Hi All I have been looking at lowering my 2016 A3 8vf tdi quattro for a while but couldn't seem to get the right kit. I now think a B12 kit would fit but I am not sure whether to go for the pro kit or sportline kit. Ideally I would like to lower the car (already factory sports springs) by an additional 25mm - 30mm. Thoughts?? The other thing I wondered about was if I lower it will there be any issues with getting the geometry in spec? Some cars are ok but some are not. Is there plenty adjustment on the A3? What else should I change? Top strut mounts and bearings I will probably do anyway but are standard ones ok? Anything else required?
Given that you want to lower it by another 25-30mm from the OEM sport suspension, you will want the sportline kit if you go with the B12. I have been on the B12 kit (pro kit so not as low) for about 3-4 years now and no issue with brand new top strut mounts and bearing since installation (about 60k km with the B12).
As above, you'll need the Sportline kit. Let me know if we ca be any help with info or prices. Damian @ DPM Performance
I measured the height from the ground at the centre of the wheels to the centre point of the arches at front and rear are both 665mm. I looked to see what 25mm drop was like and 35mm drop. 25mm is fine but 35mm is just a bit too low as its virtually sitting at the top of the tyre. Anyone else got the 2016 150tdi with the prokit or sportlines that could put some side pictures up please? Measurements to compare would be awesome too if possible. It would be good to know what the actual drops will be.
Why do you want to do it ? S3 2UC - S Sports Suspension G06 - Front Shock Absorbtion UB5 - Rear Shock Absorbtion for Sports Design S-line (with S-line Sports Suspension Selected) 2UG - S Line Sports Suspension G04 - Front Shock Absorbtion (no code given for rear shock absorption) S-line (with default Sports Suspension) 2UC - Sports Suspension G04 - Front Shock Absorbtion (no code given for rear shock absorption) S-line (with Sports Suspension de-selected) 2UA - Deselect Sports Suspension G04 - Front Shock Absorbtion
I have sport trim not sline and I wouldn't change.. just right .. very good on crossing humps B4 I had 2011 a3 I lowered 40mm and changed shockers to KYB springs cheap from ebay and driving over humps .. was like running into pot hole ..
Everytime someone post the codes for the suspension they never seem to match anything i have got on my service booklet, you mentioned GO4 for everyone one yet mines say GO3 ? Can anyone tell me what suspension if have by looking at this picture ?
PRCode: 0YF = Weight range 6 installation control only no requirement forecast PRCode: 1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP) PRCode: 1JC = Rear shock absorption for sports design PRCode: 1KE = Disc brakes rear PRCode: 1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic) PRCode: 1SA = Without additional engine guard PRCode: 1ZE = Disc brakes front (Geomet D) PRCode: 2PF = Leather trimmed multi-function sports steering wheel PRCode: 3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof) PRCode: 3NZ = Rear seat bench unsplit backrest split folding PRCode: 3PQ = Electric front seat adjustment driver PRCode: 4GH = Windshield in heat-insulating glass with sunshield PRCode: 4K4 = Radio remote controlled central locking PRCode: 4KC = Side and rear windows in heat-insulatingglass PRCode: 4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker PRCode: 4UP = Driver's and front passenger air bag with knee air bag and front passenger air bag deactivation PRCode: 4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag PRCode: 5D1 = Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz PRCode: 5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex PRCode: 5TG = Decorative aluminum inserts dulling PRCode: 6TS = Right exterior mirror: aspherical large viewing field PRCode: 6XD = Exterior mirrors: electrically adjustable/heated PRCode: 7K1 = Tire pressure warning light PRCode: 7MM = Emission standard EU6 plus PRCode: 7UF = Navigation system - Standard PRCode: 7X0 = Without park distance control PRCode: 8GU = Alternator 140 A PRCode: 8Q3 = Automatic headlight-range adjustment dynamic (self-adjusting while driving) PRCode: 8Z5 = Not hot country PRCode: 9S6 = Multi-function display/on-board computerColour PRCode: CC1 = Alloy wheels 7.5J x 18 PRCode: E0A = No special edition PRCode: F0A = No special purpose vehicle standard equipment PRCode: G02 = Front shock absorption PRCode: J2D = Battery 380 A (68 Ah) PRCode: L31 = Suspension range 31 installation control only no requirement forecast PRCode: Q4H = Comfort sports seats front PRCode: QI6 = Without service indicator PRCode: TR1 = 4-cylinder diesel engine 2.0 L unit 04L.A PRCode: U5B = Instrument insert mph speedometer Great Britain
