The VW R32 suspension is the same that in S3 2008 8P?

[santi wrx]

The Vw R32 suspension is the same that in S3 2008 8P?

For my surprise Audi is not selling the S3 in the USA. I must get my suspension before a track day and I am on a hurry.

What other car have the same suspension? I want to buy some coilovers.

thanks

 

[santi wrx]

Is the same suspension of the audi a3 2.0T quattro?

 

[V6Pete]

Let's start again...... what model have you actually got?

 

[beanoir]

Surely the R32 nearly 100kg heavier has different suspension to an S3? I could be wrong, just fancied a guess as i'm bored..

 

[santi wrx]

Audi S3 quattro 2008

 

[V6Pete]

Audi S3 quattro 2008

Ok. Struts are the same, but the S3 will use lighter front springs.

 

[S3-Dan]

but the point is they fit right ? theyl be a lttile stiffer but hes using it for a track day !

 

[NY_Sportback]

but the point is they fit right ? theyl be a lttile stiffer but hes using it for a track day !

Definitely fit, I compare S-line springs to R32 off the car and they are the same height but the S-Line coil is a larger diameter (US spec R32 vs Euro Spec S-line)

 

[LWNY]

Definitely fit, I compare S-line springs to R32 off the car and they are the same height but the S-Line coil is a larger diameter (US spec R32 vs Euro Spec S-line)

Waddabout R32 vs Stateside Spec S-line? Are they going to be too low that I have to mind the sleeping policeman?

 

[V6Pete]

but the point is they fit right ? theyl be a lttile stiffer but hes using it for a track day !

Yes but springs are designed as sets. If the front is harder (and higher due to stiffness) than the rears, then it won't drive right.

 

[beanoir]

That was kind of my point Pete, would make the car handle a bit odd and screw the handling up a treat wouldn't it?

 

[V6Pete]

That was kind of my point Pete, would make the car handle a bit odd and screw the handling up a treat wouldn't it?

Yeah it wouldn't be the best idea at all. The R32 / A3 3.2 has a considerably heavier engine, so will run different springs. He'd be better off buying regular 2.0T springs as these will be right for his weights.