Adjustable Spring Perch ?

lorryz · May 26, 2014

I'm looking to raise the rear of my car (s3 8l) to match the current height of my front end +10-20mm.

The only thing could find that would work are the these Adjustable Spring Perches for the tt 8n/mk4 R32 etc.

They look alright but they are $45 each plus shipping.

Is that a cheaper solution like solid/poly perches that will give a bit of height over the OEM rubber ones? ( I couldn't find one).

Or perhaps a cheaper adjustable perch ?

Cheers.

Above ECS poly-perch for FWD only apparently.

lorryz · May 26, 2014

Yes i could get new springs, but I'm just looking for the cheapest/best solution.

JimS3 · May 26, 2014

What springs are you running on the rear? Do you have the original rubber spring seats in place top and bottom?

mattyboy199 · May 26, 2014

why not just use a wheel spacer

lorryz · May 27, 2014

JimS3 said:
What springs are you running on the rear? Do you have the original rubber spring seats in place top and bottom?

Running H&R rears, I believe i do have both stock seats in place. I don't think i removed them when i installed the springs. Been a while since I've looked.

I just figured there might be an aftermarket poly seat or spring spacer that i could buy for a couple of bucks, that would give me a few extra mm.

Rather than spending $90 dollars + postage on an adjustable perch or new rear springs.

I'll keep looking, but maybe it doesn't exist.

lorryz · May 27, 2014

mattyboy199 said:
why not just use a wheel spacer

I have been looking for a spacer for the spring, I'm not sure a wheel spacer will give me much height (rear wheels have +20mm spacers on them already).

Perhaps i'm using the wrong search terms.

JimS3 · May 27, 2014

Eibach rear springs come with a rubber spacer that is fitted in addition to the OEM spring mounts, it is about 8mm thick, but because of the spring position raises the rear height about 15mm.

Not sure whether Eibach would supply you with a pair if you ask for them as 'spare parts'.

Here is a picture:

vrbob · May 27, 2014

JimS3 said:
What springs are you running on the rear? Do you have the original rubber spring seats in place top and bottom?

is this the rubber seat? COIL SPRING RUBBER MOUNT Audi S3 Hatchback quattro 8L (1996-2003) 1.8L - 225 BHP | eBay

JimS3 · May 27, 2014

vrbob said:
is this the rubber seat? COIL SPRING RUBBER MOUNT Audi S3 Hatchback quattro 8L (1996-2003) 1.8L - 225 BHP | eBay

That is the mount that sits above the rear spring. The Eibach rubber pads are fitted in addition to this mount, (between the car body and mount).

vrbob · May 27, 2014

Ah I see.

well that's a start

mattyboy199 · May 31, 2014

lorryz said:
I have been looking for a spacer for the spring, I'm not sure a wheel spacer will give me much height (rear wheels have +20mm spacers on them already).

Perhaps i'm using the wrong search terms.

I meant a wheel spacer to put on the spring seat to raise it in height, should work depends on the centre hole diameter

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