Solo Werke S1 vs ST coilovers

**kcbar58** · 06-03-2016 02:22 PM

Sup guys, first time poster and new owner of an Ibis 2013 A4.

Planning on putting coils on it within the next month and I was wondering which you all preferred out of these two. I know there are a few posters with experience with both, but it seems that most of the difference comes down to ride height, which iirc, the Solo Werkes allow you to go lower. How about ride comfort, reliability, etc?

For reference, I plan on getting 19x8.5 or 19x9.5 wheels, and I want the front to be as low as it can go without having to tuck, and to have some amount of rake.

Disclaimer: I know this thread has been done before but since these companies have updated their coils a few times, I was wondering what the current opinion is. inb4 H&R or gtfo

Thanks!

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any other budget (i.e. ~$750 or less) recommendations are welcome...

**PyroDonkey** · 06-03-2016 02:32 PM

I have the ST's. I think they're more performance oriented than the Solo Werke's. The Solo Werke's will be more comfortable, I think, but the ST's are still nice to drive around in. They handle poor road conditions well and are comfortable. I believe they are stiffer, which would result in slightly better handling. Also, I think they have a longer warranty than the Solo Werke's. I've been happy with my ST's so far. I think they've been a good choice.

**mwalt** · 06-03-2016 03:03 PM

Pyro is spot on. Can't go wrong with either. ST's are a little stiffer and more high performance. Solo's are softer and retain more comfortable of a ride. I have the solos and think they're a great product for the money. Plus they go as low as you could need. You're safe no matter which you purchase, just comes down to what you want!