Lowering help!!

[dzachy]

Looking to lower my car
What lowering springs do people recommend that don't effect ride quality too much? Not looking to go too low, maybe about 25mm or so

 

[S3AMJ]

H&R springs bud. But you’ll probably want to change your shocks and you’ll also need to get some adjustable rear tie arms as lowering the cars generally throws in a lot of camber.


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[dzachy]

H&R springs bud. But you’ll probably want to change your shocks and you’ll also need to get some adjustable rear tie arms as lowering the cars generally throws in a lot of camber.


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Oh damn okay so this won't be as cheap as I'd hoped, any recommendations for shocks and tie arms?

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[NHN]

And those oem rear arms are prone to snap, even on recall, my old S3 recall arms from audi snapped again lol

 

[dzachy]

And those oem rear arms are prone to snap, even on recall, my old S3 recall arms from audi snapped again lol

Oh sh*t okay I'll definitely look into some tie arms then

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[S3AMJ]

Hmmmm, nothing is cheap with this cars.

You can just get lowering springs, just keep in mind your standard shocks will wear much quicker and your tyres will likely wear a lot more in the inner.


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[S3AMJ]

Just echoing NHN if your going to do it, do it right and do it once. Even if you need to wait longer to do it.


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[dzachy]

Just echoing NHN if your going to do it, do it right and do it once. Even if you need to wait longer to do it.


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Appreciate the pointers, where should I be looking for tie arms and shocks for an A3 8L?

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[S3AMJ]

A3 8L is it FWD or Quattro.

There a chap on here that sells kits and springs.

DPM Performance

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www.dpmperformance.co.uk

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[dzachy]

A3 8L is it FWD or Quattro.

There a chap on here that sells kits and springs.

DPM Performance

Performance UK Car Parts for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW | DPM Performance

DPM Performance supply performance car parts for Audi, Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda. All car parts come with our Price Beat Promise and FREE DELIVERY. Buy car parts online at DPM Performance.

www.dpmperformance.co.uk

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It's a FWD 1.8T, it's my first car!

And okay sweet I'll have a look on there thanks

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[<tuffty/>]

You won't need arms for a FWD A3

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[dzachy]

You won't need arms for a FWD A3

Oh okay, next step is deciding how many mm to go for, I've read that with cars the sports suspension there's barely any difference with a 25mm drop? Are shocks a must?

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[NHN]

A3 8L is it FWD or Quattro.

There a chap on here that sells kits and springs.

DPM Performance

Performance UK Car Parts for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW | DPM Performance

DPM Performance supply performance car parts for Audi, Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda. All car parts come with our Price Beat Promise and FREE DELIVERY. Buy car parts online at DPM Performance.

www.dpmperformance.co.uk

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Concur, top man to deal with, very helpful.

 

[S3AMJ]

As Tuffty mentioned and why I asked if it was FWD or Quattro. You won’t need adjustable rear tie arms being FWD. Springs and shocks would be all you’d need to change. Like I said before you can change your springs however your standard shocks will wear out fairly quickly. In my opinion the ride won’t feels very positive either. Save up and swap out shocks and springs at the same time if I were you.


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[NHN]

Naturally I sway towards it being an S3 lol, loved that car, alas it had its time, but damn it was fun.

 

[S3AMJ]

Naturally I sway towards it being an S3 lol, loved that car, alas it had its time, but damn it was fun.

Same, I’ve still got mine….. lots of fun to be had once Badger5 have completed it


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[hydro s3]

I got my my springs and shocks from DPM performance. I went with B8 shocks and H@R 25mm lowering springs.
The drive is spot on with them but they are still settling because I've only had them on just over a week.

 

[dzachy]

I got my my springs and shocks from DPM performance. I went with B8 shocks and H@R 25mm lowering springs.
The drive is spot on with them but they are still settling because I've only had them on just over a week.

Got any pictures buddy?

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[dzachy]

I got my my springs and shocks from DPM performance. I went with B8 shocks and H@R 25mm lowering springs.
The drive is spot on with them but they are still settling because I've only had them on just over a week.

Would b8 shocks fit an A3?

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[hydro s3]

Only got these pictures
Give DPM performance a message and see if they would fit a A3.
I would think they would fit or would do a set that would fit

 

[DPM]

Afternoon,

We've replied to your email this morning just asking to confirm your registration number. Once received we can get some options over for you

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[dzachy]

Afternoon,

We've replied to your email this morning just asking to confirm your registration number. Once received we can get some options over for you

Damian @ DPM Performance

Hi mate I've just replied

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[dzachy]

Only got these pictures View attachment 246147View attachment 246148View attachment 246149View attachment 246150
Give DPM performance a message and see if they would fit a A3.
I would think they would fit or would do a set that would fit

Ah nice, is that LY5K (Brilliant blue) by any chance?

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[hydro s3]

It's ming blue mate not sure what the paint code is. I'll have a look nxt time I'm out at the car and see.

 

[dzachy]

Bump
Anyone got any pictures of their lowered A3's and what mm the drop is?
I can't decide on what mm to go for

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