Eibach Springs arrived
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These are the 50/40 springs I assume? I'm looking at getting the 30mm springs soon, B5 perches are also waiting to go on too. You fitting them yourself? Let us know how you get on if so and make sure you get some pics up too.
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Mac,
Out of interest, what's your plan with the pinch bolts?
I really want to fit mine on my drive, but am too scared of the pinch bolt!!!!
Danny I'll be fitting them next week sometime when my mate has some free space at his garage, he will deal with any issues for me but I will be watching and helping fit them so issues arising I will capture and post.
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Hope it goes well Mac. My mechanic had a nightmare with the pinch bolt and had to send the suspension arm to a specialist to have it drilled out after he attempted to cut it in the middle. Arguably a mistake on his part in the first place...
Fingers crossed yours goes smoothly!
Fingers crossed yours goes smoothly!
I agree. I have a 3.0TDI SE running on Eibach 30mm lowering springs. They've been on about five months now, and I've never regretted the swap. On an S-Line, the improvement will be greater still, due to the God-awful ride on standard S-Line springs.
Are these the bolts you speak of?????
AUDI A4 TOP ARM SUSPENSION REPAIR BOLT KIT (PAIR) INC WASHERS AND LOCKNUTS | eBay
AUDI A4 TOP ARM SUSPENSION REPAIR BOLT KIT (PAIR) INC WASHERS AND LOCKNUTS | eBay
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They are indeed.
I wanted to see how much they were from the dealer before buying from eBay.
Popped into see my mate this morning, good news he has a box of VAG goodies - including pinch bolts, happy days
Right gents had a nightmare, no problem at all with the pinch bolts, but when tightening the offside pinch bolt the suspension upright snapped, £241+vat 
(tps - £3.92 cheaper than Audi), anyway all done now, so will get some pics at the weekend when the rain stops, in the mean time here's a pic of the offending upright grrrr
(tps - £3.92 cheaper than Audi), anyway all done now, so will get some pics at the weekend when the rain stops, in the mean time here's a pic of the offending upright grrrr
Right gents had a nightmare, no problem at all with the pinch bolts, but when tightening the offside pinch bolt the suspension upright snapped, £241+vat
A true nightmare for you but I don't understand why it could snap when tightening. I would hazard a guess the mechanic has tried to spread it too wide causing a crack when stripping down and it's popped when tightening.
Ok gents the sun popped out so here's few pics - before - during - after (pic heavy lol) hope you like
Before
During - 3 bolts - 1 under water tank
Top arms out
Out
Back in with new spring
Could only do shots of front due to having to leave the car in the shop while I went to work
After
Before
During - 3 bolts - 1 under water tank
Top arms out
Out
Back in with new spring
Could only do shots of front due to having to leave the car in the shop while I went to work
After
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Hardly worth the wait to be honest.... Haha
only joking Mac, looks spot in mate, how does it handle and what's the ride quality like. I'm tempted with Eibachs on the avant but don't want to lose the comfort.
only joking Mac, looks spot in mate, how does it handle and what's the ride quality like. I'm tempted with Eibachs on the avant but don't want to lose the comfort.
I have to admit the ride is so much smoother than the s-line springs, handles really well, overall a much better ride all round
