Audi S3 8L: Bilstein B8 with H&R 25mm Lowering Springs

Hi Damian,

Ages ago I bought this shock and spring combo from you (~2010 i think). I have done 110k since then, the front shocks have been replaced once (so they've done ~55K) but all the other components have done 110k

I am looking at replacing all the shocks because they're knackered; definitely the rear

Question: The springs to my knowledge are fine but after 110k should they be replaced as a matter of course or only if their damaged?

Cheers,
Alex

 

Evening,

Thank you for your post.

If you're changing everything else, me personally, I'd also change the rear springs.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

Only the front shocks have been replaced since 2010. Springs, front and back, have done 110k

Would you change front and rear springs given the mileage?

 

I'd say change both the front and rear springs at that mileage then.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

Hi Damian,

I'm looking at your website and i see that i can get the Bilstein B12 setup which is effectively B8 shocks with Eibach 25/20mm lowering springs for £600

I'd prefer Bilstein B8 shocks with H&R 25/25mm lowering springs as before, however buying separately this ends up at £770

...are you able to make the B8 with H&R springs combination less painful?

Cheers
Alex

 

Morning,

I'm sure we could do something but unfortunately the Bilstein B8 dampers for the S3 8L are on back order with Bilstein until August.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

ok thanks; I'll have to drive carefully then for now

 

Hi Damian,

Are these back in stock?

 

Morning,

Nothing as yet but I'll check with Bilstein now for a date.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

any luck?

 

Still no stock, sorry.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

are these available yet?

 

Just the rears at the moment.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

Don't know if you're still after a set of these but we now have one eft in stock.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

No, I could wait any longer. Ended up going with bc-racing coilovers