rcertl

I am considering having the Audi/Eibach springs put on my 2001 2.8 w/ 18" wheels/tires (Tire Rack)shipped to the service manager (who was cool about holding the tires and plastic bagging the 16" for the ride home) at the first service. I know it's subjective but can I get your opinions on

#1 Eibach/Audi springs? Comments/experience
Can I retain the stock shocks? Should I?

#2 Ride quality- right know it feels like a boat with the non-sport suspension..coming from a 99 Volvo 240HP T5 w/sport susp and 17"s. How tough will this combo be. I want the look and better control and a firmer ride but not a skateboard. Should I consider 17"s to help the ride...love those 18". Will put the 16" w/ snows on for the winter....

#3 Audi Sport CatBack... any good? anyone know?
Any power added.

#4 Can I get a few HP's with the intake and cat-back on a 2.8?

Thanks in advance!

BetterThanVW

the combo made a world of difference for me. I came form a 2.8 with non sprot suspension. Dropped the damn car about 2 inches too

MikekiM@PureMS

Catback is a muffler only made by Remus.
Intake may not produce noticeable power gains.
I'd recommend shocks at the same time.
<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/615688.phtml">See this</a>

WClark

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/2930/eurosport_and_ssr.jpg"></center><p>I like the Audi/Eibach springs. The stock shocks on my 1.8T were marginally OK when new with these but soon became unacceptable. I got Neuspeed/Bilsteins within 10k miles.

I think 18" wheels look great with those springs and the ride and handling feels precise and not too harsh. You should keep a wary eye out for road hazards though, the very short sidewall limits how much the tire can absorb.

This is my car with the A/E springs and SSR 18" wheels.