S3 Springs and Dampers

[Aussiaudi]

Hi there, I am a newbie from down under so thought I should introduce myself before asking questions. I live in Melbourne and have owned several Porsches, Mercs, Beemers and also keep a Maserati Gransport as my toy so you can see I love my cars.
I have recently bought the S3 (8PA)as my town car but I am finding the ride just too hard around town so wondering what I can do with springs/dampers to give me a softer ride over the bumps but not mess too much with the handling. I don't want to lower the car as its plenty low enough as it is. Any advice or suggestions most welcome.
Geoff

 

[perazzi]

Hi there, I am a newbie from down under so thought I should introduce myself before asking questions. I live in Melbourne and have owned several Porsches, Mercs, Beemers and also keep a Maserati Gransport as my toy so you can see I love my cars.
I have recently bought the S3 (8PA)as my town car but I am finding the ride just too hard around town so wondering what I can do with springs/dampers to give me a softer ride over the bumps but not mess too much with the handling. I don't want to lower the car as its plenty low enough as it is. Any advice or suggestions most welcome.
Geoff

Funny you should mention that....

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...o’d-like-their-s3-have-softer-suspension.html

P.

 

[Aussiaudi]

Funny you should mention that....

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-sportback-8p-chassis/200161-am-i-only-person-planet-who%E2%80%99d-like-their-s3-have-softer-suspension.html

P.

Someone told me the Eibach Pro Sport springs with Bilstein touring dampers will do the job but I haven't been able to find Eibach springs for this model S3 so I have emailed Eibach. Apparently the springs are soft in a straight up down motion and stiffen up under excess weight eg cornering

 

[DPM]

Eibach only offer front springs for the S3 8P.

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/eib...8p-sportback-20t-fsi-quattro-1106-p-5174.html

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Aussiaudi]

Eibach only offer front springs for the S3 8P.Eibach 20mm Pro Lowering Suspension Springs S3 8P / S3 8P Sportback 2.0T FSi Quattro 11/06> - £135.00 : The premier online mail order VAG suspension and performance specialists. We offer a wide range of all the best branded suspension and performancDamian @ DPM Performance

Thanks very much Damian, would you agree with what I have been told, that is the progressive nature of these springs will soften the ride but not compromise handling. Also do you ship to Oz?ThanksGeoff