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Am I correct in thinking that 28810-1 is the correct part No for the latest range of H+R lowering springs (25mm lower)
As I would like to order some now for my S3? Where is best to buy preferably from the UK.

Thanks in advance
 
Cheers I was just looking at GNJ's website as you posted. Will order through them cheers
 
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H&R 28826-2 is the ones I just fitted
 
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Sug said:
Am I correct in thinking that 28810-1 is the correct part No for the latest range of H+R lowering springs (25mm lower)
As I would like to order some now for my S3? Where is best to buy preferably from the UK.

Thanks in advance
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I've hered the HR springs don't give a good ride, meant to be bouncy. I've just ordered these from emmanuele design which have good reviews when I've spoke to people.
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Tom moon said:
I've hered the HR springs don't give a good ride, meant to be bouncy. I've just ordered these from emmanuele design which have good reviews when I've spoke to people.View attachment 82233
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Let us know how you get on - ive also heard good things about the EMD springs. What's the drop on them ?
 
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Yeah will do! Just got to wait as they coming from us and I'm in uk!
It says
- Approximately 0.5" Front & Rear On Non-Mag Cars
- Approximately 0.75" Front & Rear On Mag-Ride Cars
 
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so 20mm for mag-ride cars... Are the springs different for mag and non-mag or does my car with mag sit at a different height to one without?
 
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Forbzeeee said:
so 20mm for mag-ride cars... Are the springs different for mag and non-mag or does my car with mag sit at a different height to one without?
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My understanding is that mag ride cars sit higher so the same spring lowers mag ride cars by a greater amount.
 
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Thanks @Rob2k68 I have always thought my car sits a bit high (in comparison to other S3s on 18's) and weirdly thought it was because of the19's, but now you say this it's probably because most others don't spec mag-ride. That's a whole 1/4" difference there!!
 
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Forbzeeee said:
Thanks @Rob2k68 I have always thought my car sits a bit high (in comparison to other S3s on 18's) and weirdly thought it was because of the19's, but now you say this it's probably because most others don't spec mag-ride. That's a whole 1/4" difference there!!
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Exactly mate - imagine how mine looked with mag ride and the original 18s it came with ??!! (pics somewhere on here no doubt)

Kept looking at S-Lines thinking that's how this should sit.

19s have reduced the tyre to arch gap by a further 5mm as the 235/35s are a larger diameter than the 225/40s on the 18s.
 
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Forbzeeee said:
Thanks @Rob2k68 I have always thought my car sits a bit high (in comparison to other S3s on 18's) and weirdly thought it was because of the19's, but now you say this it's probably because most others don't spec mag-ride. That's a whole 1/4" difference there!!
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Just out of interest what's your measurement from wheel rim to wheel arch eyebrow at the centre of the wheel. I'll measure mine tomorrow.
 
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Rob2k68 said:
Just out of interest what's your measurement from wheel rim to wheel arch eyebrow at the centre of the wheel. I'll measure mine tomorrow.
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I'll post the measurements tomorrow. Should be interesting.
 
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Rob2k68 said:
Just out of interest what's your measurement from wheel rim to wheel arch eyebrow at the centre of the wheel. I'll measure mine tomorrow.
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Hi Rob.
105mm on the front of mine and 100mm on the rear.19" with mag ride..:friends:
 
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pburv said:
Hi Rob.
105mm on the front of mine and 100mm on the rear.19" with mag ride..:friends:
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Wow ! You're on the ball thanks matey.

My drives on a slight slope so best to do it tomorrow at work. Will be interesting how's yours and Forbzeeee's compare as saloon and sportbrake both with mag ride and 19s.
 
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Rob2k68 said:
Wow ! You're on the ball thanks matey.

My drives on a slight slope so best to do it tomorrow at work. Will be interesting how's yours and Forbzeeee's compare as saloon and sportbrake both with mag ride and 19s.
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I'm keen as mustard....lol:rockwoot:
 
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So my measurements, S3 Sportback, Mag ride, OEM 19s & Eibach Sportlines fitted. Measured like this :-

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But readings taken 90 degrees looking square at the edge of the wheel rim, I have 80mm front :-

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and 75mm at the rear :-

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So @pburv exactly an inch lower than your measurements.

As the saloon can take 20s I suspect @Forbzeeee to be 10mm or so less than yours.
 
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Rob2k68 said:
So my measurements, S3 Sportback, Mag ride, OEM 19s & Eibach Sportlines fitted. Measured like this :-

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But readings taken 90 degrees looking square at the edge of the wheel rim, I have 80mm front :-

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and 75mm at the rear :-

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So @pburv exactly an inch lower than your measurements.

As the saloon can take 20s I suspect @Forbzeeee to be 10mm or so less than yours.
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Hi Rob.
The measurements I took were 90 deg square to the edge facing the wheel...
Quite a difference I did not expect this..Is it due to different wings fitted to the saloon? or is it a difference in suspension set up?...Cheers Paul.. :friends:
 
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when changing springs, will the auto adaptive xenon headlights need calibrating ?
 
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pburv said:
Hi Rob.
The measurements I took were 90 deg square to the edge facing the wheel...
Quite a difference I did not expect this..Is it due to different wings fitted to the saloon? or is it a difference in suspension set up?...Cheers Paul.. :friends:
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Yeah quite surprising !! Good to know we measures the same way. I know that when the Sportback comes with 19s from the factory it is fitted with plastic wheel arch extenders in order to meet the wheel & tyre coverage legislation (can't find a pic at the mo) but the saloon does not have theses. I believe that the saloon fenders are both higher and wider than the hatch and S/B.

RO65ERS said:
when changing springs, will the auto adaptive xenon headlights need calibrating ?
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Not sure about the adaptives but a few on here with xenons have had them reset ie. adjusted up , after lowering. I had mine checked at its service a couple of weeks back and were told that they were ok.
 
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RO65ERS said:
when changing springs, will the auto adaptive xenon headlights need calibrating ?
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Yes, my main beam is ok, but my dip beam barely lights up the road. To adjust it properly requires VCDS or a trip to the dealer. There are adjuster screws at the back of the light clusters.
 
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Not sure about the adaptives but a few on here with xenons have had them reset ie. adjusted up , after lowering. I had mine checked at its service a couple of weeks back and were told that they were ok.
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yeah, being adaptive, i would've thought they will read the road and adapt themselves to the situation. just as normal.

visionthing said:
Yes, my main beam is ok, but my dip beam barely lights up the road. To adjust it properly requires VCDS or a trip to the dealer. There are adjuster screws at the back of the light clusters.
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i don't have VCDS - although I'm going to invest in it at some point.i suppose i could always use the screws for the interim if needs be.

Then again, i could leave it till its first service and get them to calibrate them whilst its in for service...
 
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RO65ERS said:
yeah, being adaptive, i would've thought they will read the road and adapt themselves to the situation. just as normal.



i don't have VCDS - although I'm going to invest in it at some point.i suppose i could always use the screws for the interim if needs be.

Then again, i could leave it till its first service and get them to calibrate them whilst its in for service...
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I could be wrong but if you do adjust the beam manually then you must calibrate them by vcds as they could damage the adjusting motor??Like I said I could be wrong...:friends:
 
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can people post pictures of there lowered cars and what springs they have used?
 
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Looks like I'll start then lol !! Eibach Sportlines ....

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Rob2k68 said:
Looks like I'll start then lol !! Eibach Sportlines ....

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How you finding the eibachs with mag ride, and have you noticed any handling improvements?

I'm seriously considering a spring upgrade.

Stunning look car by the way!!
 
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Lisle91 said:
How you finding the eibachs with mag ride, and have you noticed any handling improvements?

I'm seriously considering a spring upgrade.

Stunning look car by the way!!
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Nice one - thanks !

Ride is 20-25% harsher but the bounciness has all but gone and it feels more focussed probably due to the lower C of G as much as anything plus it no longer looks like it's sitting on stilts like when it had the 18s on so overall a compromise that I'm happy with.

Are you saloon or hatch ?
 
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Rob2k68 said:
Nice one - thanks !

Ride is 20-25% harsher but the bounciness has all but gone and it feels more focussed probably due to the lower C of G as much as anything plus it no longer looks like it's sitting on stilts like when it had the 18s on so overall a compromise that I'm happy with.

Are you saloon or hatch ?
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Looks alone it's worth the upgrade in my opinion, but I like the sound sound of the points you've made above.

Waiting on delivery of a saloon mate.
 
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H&R 28826-2
No mag ride
16mm spacers on rear
20mm spacers in front

Never liked the height and the way the wheels were tucked away so at the start I wanted 19" wheels but couldn't find wheels I liked better than the standard ones for less than £2000
After it was lowered and the spacers went on I was happy.
 
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20mm rear **
16mm front **
 
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H&Rs 20mm. No mag.
15mm front spacers.
20mm rear.
I took mine to Audi after snd they adjusted the head light as they are on the minimum setting from factory.
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Eibach Sportlines.
I second @Rob2k68 comments that the car now has a harsher ride but still more than comfortable enough. The new stance has almost eradicated the bounce, helped turn-in and reduced understeer hugely and of course looks superb!

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batch said:
Eibach Sportlines.
I second @Rob2k68 comments that the car now has a harsher ride but still more than comfortable enough. The new stance has almost eradicated the bounce, helped turn-in and reduced understeer hugely and of course looks superb!

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You running spacers mate or just springs?

Looks superb!!
 
Sorry about the delay guys... I will get my measurements shortly.
 
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