Do all 1.8T A3's have sports suspension?

[TOM1371]

Thinking about getting an A3 1.8T but am not a big fan of bone shaking suspension - Do all 1.8T's come with sports suspension?

Thanks for any replies! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[mastertech]

the suspension on these cars are quite comfortable.it starts getting ugly when lowered springs are fitted.

 

[RichA3Turbo]

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Speedo said:
I agree the after market springs/shocks would probably change the drive!!

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For the better! upraated suspension would make it handle better, at the sacrifice of omfort..but not greatly.

All 1.8T A3's were 'Sport'...they didnt make anything else!

Rich

 

[Gambba]

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RichA3Turbo said:
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Speedo said:
I agree the after market springs/shocks would probably change the drive!!

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For the better! upraated suspension would make it handle better, at the sacrifice of omfort..but not greatly.

All 1.8T A3's were 'Sport'...they didnt make anything else!

Rich

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Agree with Rich on the suspension front, but I suppose this is dependent on the driver and your preference. Standard sports suspension is too spongy for me which is why I changed.

P.S. Across the water here you only get sports suspension as part of certain trim packages....or you specifically order it.

 

[h5djr]

All A3 1.8T were Sports and had the standard sports suspension package together with 16" wheels and 205/55 tyres.

The only exception was a batch that were produced at the very end on the series 1 A3 production which had a different suspension setup and 17" wheels with 205/45 tyres.

I currently drive an A3 1.8T (2002) and I tried one of these run-out versions with 205/45 tyres. The handling was better and great through the lanes, but it was too harsh for longer journeys. I personally like the standard setup which I find is a reasonable balance between handling and comfort.

Dave

 

[Gambba]

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David Robinson said:
All A3 1.8T were Sports and had the standard sports suspension package together with 16" wheels and 205/55 tyres.


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Um uh, in the UK only! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[h5djr]

Very true. I live in the UK and do not know what Audi sells in other markets.

Dave

 

[M70RMY]

I was under the impression that there were two models, the A3 1.8T and the A3 1.8T Sport. As for it getting ugly when lowering springs are fitted, I noticed a vast improvement straight away when I lowered mine! If you gonna buy a fast car, you want re assurance that it will go around corners!

 

[cybrey]

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M70RMY said:
the A3 1.8T and the A3 1.8T Sport.

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AFAIK theres only the 1.8t Sport. If its got a turbo its a sport.