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anyone done an s4 suspension convertion??

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Old 02-18-2004, 12:09 PM
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Default anyone done an s4 suspension convertion??

i'm going to purchase a s4 suspension( shocks and springs) just wanted to know if any mods have to be done for fitting purposes
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Fitting to what? Search the forum and you'll find S4 and A4 don't mix
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Default dont do it its a waste of money

if u switch out ur suspension with an s4 suspension ur car will sit higher and handle worse. the s4 is a heavier car. i dunno what your looking for performance wise but buy aftermrket shocks/springs. do a search and youll find this has been talked about millions of times
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Default It's bolts right in.

Not the ideal set up for the A4, but I'm sure you've searched for info before making the decision....
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Default I really wonder why people think that because it's S4 suspension it must be better.

Do a search,

The S4 is heavier than the A4, the suspension is designed to carry this extra weight, therefore using the S4 suspension on the A4 will cause your vehicle to ride higher and handle like a 70's VW BUS. (I loved my Bus).

If you want to get suspension for your car look for someone selling a used Stock sport suspension from the A4 or buy lowering springs (200) + Bilsteins or Koni's (500 approx) or go full coil overs for about a grand and change.
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Default Don't do it...the springs are set up for a heavier engine, therefore the front will end up riding

higher than the rear. IT will look strange
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