Springs & Shocks

[unchained999]

Looking into springs & shocks for future upgrade for A3 Sedan (Saloon).

Anyone know if any springs & shocks are available for A3 8V models at the moment?

Has anyone lowered their cars yet? If so, please share some comments.

 

[snowfree52]

KW is making some coilovers

 

[Don76]

H&R have 2 sets of springs ready for the saloon (sedan)
Sports =30mm drop. Supersports =45mm drop.
No pics, but desperate to see a saloon with Supersports fitted as I'll be fitting these on day1.

 

[GNJ_Motorsport]

Drop me a PM with what you want and I'll dig out some prices for you. 8V stuff is limited at the moment but seems to be coming out now.

I know we have some ST fixed height kits listed for the 3 door and sportback. Pricing will be similar for the Saloon.

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[MA3RC]

H&R have 2 sets of springs ready for the saloon (sedan)
Sports =30mm drop. Supersports =45mm drop.
No pics, but desperate to see a saloon with Supersports fitted as I'll be fitting these on day1.

When you say a drop of x mm is that from standard SE spec or what the car is currently sitting at?

 

[Don76]

That'll be from standard mate.

 

[Don76]

By standard, I mean sport. SE sits higher and s-line lower.

 

[faisal_16]

When you say a drop of x mm is that from standard SE spec or what the car is currently sitting at?

I think it's from se-spec. I've got s-line suspension on mine which is already 25mm lower than se. I've got 40mm springs waiting to be fitted so will measure before and after to confirm

 

[Don76]

Nice one faisal - which springs you got? H&R?

 

[DPM]

A3 8V Lowering Springs

A3 8V Springs & Shocks

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Don76]

Does the saloon run the same springs as SB/Hatch ??

 

[GNJ_Motorsport]

Does the saloon run the same springs as SB/Hatch ??

No idea as yet. I think it will do but not seen any confirmation.

 

[faisal_16]

Nice one faisal - which springs you got? H&R?

I've gone with 40mm ST by KW springs. Had them fitted yesterday but not had a chance to take pics yet. The car seems to have come done a touch but I'll confirm by measuring once it's fully settled. The ride quality is no different to factory so overall, I'm happy

I'll see if I can get some pics later

 

[Don76]

Looking forward to the pics. Interesting to hear the ride ain't no worse than stock too!

What was your standard setup? S3 / S-Line / sport or SE?

 

[faisal_16]

I had the S-line suspension before. I've been out all day today and the ride quality is definitely unchanged from factory. I've not had a chance to measure the actual drop yet but it's definitely not 40mm, as expected.



For the cost, I'm pleased with the results. Would love it a bit lower but didn't fancy getting coilovers since this is supposed to be the sensible car. Will get some spacers for the rear and take some proper pics soon

 

[Don76]

Looking good!!
I like the fact it appears to have a slight rake towards the front.
Bit of a pet hate when springs leave the rear lower than the front.