new stance on S8
05-21-2015, 04:43 PM
#1
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new stance on S8
I installed some lowering links. Lengthened the links by 4mm more vs. stock. As it turns out the oem rears are exactly 4mm longer than the oem fronts, so if you just bought 2 links and put the oem fronts on the rears, you would be lowered by 20mm. The max the kit recommends is 8mm longer vs stock, so I'm right in the middle of its travel.
Then I added 20mm spacers in the rear on 45mm long bolts, and 15mm spacers in the front on 40mm long bolts. (be careful with too long of bolts. the depth of the threads is shallow. i was sent 45mm and 47mm. The 45mm were too long for the fronts, so i used them in the back and ordered some 40mm for the fronts)
The rims are 21x9 et35 with 265x35-21 rubber. The lip of the tire protector is plus minus 1mm to the edge of the fender depending on the corner.
Im thinking an alignment to get toe specs closer to zero is needed. Right now there is noticeable toe in at the rear.
Car goes to my favourite detailer in a few weeks for a 2 day cleanup on the paint.
Then I added 20mm spacers in the rear on 45mm long bolts, and 15mm spacers in the front on 40mm long bolts. (be careful with too long of bolts. the depth of the threads is shallow. i was sent 45mm and 47mm. The 45mm were too long for the fronts, so i used them in the back and ordered some 40mm for the fronts)
The rims are 21x9 et35 with 265x35-21 rubber. The lip of the tire protector is plus minus 1mm to the edge of the fender depending on the corner.
Im thinking an alignment to get toe specs closer to zero is needed. Right now there is noticeable toe in at the rear.
Car goes to my favourite detailer in a few weeks for a 2 day cleanup on the paint.
Last edited by L0U; 06-11-2015 at 03:46 PM. Reason: the after detail picture added.
05-21-2015, 05:00 PM
#2
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Which of the greys is that? It looks like it almost has a bluish hue. Have you noticed any issues with parking lots or does everything seem to still clear alright?
05-21-2015, 05:16 PM
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The clearance has been good so far with speed bumps. The car is Daytona, but it has been looking more blue and green lately. I think its the yellow cedar pollen mixed with a pretty dirty winter grime that has only been through a touchless car wash. If you touch it, it leaves a clean mark.
06-03-2015, 06:13 AM
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I installed some lowering links. Lengthened the links by 4mm more vs. stock. As it turns out the oem rears are exactly 4mm longer than the oem fronts, so if you just bought 2 links and put the oem fronts on the rears, you would be lowered by 20mm. The max the kit recommends is 8mm longer vs stock, so I'm right in the middle of its travel.
Then I added 20mm spacers in the rear on 45mm long bolts, and 15mm spacers in the front on 40mm long bolts. (be careful with too long of bolts. the depth of the threads is shallow. i was sent 45mm and 47mm. The 45mm were too long for the fronts, so i used them in the back and ordered some 40mm for the fronts)
The rims are 21x9 et35 with 265x35-21 rubber. The lip of the tire protector is plus minus 1mm to the edge of the fender depending on the corner.
Im thinking an alignment to get toe specs closer to zero is needed. Right now there is noticeable toe in at the rear.
Car goes to my favourite detailer in a few weeks for a 2 day cleanup on the paint.
Then I added 20mm spacers in the rear on 45mm long bolts, and 15mm spacers in the front on 40mm long bolts. (be careful with too long of bolts. the depth of the threads is shallow. i was sent 45mm and 47mm. The 45mm were too long for the fronts, so i used them in the back and ordered some 40mm for the fronts)
The rims are 21x9 et35 with 265x35-21 rubber. The lip of the tire protector is plus minus 1mm to the edge of the fender depending on the corner.
Im thinking an alignment to get toe specs closer to zero is needed. Right now there is noticeable toe in at the rear.
Car goes to my favourite detailer in a few weeks for a 2 day cleanup on the paint.
22x10.5 Vossen VFS-1<br/>Lowering links<br/>APR Tune v1.2 S8<br/>USP Motorsports Dual Intake system<br/>
Oolong Grey
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10-18-2018, 04:53 PM
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10-19-2018, 06:18 AM
#9
Does anyone have links to what/where they bought?
Looking for spacers (and anything else I need) to make it work on my 15 S8.
Has the 21' Rotors with Dunlop standard tires.
Will look in to lowering it ever so slightly as well - what's the easiest route?
Looking for spacers (and anything else I need) to make it work on my 15 S8.
Has the 21' Rotors with Dunlop standard tires.
Will look in to lowering it ever so slightly as well - what's the easiest route?
10-19-2018, 08:18 AM
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Search for my prior answers to spacer questions. Get hub centric in any case.
VCDS to lower it--fully reversible. Each corner can be set up or down from 1 to 17mm. Again, prior threads on the how to's. Realize though in the real world the D4 has sort of a ridiculous front overhang, and then the S8 low spoiler edge. Leads to chin scrapes, and dropping much can compound it.
VCDS to lower it--fully reversible. Each corner can be set up or down from 1 to 17mm. Again, prior threads on the how to's. Realize though in the real world the D4 has sort of a ridiculous front overhang, and then the S8 low spoiler edge. Leads to chin scrapes, and dropping much can compound it.
Last edited by MP4.2+6.0; 10-19-2018 at 11:59 AM.