Just a quick suggestions post folks.
Recently had a set of Bilstein B12s and Forge adjustable tie bars fitted (in the lower position).
Long story short, the car was aligned immediately after (I know, before anyone jumps on that). I've probably done 300 or so miles on it now, so I'm hoping it's settled as much as it's going to by now.
Well happy with the change in handling characteristics. A little bit disappointed with the marginally 'high' look to the fronts, but I can live with it.
Problem I now have is my OCD is kicking in and the car seems to have developed a relatively minor pull to the left as it's settled and there is possibly some evidence of minor scrubbing in the outside of the n/s front (they were brand new F1s about a week before the suspension upgrade so would prefer not to replace them too soon!)
I'm likely to take the S3 to a specialist for a 'proper' setup to ensure its done correctly and was wondering whether it's worth doing the bushes now before I fork out for the alignment?
I had no real plans beforehand, but I was told that there was an issue with toe on the rear o/s wheel (even with the tie bars) and it couldn't be dialled out enough...
In short, which bushes should I do as a priority and which bushes should I use? The car is rarely 'ragged'
and I don't want a super hard, bone shaker type ride! It's very much a B-road machine and as it's a daily, most of the miles are dual carriageways and main roads.
Any suggestions welcomed and sorry for the long post!
Recently had a set of Bilstein B12s and Forge adjustable tie bars fitted (in the lower position).
Long story short, the car was aligned immediately after (I know, before anyone jumps on that). I've probably done 300 or so miles on it now, so I'm hoping it's settled as much as it's going to by now.
Well happy with the change in handling characteristics. A little bit disappointed with the marginally 'high' look to the fronts, but I can live with it.
Problem I now have is my OCD is kicking in and the car seems to have developed a relatively minor pull to the left as it's settled and there is possibly some evidence of minor scrubbing in the outside of the n/s front (they were brand new F1s about a week before the suspension upgrade so would prefer not to replace them too soon!)
I'm likely to take the S3 to a specialist for a 'proper' setup to ensure its done correctly and was wondering whether it's worth doing the bushes now before I fork out for the alignment?
I had no real plans beforehand, but I was told that there was an issue with toe on the rear o/s wheel (even with the tie bars) and it couldn't be dialled out enough...
In short, which bushes should I do as a priority and which bushes should I use? The car is rarely 'ragged'
and I don't want a super hard, bone shaker type ride! It's very much a B-road machine and as it's a daily, most of the miles are dual carriageways and main roads.Any suggestions welcomed and sorry for the long post!
