B7 S4 lowered on 19's and H&R's..pics inside

**Merlin00069** · 01-16-2011 07:39 PM

Just wanted to post a few pics of how my recently purchased B7 S4 looks with the 19in VMR's and H&R springs. A few quick pics from the side while i was in the garage today. I'll post a bunch of the car in the official B7 pics area soon..these included. I just did the springs in case anyone wants to know. Yea i know coil overs are better and i will eventually need shocks. I've lowered many cars before and have always had good luck and never abuse the car to expedite the shock blowing process. Car rides amazing...no problem with potholes at all and only minor minor rubbing on what seemed to be just the little "knob things" that are on the inside on the fenders that I removed. Zero problems since. I've read a lot of posts on how the car would look with this setup and not a lot of people take the time to post these pics so i thought i would. I love this setup...it was exactly what i wanted my driving setup to be for my B7. Soon some brake upgrades and some minor mods.Any ?'s feel free to ask.

**MNAudiUltra** · 01-16-2011 07:42 PM

perfect drop! race or sport springs?

**Merlin00069** · 01-16-2011 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by MNAudiUltra

perfect drop! race or sport springs?

My sentiments exactly. ;) Sport springs. 1.2/1.0

**james.bigouette** · 01-16-2011 08:01 PM

specs on wheels and tire setup...looks really good. I have H&R sports and koni yellow shocks and I love the combination. My MKV GTI is dumped on H&R coilovers and the spring and shock combo is perfect on the S4 for me.

**CHECKERED** · 01-16-2011 08:02 PM

looks good

I’m not too familiar with B7 colors, what color is the car and what color are the rims?

**freaksavior** · 01-16-2011 08:06 PM

my sport springs dropped my a4 more than that.

Car looks like dolphin gray and gunmetal rims. right?

**Naudi04** · 01-16-2011 08:08 PM

Anyone have a guess on how long those stock shocks will last with sport springs? Daily driving use so to speak.

**villajoe** · 01-16-2011 08:09 PM

whole car looks great!

**CHECKERED** · 01-16-2011 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Naudi04

Anyone have a guess on how long those stock shocks will last with sport springs? Daily driving use so to speak.

The S4 shocks are pretty solid, other cars that I have done: 6 months

**Merlin00069** · 01-16-2011 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by james.bigouette

specs on wheels and tire setup...looks really good. I have H&R sports and koni yellow shocks and I love the combination. My MKV GTI is dumped on H&R coilovers and the spring and shock combo is perfect on the S4 for me.

Thanks!
Wheels are:
Color: Gunmetal..v708 VMR's
Front wheel Size & Offset: 19x8.5 ET38
Rear wheel Size & Offset: 19x8.5 ET38
Bolt Pattern: 5x112
Composition: Light Weight Cast Aluminum Alloy

Originally Posted by CHECKERED

looks good

I’m not too familiar with B7 colors, what color is the car and what color are the rims?

Thanks.Color is Dolphin Gray ..wheels are gunmetal

**Merlin00069** · 01-16-2011 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by freaksavior

my sport springs dropped my a4 more than that.

Car looks like dolphin gray and gunmetal rims. right?

Yeap.Perhaps the A4 suspension differs on your setup. Just barely a credit cards worth of space on this setup. I didn't want it to where it rubbed yet i wanted it as low as possible without having that issue.

**BLopes07** · 01-16-2011 08:15 PM

Drop looks great!!
Are those mirrors chrome? They look chrome to me

**Merlin00069** · 01-16-2011 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by BLopes07

Drop looks great!!
Are those mirrors chrome? They look chrome to me

Nahhh...just a lot of light here in South Florida. Standard S4 mirrors. That cool silver/nickel color they have.

**Chi2005.5S4** · 01-16-2011 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Merlin00069

Nahhh...just a lot of light here in South Florida. Standard S4 mirrors. That cool silver/nickel color they have.

It seems to me the s4 mirrors have a more polished look after 2005.5, mine are a duller finish as are the ones i see on B6's.

Love the setup, I may go down the same road this summer..

**SCuattro NYC** · 01-17-2011 07:44 AM

Like the stance. Clean!

**cotmfk** · 01-17-2011 08:31 AM

Looks good!

**lil_southernboy** · 01-17-2011 09:37 AM

yo are you running 235's or 245's on your tires? I have the same set up on my B7 S4
with 245's. From everything i have read if i go with the H&R i will get some tire rub.

**Merlin00069** · 01-17-2011 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by lil_southernboy

yo are you running 235's or 245's on your tires? I have the same set up on my B7 S4
with 245's. From everything i have read if i go with the H&R i will get some tire rub.

I'm running....255/35-19.

**powderrecon** · 01-17-2011 02:38 PM

Well done. Looks awesome.

**tadhgbrosnan** · 01-17-2011 04:22 PM

Been on these forums almost 4 years now and I've heard alot of people say the RS4 wheels are played out. To that I say: bullshit. This car looks fantastic. We've seen it before, yes, but it never gets old, IMO.

**powderrecon** · 01-17-2011 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by tadhgbrosnan

Been on these forums almost 4 years now and I've heard alot of people say the RS4 wheels are played out. To that I say: bullshit. This car looks fantastic. We've seen it before, yes, but it never gets old, IMO.

+1. RS4's wheels FTW. Nothing looks better.

**GarrettReid** · 01-17-2011 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by powderrecon

+1. RS4's wheels FTW. Nothing looks better.

You're taking a chance with any other wheels. Whereas you know the RS4's are going to look good, any day, any time.

**moondev** · 01-17-2011 10:01 PM

The rs4s really do look amazing. I have a set of reps coming to me this weekend. I do wish they made a version that fit our cars with as much concave as you see in alot of bmw fitments. Why can't we get wheels like that? Because of the brake clearance?

**Fuffler** · 01-18-2011 12:03 AM

How are those NANKANG ULTRA SPORT tires? I've never heard of them. Who did you buy them from?

**KBM2007S4** · 01-18-2011 06:23 AM

Your car looks great!! I have a Dolphin Gray and was looking to put 18" 710's or 708's in gunmetal. I saved a picture of your car to my S4 Rims folder, could be my tax return present.

**x X CLoud X x** · 01-18-2011 08:33 AM

looks awesome love the drop, how much of a difference is the H&R Race and Sport springs?

**Merlin00069** · 01-18-2011 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by powderrecon

Well done. Looks awesome.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by powderrecon

+1. RS4's wheels FTW. Nothing looks better.

Agreed, Sporty yet clean and subtle.OEM style but not cheesy. They are exactly what i wanted.

Originally Posted by Fuffler

How are those NANKANG ULTRA SPORT tires? I've never heard of them. Who did you buy them from?

Good thus far. I bought em from my the same tire supplier i usually use. Its always tirerack or my guy online. Found him on ebay.

Originally Posted by KBM2007S4

Your car looks great!! I have a Dolphin Gray and was looking to put 18" 710's or 708's in gunmetal. I saved a picture of your car to my S4 Rims folder, could be my tax return present.

I'm honored.

**Tooney** · 01-20-2011 04:51 PM

OP where'd you buy them from, how much?

**Merlin00069** · 01-20-2011 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Tooney

OP where'd you buy them from, how much?

Got the wheels from VMR via ebay and the tires from the same guy i usually get them. It's always him or tirerack depending on the tires i need. Again an ebay guy.

**OLMEC** · 01-20-2011 07:38 PM

That looks NICE. Stance is PERFECT...

**Merlin00069** · 01-20-2011 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by OLMEC

That looks NICE. Stance is PERFECT...

Much appreciated. The H & R's turned out to be exactly what i wanted.

**Tooney** · 01-20-2011 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Merlin00069

Got the wheels from VMR via ebay and the tires from the same guy i usually get them. It's always him or tirerack depending on the tires i need. Again an ebay guy.

im talking about the springs

**B6JoeS4** · 01-21-2011 08:53 AM

Car looks great! Can't wait to polish my DG this summer. Mine is swirled horribly

**snopyro** · 01-21-2011 09:57 AM

Looks great. Did you have to do a wheel alignment? Any rubbing on full locked turns? What about rubbing with 4-5 people in the car?

**VMRWheels** · 01-21-2011 12:48 PM

Wow, drop looks perfect!

Any way you could email me over some higher resolution pictures to use for our website?

**adub** · 01-21-2011 06:27 PM

Same color car and direction I am going with mine.

^ Waiting for a good deal on some Gunmetal 18" 708's

**johnny_domino** · 01-22-2011 09:14 AM

Bad ass! Perfect setup!

**Merlin00069** · 01-22-2011 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Tooney

im talking about the springs

ECS Tuning. Board Vendor

Originally Posted by snopyro

Looks great. Did you have to do a wheel alignment? Any rubbing on full locked turns? What about rubbing with 4-5 people in the car?

Wheel alignment yes. A must for any lowered vehicle. The only rubbing issue i had were the little rubber things on the inside of the wheel wells....taken care of now. None during fully locked turns...unless your picking up speed.....which u should be in a fully locked turn. LoL. Had a max of 4 people in the car thus far...2 of them big guys...6'4 over 250 each and there was some rubbing if your going too fast over dips and what not.

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Wow, drop looks perfect!

Any way you could email me over some higher resolution pictures to use for our website?

Sure can. Thanks! PM me

Originally Posted by johnny_domino

Bad ass! Perfect setup!

Thanks!