Lowering the A7 this Am......

**sd761** · 04-30-2018 06:08 AM

Sooooo after a long time coming I finally ordered the coils and awe exhaust and the car is getting its coils as we speak. This is a 2016 A7. I will post some before pics and will post some after pics later on today or tonight! Went with the ST-X coils so I will set them and forget them and the added savings I will put towards the awe.....

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Front driver side

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**sd761** · 04-30-2018 10:09 AM

Almost done

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**sd761** · 04-30-2018 10:38 AM

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**Dutch_A6** · 04-30-2018 10:40 AM

Looking good! What size wheels and tires are you running and what offset are they? I'm still debating on what the best way to go is without running into rubbing issues, though the parking garage I have to use might keep me from going lower

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**sd761** · 04-30-2018 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Dutch_A6

Looking good! What size wheels and tires are you running and what offset are they? I'm still debating on what the best way to go is without running into rubbing issues, though the parking garage I have to use might keep me from going lower

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21” Bathurst with 275/3o/21 Ventus tires

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**Dutch_A6** · 04-30-2018 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by sd761

21” Bathurst with 275/3o/21 Ventus tires

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Kk, I'm on 275/35/20 with an et of 33, what offset are you running?

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**sd761** · 04-30-2018 11:22 AM

Sorry. I believe they are 32.

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**Dutch_A6** · 04-30-2018 11:24 AM

Cool, looking forward to hear your impressions on the ride after it's settled.

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**sd761** · 04-30-2018 01:01 PM

After with a final wash after long winter.

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**sd761** · 04-30-2018 01:03 PM

Also debadged and painted rings matte grey

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**Eugeinus** · 04-30-2018 01:08 PM

Looks dope! Where did you buy those wheels? Looking for a set for my ride!

**sd761** · 04-30-2018 01:13 PM

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**sd761** · 04-30-2018 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Eugeinus

Looks dope! Where did you buy those wheels? Looking for a set for my ride!

America discount tires. Love these wheels.

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**morski** · 04-30-2018 01:40 PM

nice stance! Hows the ride compared to stock?

**sd761** · 04-30-2018 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by morski

nice stance! Hows the ride compared to stock?

Actually it feels the same but better. If that makes sense. Feels more grounded less floaty but not harsh at all. I was expecting a big difference with driving but I love it.

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**2wookies** · 04-30-2018 05:24 PM

Oh boy that’s gonna rub!!! When it settles in a week or two you might wanna raise it a tad.

**sd761** · 04-30-2018 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

Oh boy that’s gonna rub!!! When it settles in a week or two you might wanna raise it a tad.

So far so good but I would like to raise the front a tad. I just don’t know how to do it!

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**p3u** · 04-30-2018 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

Oh boy that’s gonna rub!!! When it settles in a week or two you might wanna raise it a tad.

What he said.

**yeuchau** · 04-30-2018 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by sd761

So far so good but I would like to raise the front a tad. I just don’t know how to do it!

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Put your car on jack stand, remove wheels and use the wrench that comes with it to adjust height.
It’s pain in the @ss to do it.

**sd761** · 05-01-2018 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by yeuchau

Put your car on jack stand, remove wheels and use the wrench that comes with it to adjust height.
It’s pain in the @ss to do it.

Isn’t there a little screw I must unlock as well? Then I will have to measure the threads right? So I know how many times to turn it? The guy at the shop just used his hands to turn it. Looked fairly easy to turn maybe bc they are new.

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**Dutch_A6** · 05-01-2018 05:01 AM

I think it depends on the manufacturer if there is a not to loosen but the could should have come with a tool to turn it.

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**sd761** · 05-01-2018 05:52 AM

I’m going to keep an eye on it. I went out there this am and it looks bad ass.

although I still will want to raise the front a hair I’m going to live with it until I have time to do it.

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**Saabya6** · 05-01-2018 06:10 AM

Looks good woah! Where in PA are you? Im in Philly.. good to see some local-ish members

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**2wookies** · 05-01-2018 06:36 AM

No really....raise it now. Its going to settle and you'll be burning paint off your fenders. Maybe ask the shop that installed them to bring it up, but in a week or two that thing is going to come down.

**highPSI-S4** · 05-01-2018 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by sd761

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Looks dang good! Calipers will set it off perfectly.

**sd761** · 05-01-2018 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

No really....raise it now. Its going to settle and you'll be burning paint off your fenders. Maybe ask the shop that installed them to bring it up, but in a week or two that thing is going to come down.

They are too far away to swing by. I’m going to try it myself at least on the front.

Originally Posted by highPSI-S4

Looks dang good! Calipers will set it off perfectly.

Thanks. Considering yellow....

Originally Posted by Saabya6

Looks good woah! Where in PA are you? Im in Philly.. good to see some local-ish members

Delco.

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**sd761** · 05-01-2018 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

No really....raise it now. Its going to settle and you'll be burning paint off your fenders. Maybe ask the shop that installed them to bring it up, but in a week or two that thing is going to come down.

Do you know how much it will settle? I’m going to try and bring it up to the higher side of the tire. Then let it settle. Maybe do it Thursday afternoon.

Think the back is good? Bc. Don’t want to tackle that one... I don’t mind the back. I like it.

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**2wookies** · 05-01-2018 08:08 AM

You'll be tucking tire for sure, and if you have anybody in the back it'll probably rub on the carpet liner. If you get different wheels or spacers to make them flush you're gonna rub the paint. Why not ask the shop to bring it up?

**sd761** · 05-01-2018 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

You'll be tucking tire for sure, and if you have anybody in the back it'll probably rub on the carpet liner. If you get different wheels or spacers to make them flush you're gonna rub the paint. Why not ask the shop to bring it up?

There about 45 mins away and I can’t take off work and they are not ope on weekend. Fronts def need a little back I’m not worried no one is in the back except my 5 and 3 year old so that should be ok.

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**yeuchau** · 05-01-2018 10:13 AM

I am not so sure about rubbing, that doesn't seem to be lowered than mine.
But really depends on wheel/tire setup.
Are you running 21x9, 9.5, 10 or 10.5? I see that offset is 32, how much clearance you have from your fender inward toward the tires?

**sd761** · 05-01-2018 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by yeuchau

I am not so sure about rubbing, that doesn't seem to be lowered than mine.
But really depends on wheel/tire setup.
Are you running 21x9, 9.5, 10 or 10.5? I see that offset is 32, how much clearance you have from your fender inward toward the tires?

21x10.5. I’m not running now but now I’m concerned when they settle maybe I will??? I don’t know. Seem to be fine. Wish they were a tad higher but I just went out to the lot and it looks good. :)

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**2wookies** · 05-01-2018 10:54 AM

Do a test fit and slowly bring the car down....I'm rooting for you I really am.

**sd761** · 05-01-2018 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

Do a test fit and slowly bring the car down....I'm rooting for you I really am.

Oh I don’t want to go LOWER AI WANT TO GO A LITTLE HIGHER

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**morski** · 05-01-2018 12:01 PM

Try this for help... http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...horizontal.pdf

**2wookies** · 05-01-2018 12:20 PM

No I meant put your wheels on and then slowly lower the car off the jack to make sure you don't hit paint

**sd761** · 05-01-2018 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

No I meant put your wheels on and then slowly lower the car off the jack to make sure you don't hit paint

my bad.

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**sd761** · 05-01-2018 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by morski

Try this for help... http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...horizontal.pdf

Thanks

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**burlgoat53** · 05-01-2018 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by 2wookies

Oh boy that’s gonna rub!!! When it settles in a week or two you might wanna raise it a tad.

that's correct.. Would def consider it...pot holes will be a killer now for suspension an rims esp with the low profile tires...

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**sd761** · 05-08-2018 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by burlgoat53

that's correct.. Would def consider it...pot holes will be a killer now for suspension an rims esp with the low profile tires...

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Just raised the fronts 1/4 “. Better ... and I assume this will settle again in another week or so??? Can someone confirm?? Thanks next up awe exhaust on in a couple weeks

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**07S6** · 05-09-2018 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by sd761

Just raised the fronts 1/4 “. Better ... and I assume this will settle again in another week or so??? Can someone confirm?? Thanks next up awe exhaust on in a couple weeks

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Have you considered bolting the AWE up without the downpipes first to see how it sounds? I suppose if its acceptable, it will save you some cash.