S5 cab - what mod to do next...?

**RbcVfy723** · 05-27-2016 04:33 PM

Getting the itch to improve the handling of the car but can't decide if I should add some KW HAS Springs or an 034 rear arb first. I was thinking that I shouldn't lower the car anymore (or very little if any) since the car already has a bunch of scrapes under the front bumper. Thoughts?

2012 S5 Cabrio, Monsoon Grey, APR Stage 2, 20x10 Vorsteiner VFF-103 et30, 12mm rear spacers, Spectra Photosync 50% all around

**The Punisher** · 05-27-2016 04:57 PM

Def lower the car

**DreDay** · 05-27-2016 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by The Punisher

Def lower the car

X2

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**Powderhound** · 05-27-2016 05:21 PM

My vote is go with "more low" and have heard good things about the KW HAS. If staying at stock height then go for 034 rear arb.

**swag** · 05-27-2016 06:10 PM

Oh cool. I also have a cab, same color, and black 20" rims. I agree with the others, u definitely should go lower. Im installing Eibachs on mine this upcoming Tuesday:)

**RbcVfy723** · 05-27-2016 09:00 PM

Thanks. Springs it is...just got to find a deal on the KW HAS springs. @swag let me know how the eibachs work for you!

2012 S5 Cabrio, Monsoon Grey, APR Stage 2, 20x10 Vorsteiner VFF-103 et30, 12mm rear spacers, Spectra Photosync 50% all around

**RbcVfy723** · 05-08-2017 11:24 PM

We'll it took me a year to finally get it all done. Lowered the car on KW HAS and added the 034 sway bar and end links.

Looking forward to trying it out on some canyon runs this week.

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**DreDay** · 05-09-2017 12:24 AM

Nice! Looks awesome! I'm sure you'll notice a big difference. Love those wheels too.

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**Mops@Nemesis** · 05-09-2017 06:00 AM

Damn Rico.... looking fantastic!

**RbcVfy723** · 05-10-2017 12:20 AM

Thanks guys! Appreciate all your help MOPS with sourcing the parts and the guys at SUPREMEPOWER did a great job on the install. I'm thinking the rears need to be dropped another 1/4". What do you think?

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**HipHop615** · 05-10-2017 12:26 AM

More pics with top down? ECodes would make it look great too IMO

**mcbuck** · 05-10-2017 03:32 AM

Looks good, 034 rsb will flatten it through the corners, YUGE difference.

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**RbcVfy723** · 05-11-2017 04:57 PM

Here's some pics with top down. ECodes may be in the future

Originally Posted by HipHop615

More pics with top down? ECodes would make it look great too IMO

**HipHop615** · 05-11-2017 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by RbcVfy723

Here's some pics with top down. ECodes may be in the future

This makes me want to sell my coupe. I have always wanted the cab.....

**RbcVfy723** · 05-11-2017 05:45 PM

Definitely worth having a cab in SoCal. I drive around with the top down the majority of the time.

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**Mops@Nemesis** · 05-11-2017 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by RbcVfy723

Thanks guys! Appreciate all your help MOPS with sourcing the parts and the guys at SUPREMEPOWER did a great job on the install. I'm thinking the rears need to be dropped another 1/4". What do you think?

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Of course sir! I like the drop a lot, but I can see most wanting it a bit more flat. 20 minute fix.

I'm stealing one of those pics to edit :)

**Mops@Nemesis** · 05-11-2017 08:45 PM

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0a51de72aa1716bce0131741d00cca4c by Audiyos, on Flickr

**RbcVfy723** · 05-11-2017 10:25 PM

Ecodes just moved up on the to do list

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**MHSFBay** · 05-12-2017 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mops@SupremePower

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0a51de72aa1716bce0131741d00cca4c by Audiyos, on Flickr

Maybe just me--- I would like to see more ET on wheels, or more spacer-- Also-- Bigger brakes on front-- Stop Tech or ALCON.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 05-12-2017 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by MHSFBay

Maybe just me--- I would like to see more ET on wheels, or more spacer-- Also-- Bigger brakes on front-- Stop Tech or ALCON.

Yea, if it were mine, I'd have a 5mm front and 8mm rear, and a silver 380mm GT kit.

**bknewtype** · 05-12-2017 12:48 PM

thats a sexy ass cab

**RbcVfy723** · 05-13-2017 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by bknewtype

thats a sexy ass cab

Thanks!

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**RbcVfy723** · 05-13-2017 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by mcbuck

Looks good, 034 rsb will flatten it through the corners, YUGE difference.

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Big difference - I agree! The car is much more fun to drive.

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**RbcVfy723** · 05-13-2017 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Mops@SupremePower

Yea, if it were mine, I'd have a 5mm front and 8mm rear, and a silver 380mm GT kit.

I agree with you both on the ET. I have 12mm spacers on the rears already. Should I try 20mm? Maybe try the 12mm to the fronts to see how they look/fit.

BBK is on the list - cost is the issue - waiting until they need replacing and keeping a eye out for some good used ones. GT kit would be my dream kit but out of reach unless I find an amazing deal.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

**RbcVfy723** · 05-13-2017 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Mops@SupremePower

Of course sir! I like the drop a lot, but I can see most wanting it a bit more flat. 20 minute fix.

I'm stealing one of those pics to edit :)

I like the positive rake too and want to keep it. The springs settled to about 1" difference between front and rear height. I was thinking of getting it to 0.5-0.75"

I'm heading to SUPREMEPOWER on Tuesday so we'll see how it all works out - might have to add the spacers then also.

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**RbcVfy723** · 05-13-2017 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by DreDay

Nice! Looks awesome! I'm sure you'll notice a big difference. Love those wheels too.

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Thanks!

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**S5droptop** · 05-13-2017 09:20 AM

Sweet looking! I have the same exact car, but 100% stock, I'm resisting the urge to do anything but these pictures are making it hard.

**RbcVfy723** · 05-13-2017 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by S5droptop

Sweet looking! I have the same exact car, but 100% stock, I'm resisting the urge to do anything but these pictures are making it hard.

Thanks! I'm happy I did it. If I had to do it all over again, I'd start with lowering springs, the rear sway bar / end links, and new rims (or add wheel spacers if you want to keep the OEM rims).

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**Mops@Nemesis** · 05-13-2017 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by RbcVfy723

I agree with you both on the ET. I have 12mm spacers on the rears already. Should I try 20mm? Maybe try the 12mm to the fronts to see how they look/fit.

BBK is on the list - cost is the issue - waiting until they need replacing and keeping a eye out for some good used ones. GT kit would be my dream kit but out of reach unless I find an amazing deal.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

You have 12mm at the rear now? Damn! You could try 15mm, but no more. What's up front?

**RbcVfy723** · 05-13-2017 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mops@SupremePower

You have 12mm at the rear now? Damn! You could try 15mm, but no more. What's up front?

Nothing up front yet. Yes, 12mm already in the rears...probably just keep it then. Here's some pics.

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**wtrsxn** · 05-15-2017 12:27 AM

nice looking cab...

Originally Posted by RbcVfy723

Here's some pics with top down. ECodes may be in the future

**RbcVfy723** · 05-16-2017 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by wtrsxn

nice looking cab...

Thanks!

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