your first scrape when you get home???


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[rico89]

I'm actually at 26" FTG all around. I took another measurement this morning. I never have more than 2 passengers in the car and rarely have cargo in the trunk.

If it's a daily driven car, going below 26 FTG will only give you headaches. I'm in NYC and 26 FTG is a happy medium. My car is driven into the minefield of manhattan everyday


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Michigan roads are horrible as well, sounds good I will probably set it at 26.5 because my tires got more sidewall.

[bagedtaco]

Anyone getting knock or popping sounds at low speed bumps/ road transitions?

[Scottydogg22]

Anyone getting knock or popping sounds at low speed bumps/ road transitions?

Yes I get it with my D2's. I dunno what it is yet, but it seems to be worse with my 20x10 wheels.


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[AirmattRS5]

Apologies if I skipped over said post, but does anyone have pics of RS5 on stock 20" rotors with HR sport springs and 15/10mm spacers?

Currently dropped on HR sport springs but can't decide if I should go with 15/10mm, 12/10 or 12/8.5 so spacers.