My Go Fast Bits

[well_armed]

This is the first time I've done lowering springs. I've always had coilovers or properly matched strut/spring combos. I bought a car with ADS so I wanted to try and see if it worked with the stock damping curve. It didnt.

[well_armed]

Another shot of the whole side


I am sitting at Stasis ride height recommendations (wheel center to fender lip, B8 S4 Sedan).
Front: 13.5"
Rear: 13.38" (3/8")

gonna roll around a bit and see if I want to raise it up a bit

[Gromit]

That's right! Coilovers combined with front and rear sway bars, drop links, DTS, and control arms are the deal. I have KW V3s (at 1.5" drop) and every time I drive a car without coilovers that's the first thing I notice. I have the front/rear camber at 2.00/1.75 degrees. 2.25/2.00 is the recommended, but I was concerned about tire wear.

I'm focusing in on the KW V3s rather than the Bilsteins, Konis or Stasis/Ohlins. I'm curious if you did any kind of comparison evaluation of those. From what I've learned, the KW V3s seem like the best option, but I'm keeping an open mind and interested in hearing from others.

[DATZ]

Do you get any sort of ADS warning light on the dash with the coilovers on or does the error code only pop up in a vagcom scan?

[well_armed]

I bought them used from Jeff @SPM, they had just been rebuilt and the price was great. I only have 5 miles on them so far (drove to work), I will report back later.

And yes I have a MIL on the dash, I am trying to work that out right now in the VCDS post.

[PCHS4]

I picked the KW V3s after reading the forums and talking with people, especially David at EuroCode - when he is not busy he will talk for hours about this stuff. A lot of people track the KWs and they can handle it. Are they the best, who knows, but I am extremely happy with the ride and handling. I can never go back.

I'm focusing in on the KW V3s rather than the Bilsteins, Konis or Stasis/Ohlins. I'm curious if you did any kind of comparison evaluation of those. From what I've learned, the KW V3s seem like the best option, but I'm keeping an open mind and interested in hearing from others.

[Deckdout2]

You've come a long way real fast, and you picked up some fantastic parts along the way. The track vid looks amazingly fun. I have yet to do a road course- been to auto-x and down the strip numerous times, but have my heart set on going to VIR or a good road course soon. Do you have ADS- if so did you lose the functionality of the suspension with the Ohlins? Keep up the modding- looks great man!

-Paramy

[Deckdout2]

I'm focusing in on the KW V3s rather than the Bilsteins, Konis or Stasis/Ohlins. I'm curious if you did any kind of comparison evaluation of those. From what I've learned, the KW V3s seem like the best option, but I'm keeping an open mind and interested in hearing from others.

b6bydesign has the kw's and dislikes them.

[well_armed]

Setting up suspension is tough. I trust Stasis to do there job and pick the right valving for me. I like a product that was developed specifically for my car and weight, etc.

I've had adjustable High/low rebound and Compression stuff, and it is very difficult to setup properly.

But to answer your question, yes it eliminates the ADS function as the OEM struts were taken off the car.

[richib86]

b6bydesign has the kw's and dislikes them.

i love mine

[Deckdout2]

Setting up suspension is tough. I trust Stasis to do there job and pick the right valving for me. I like a product that was developed specifically for my car and weight, etc.

I've had adjustable High/low rebound and Compression stuff, and it is very difficult to setup properly.

But to answer your question, yes it eliminates the ADS function as the OEM struts were taken off the car.

Sounds like it's time for you to go get corner balanced.

From one suspension guru to another I understand where you're coming from completely.

i love mine

I'm sure it has something to do with it blowing out on him once or twice and him having to deal with their service.

[Foxglove]

Love this thread -- how are you liking the stoptech? I went to the track last weekend for a DE with everything bone stock. I can tell I'll need larger brakes or better pads -- something. Although they did well, I experienced some fading at the end of my runs. Also, more stopping power the better in general, so I am looking into stoptech as well as carbotech for pads. Thoughts?

Ross

[Sms4Hou]

really like that car! looks like mine... meteor gray, with piano black 7 "something" wheels. :) mine are forgestar f14, not the nicer BBS wheels. also, the stoptec brakes look really sharp.

[handruin]

Question about the install of your former H&R OE sport springs. I believe you originally put them on prior to the coil-overs. When they get installed did you have to take apart the multi link suspension in order to get the oem ones out and put the H&R in or can they come out an easier way like compressing? When I asked my local shop they thought the suspension has to be disconnected. I've never done springs which is why I'm asking.

[well_armed]

I just had a baby, so I am afraid this thread will get updated rather infrequently.

Here is my 1/4 passes....



12.206 @113.64MPH
-526 DA
Pacific Raceways NHRA

2013 DSG
91 GIAC Stage 1 File (Pump)
Roc Euro intake
Eurocode catless headers
Milltek Resonated "Cat-back"
19" BBS CH-R / Michelin PSS 255/35R19
Stoptech 380mm ST-60

Driver: 175lbs
ESP OFF/OFF
Dynamic Mode
1/4 Tank
Spare removed
No launch control

1st time drag racing. Good times

[thedollardoctor]

Kickass solid times man! Consistent as well. Very nice! To my knowledge these are the fastest Stage I pump times on ANY tuning platform? Especially impressive on 91 octane! Hmmmmm, maybe there IS something to the headers afterall? :-)

[well_armed]

APR Coolant reservoir fits on facelifted cars...

[well_armed]

Corner balanced and alignment.

4157 lbs with full tank and me in it. These cars are meant for German concrete salesmen.

[DATZ]

Did you ever get your ADS error coded out after installing your coilovers?

[thedollardoctor]

WTF?! Image not posted......

[thedollardoctor]

Ahhhhhhhh, nice! Can't wait to see what you do with your NEW toy :-)

MUCH better choice for a dedicated road course car anyway.....

[aaronz]

Awesome, great color!

[drob23]

Sweet!!! This seems like a better move considering your how aggressively you've been modding your S4. Was worried you were gonna start pulling out seats and taking out the AC You planning to part out some the S4 mods or just refrain from taking her to the track? If you don't mind me asking, have you always been into tracking/modding cars?

[The_Transporter]

Damn... I was hoping you'd be the first to run stage 2 AND headers. Anyone running that setup yet with QM times or Dyno numbers?
The RS is beautiful btw!!!

[petrashevsky]

Damn... I was hoping you'd be the first to run stage 2 AND headers. Anyone running that setup yet with QM times or Dyno numbers?

Imolamoster has APR stage 2 and headers.
His best 1/4 mile was 11.8 @ 116
with the back seat and other things removed, I should add.

[The_Transporter]

Imolamoster has APR stage 2 and headers.
His best 1/4 mile was 11.8 @ 116
with the back seat and other things removed, I should add.

Nice!!! Do you know what octane tune for that run?

[petrashevsky]

Nice!!! Do you know what octane tune for that run?

1/4 mile thread from another site shows he was on race fuel running 100 octane tune.
estimated weight savings from stripped interior were 150-200 lbs if I remember correctly.

[jedirocker]

Very jealous of the Porsche purchase! I sooo want a side car for track use, and a used Porsche would fit that bill. But my off-roading desire is stronger, so the money goes into the 4Runner.

[thedollardoctor]

Looking good bro!

[xuandatou]

APR Coolant reservoir fits on facelifted cars...

Nice looking S4!!

And I'm just wondering how is the APR coolant reservoir working, since I'm planning to upgrade the coolant system

[Auditude2.0T]

Damn... I was hoping you'd be the first to run stage 2 AND headers. Anyone running that setup yet with QM times or Dyno numbers?
The RS is beautiful btw!!!

I went [email protected] with GIAC Stage 2 with Testpipes on 104 octane. My car was a 6MT

[ryan_m]

Blast from the past here, sorry for the thread resurrection.

Question for you about the Escort mount... did you have lots of problems with it bouncing? Ever figure out a solution? I'm shopping to try and find a way to get it cleanly installed (without using the visor) and was looking for feedback on the mount you bought. Great looking car!