Planning on purchasing B5 A4, want to lower it, what coilovers to go with?

[The_Auto_Tech]

Hey guys, looking to purchase a B5 A4 this weekend. It's on stock suspension right now and I want to get a set of coilovers and lower it. My B5 S4 has a set of Stasis Street Sports and love them, but they are quite pricey. I'm wanting to go cheaper on the A4 as it won't be put through the turns and is just going to be a nice looking daily driver. I know there's cheaper options like Vogtlands, VMAXX, Racelands, etc. but wasn't sure if you guys had any recommendations. Thanks!

[murdered APR a4]

before you get flamed, use the search box, you will find that most run with ST's

[murdered APR a4]

also you kind of answered with your s4 having them so gl

[55fanatic]

I ran BC Racing on my E46M3 they are about $1000 delivered height and rebound adjustable with shock adjuster extensions. They came with a one year replacement warranty and then if they break after that, you can purchase a whole corner for $95... I have a set sitting in my garage right now that were destined for my A4 sedan, they will be going on my Wagon as soon as I get it

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

We carry FK coils which are great for someone on a budget. They offer adjustable ride height from 30-60mm. Check them out below.

Free shipping is available on these coils as well!


Click HERE to order or for more information.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jason

[rbleka]

i'm running bilstein pss9's and i love them. smooth ride and great handling. also cant beat a lifetime warranty iirc. I paid 1400 for them new. height & stiffness(without removing wheels) adjustability.

[Seerlah]

The same option that exist on the B5 S4 exist on the B5 A4 platform. You can even place your B5 s4 coilovers onto the B5 A4 if you wanted to, as long as it is Quattro. And as mentioned before, I also run ST coilovers. Great bang for the buck, but I purchased mine when they released last year and am entitled to a lifetime warranty (what really sold me) vs 5 years. Warranty policies are a biggie with me when spending roughly over $100 on anything.

When I was coilover shopping, the Votgland GT coilovers were at the top of my list. The GT version recieved better reviews than the Stasis Streetsports. But the regular version, not so much. Only thing holding me back was the price on them (came with 10 year warranty). Then the ST deal popped up and was just too good of a deal to pass up (made by KW).

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

This is partially correct.

Yes S4 coil-overs bolt up completely fine but the spring rates are different to support the added weight of the 2.7T motor.

This may cause issues with ride quality and how the car sits.

It could be very possible that by even turning the coils all the way down you wont get the desired ride height as you want due to the springs not compressing enough since the 1.8T motor weighs less.

Jason

[Seerlah]

He wants coilovers, not a spring/shock combo where it would make a significant difference. Only difference would be the way the springs compress, with end results of a stiffer spring rate. I have B5 S4 coilovers on my 1.8t, and chose these units for that very reason (stiffer spring rates). I am not the only person who has done this, and don't regret my decidion one bit (was at first shakey of a too harsh ride quality, but that proved to be far from the case with my particular coilover choice). Placing 1.8t Quattro coilovers on a B5 S4 would cause an issue on the 2.7t, but not the other way around. Not so much if you were to place on coilovers for the 2.8 N/A Quattro onto the 2.7t. I have even noticed that some PNs for coilovers coincide for the 2.8 Quattro and 2.7t.

To the OP, if you are going the ST route, they have now changed all the B5 platform with Qauttro to one unit. Meaning, the 1.8t, 2.8, and 2.7t all use the same coilover. This was not the case when I first purchased, and it seems they have changed up their line-up a bit (even in design).

It could be very possible that by even turning the coils all the way down you wont get the desired ride height as you want due to the springs not compressing enough since the 1.8T motor weighs less.

Jason

Just realised what you last posted. If this is the case, then a different coilover option should be in the works. And ironically, the new design of the ST coilovers have this flaw with a couple people. I have a very nice stance (I don't slam my vehicle), and have a lot of threads left in the front and a fair amount left on the rear.

[biketsai]

Please search,
Stasis Street Sports

[Jordan80]

Running Vogtlands that were $800 shipped and I love them. Ride like coils that are $1k+

[revbjeff]

This is partially correct.

Yes S4 coil-overs bolt up completely fine but the spring rates are different to support the added weight of the 2.7T motor.

This may cause issues with ride quality and how the car sits.

It could be very possible that by even turning the coils all the way down you wont get the desired ride height as you want due to the springs not compressing enough since the 1.8T motor weighs less.

Jason

Your link for coils says they work with all B5 A4... The 2.8 can't be that much different weight then 2.7tt. But the coils are good for 1.8t and 2.8. You guys should work on your stories.

I would look for a set of used coils in the classifieds.