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[JamesRS5]

No need to tweak Jamin, looks perfect. How is the ride quality?

[jamin_00]

Thanks.

Not done a huge amount of driving yet but Comfort is very good, much better than stock as it is softer so provides a very nice ride. Although today with a full car on the motorway it almost felt bouncy at speed.

Sport is simply superb. SOLID!!! ROCK SOLID.

Not played with the Auto modes yet though which I hear transform this suspension to another level. Will play with it and tweak and Im sure I will be able to elimante the bouncy feel in comfort if I get it right but overall so far well worth the money as the difference over stock is night and day and the difference between modes is also night and day.

So far i would highly recommend it.

[laurenfrotch]

hey guys,
of the a5 s-line peeps , any of you lower on hr oe springs on stock wheels? (i have the y spoke wheels), i'm curious what size of spacers you used to make it look relatively flush?
i'm about to order the springs but wanna get a jump on ordering the spacers lol

[Mops@Nemesis]

On OE's, 15/20

[laurenfrotch]

you really are the man, mops!
15 on front, 20 on rear or just either or all around ?

[Mops@Nemesis]

you really are the man, mops!
15 on front, 20 on rear or just either or all around ?

:)

15mm front and 20mm rear.

[laurenfrotch]

thank you, you helped me win an argument with the other half. :D

[Mops@Nemesis]

thank you, you helped me win an argument with the other half. :D

What was his side?

[laurenfrotch]

What was his side?

it was silly :p
no he was just saying its going to be the same all around even though i pointed out the rears need more help

[mozman68]

In his defense, its all the "same" when stock..

[Allaboutrings]

Vogtland Coilovers with 15/20mm f/r spacers

[Mops@Nemesis]

Very nice and clean! That is one of those "how it should have come from the factory" looks

[Allaboutrings]

Very nice and clean! That is one of those "how it should have come from the factory" looks

Thanks Mops@Nemesis

[elmajiko]

What about this budget coilover vs oe h&r springs?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A5-08...item4ac3b2fc02

[Okan509]

What about this budget coilover vs oe h&r springs?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A5-08...item4ac3b2fc02

http://store.blackforestindustries.c...b8cosukit.html

IMO if going budget CO

[elmajiko]

http://store.blackforestindustries.c...b8cosukit.html

IMO if going budget CO

But i live in europe. This import has more taxes and shipping cost from usa...

Do you believe these coils are much better than the other i suggested?

[bruno7652]

Hello Everyone.
I just recently purchased my first Audi, it is a CPO 2013 S5 Prestige, Phantom Black,6MT,Sports Differential,B&O,Sunroof,Navigation and too many other features to list.
I have been doing a lot of reading in this forum because I want to start by changing the suspension, I would like to add sway bars F&R with the end links
but I have been reading about the noises or creaks they make. Do all sway bars make those noises?
I have also read that some members only install the H&R rear sway bar, if I may ask why is that and not both bars?
I intend on installing an Alu-Kreuz stabilizer, the 034 transmission mount(spacer), I also intend on installing the H&R OE Springs to lower it and then some wheels.
I am wide open to any other suggestions or input that you might want to share.
This is a great car, so I want to do it right.
I am real happy that I pulled the trigger and purchased it.

[Gonzoe11]

Hi Bruno.. Welcome. Sounds like a sweet car you picked up. I had noise issues on my S6 with the H&R sways bars but I suspect the real problem was the fitment of my Milltek exhaust being too close to the bars. The general consensus on this board is pretty positive on the H&R setup. I actually chose the Eurocode USS sway bars and end links on my S5 and I love it. No issues, no noise and completely transformed the handling of my car.
Congrats on the new car.

[bruno7652]

Hi Gonzoe11,

Thanks for the response to my plea for advice, right now I am leaning towards the USS Eurocode F&R sway bars with the F&R end links.
I am happy to hear that you have not had any issues with the creaking or other noises that I have been reading about on this forum.
I am going to lower it some as soon as I get ready to install wheels, there are so many choices out there it makes it tough to choose which one.
The car came with 18's, I am thinking of installing 20's and like they say baby steps, it sure is a sweet car.
Once I get done I will post some pictures.
Merry Christmas.

[Gonzoe11]

Hi Gonzoe11,

Thanks for the response to my plea for advice, right now I am leaning towards the USS Eurocode F&R sway bars with the F&R end links.
I am happy to hear that you have not had any issues with the creaking or other noises that I have been reading about on this forum.
I am going to lower it some as soon as I get ready to install wheels, there are so many choices out there it makes it tough to choose which one.
The car came with 18's, I am thinking of installing 20's and like they say baby steps, it sure is a sweet car.
Once I get done I will post some pictures.
Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you too. I'm running with 20x10" et 27 wheels for my summer setup, and the stock 19" split spokes for my winter setup. I originally lowered on H&R street coilovers and had minor rubbing issues but I'm in a cabriolet. Switched to the Bilstein PSS10's and problem solved. Good luck and keep us posted.

[bruno7652]

Hi Gonzoe11,

After much thought this past week, I decided yesterday to purchase the Eurocode f & r sway bars, the Eurocode f & r end links, the Eurocode Alu-Kreuz,
and the 034 trans mount insert.
Thanks for your input, so far I am real happy with the improvements that I have made.
I am planning on changing the exhaust next and then maybe some wheels and tires.

[JamesRS5]

My H&R OE Sport springs arrived yesterday

Now I just have to wait for the garage to get the DRC drain/fill device in. I tried to buy one from Snapon in the states but they won't sell me it because I'm in Dubai.
Anyone have a Snapon account?

[Gonzoe11]

Hi Gonzoe11,

After much thought this past week, I decided yesterday to purchase the Eurocode f & r sway bars, the Eurocode f & r end links, the Eurocode Alu-Kreuz,
and the 034 trans mount insert.
Thanks for your input, so far I am real happy with the improvements that I have made.
I am planning on changing the exhaust next and then maybe some wheels and tires.

Nice Bruno.. Great way to start your mod work . Can't wait to see your build thread as it all comes together.

I went with with the AWE exhaust and the S-Flo intake. There's so much posted on this so you'll have lots of examples to get feedback on.

[gersonz90]

Thanks! At a meet :)

where do u guys meet?
i would love to see it 2

[DML]

where do u guys meet?
i would love to see it 2

Katie's C&C this Saturday http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585585

[gersonz90]

you going on sat?

Katie's C&C this Saturday http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585585

[DML]

you going on sat?

Doubt it this Saturday

[LiLS]

besides KW and H&R, is there any other options for coils? anyone got opinions on solowerks?

[ChrisFu]

Agreed...lots of talk in this thread about the same few coilover sets (KW V1, H&R, Bilstein) but any opinions of the following?

FK (Highsport, Silverline, Streetwise)
Solowerks S1
ST Speedtech
JOM

Also I have seen it mentioned that you need adjustable upper control arms for H&R OE Springs for even remotely normal camber...however it appears that there are more than a few people in this thread running with otherwise stock suspension on H&R OEs without them, and their camber doesn't look wacky (or even noticeable!). Whats the lowering limit if you use factory upper arms?

[bknewtype]

Agreed...lots of talk in this thread about the same few coilover sets (KW V1, H&R, Bilstein) but any opinions of the following?

FK (Highsport, Silverline, Streetwise)
Solowerks S1
ST Speedtech
JOM

Also I have seen it mentioned that you need adjustable upper control arms for H&R OE Springs for even remotely normal camber...however it appears that there are more than a few people in this thread running with otherwise stock suspension on H&R OEs without them, and their camber doesn't look wacky (or even noticeable!). Whats the lowering limit if you use factory upper arms?

had fk silverline. unless ur area is as flat as a peice of paper, i would avoid. it was horrible in NYC going over potholes.

[LiLS]

i might stick with BC coils then, theyre bout 1000 shipped. I had em on an ISF and they rode good

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...pension-System

i also noticed this thread as well

[mozman68]

Just remember, there is probably a reason everyone mentions the same two...because they are the best ones to go with.

I went with H&R and love the ride as well as the adjustability. It is like I'm on just a slightly tighter version of the stock suspension.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Just remember, there is probably a reason everyone mentions the same two...because they are the best ones to go with.

I went with H&R and love the ride as well as the adjustability. It is like I'm on just a slightly tighter version of the stock suspension.

This, and mine are 4 years old. Still 100% solid and quiet.

[ChrisFu]

mops whats your opinion of the second half of my question (regarding the upper control arms)?

I noticed you had H&R OE springs before, did you run factory control arms? In the pics your camber didn't look bad at all.

[bknewtype]

i might stick with BC coils then, theyre bout 1000 shipped. I had em on an ISF and they rode good

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...pension-System

i also noticed this thread as well

bc coils are junk. they were okay for the JDM world but not for audis. only good for wheels

[Mops@Nemesis]

mops whats your opinion of the second half of my question (regarding the upper control arms)?

I noticed you had H&R OE springs before, did you run factory control arms? In the pics your camber didn't look bad at all.

You do NOT need arms for an OE drop. My specs were fine, and tires wore perfectly.

Have you checked out the mk7's?

[LiLS]

mops and moz, thanks guys, ill go with H&R

[elmajiko]

had fk silverline. unless ur area is as flat as a peice of paper, i would avoid. it was horrible in NYC going over potholes.

did you have the fk on the A5?

What about this line over h&R OE ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A5-08.../321110866946?

[bknewtype]

did you have the fk on the A5?

What about this line over h&R OE ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A5-08.../321110866946?

yup i had it for my a5

[ChrisFu]

Have you checked out the mk7's?

Mk7? Golfs? Did you get rid of the A5?