dropping my 03 3.0

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Aug 20, 2003 | 08:32 PM

audiny03

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dropping my 03 3.0

when i went to get my a4 3.0 they didnt have a sport package in the color i wanted, so the dealer gave me 17's for the look but i really want to drop it...any suggestions

Aug 20, 2003 | 08:47 PM

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get springs and shocks.

Aug 20, 2003 | 09:48 PM

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Either get matched springs and shocks, or coilovers.

Aug 21, 2003 | 04:47 AM

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from post above<ul><li><a href="http://www.audilife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3357">http://www.audilife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3357</a</li></ul>

Aug 21, 2003 | 06:12 AM

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Yeah, what she said! =)

Whatever you do, don't just get springs and use the existing OEM non-Sport shocks. They'll wear out fast and force you to get new ones (that can handle the increased spring rates of performance springs).

There's lots of different combinations of springs and shocks to match the level of agressive lowering. For total custom tuning of your suspension, coilovers do provide the greatest amount of flexibility (at a slightly higher price).

I went for a mildly agressive setup and got H&R Sport springs and Bilstein Sport shocks. They were perfect for the look, ride, and handling that I was after. Good luck and post pics after the drop! =)