INFLYTE

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/KWspgs.jpg"></center><p>As I promised earlier in the week, I would post my (after) pictures of our KW spring install. The alignment was not a problem and needless to say, I am thrilled with the results! Handling is tightened up dramatically, and the "corkscrewing" motions of the rear end in fast corners is completely gone. This is the way all A6's should come from the factory; better handling and better looks with no apparent loss of ride quality! Final adjustment yielded a 1.5” of drop in the front, and about 1.75” in the rear. Totally awesome! As a side note, if any of you are considering this setup, I’m not sure I would shell out the extra bucks for the adjustable damper capability, as they have to be completely removed from the car to be adjusted. Otherwise, worth every penny!


Inflyte
2000 A6 4.2
Ming Blue
Non-Sport

Chris JB

by the "corkscrewing motions of the rear end"?

BTW, your car looks great! Are you having any problems with scraping the underside of the car? I've lowered my 2.7T just a little less then you and it's okay.

Chris JB

cheetos

Is there a difference between KW springs and Eibach?

Ming 2.7T

Looks Great!!!!! Another example of Ming Blue as the fastest color!

pablo1

Nice aggressive look. Let us know if you have any clearance problems. Mine: 4.2, spt. pkg. Ming Blu

INFLYTE

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/kwspgs2.jpg"></center><p>A great shot at sunset time.

Pete RD

I believe KWs are coil-overs (a spring/shock combo...usually can be adjusted for ride-height/"drop"...some can be adjusted "on the car", others have to be removed)...Eibachs are springs only. Another big difference is $$$.<p>Peter R Dieckerhoff

INFLYTE

Let me see if I can describe Corkscrewing. During very aggressive cornering at high speeds, the front end would take a set and stay on its intended line. The rear end however, after encountering a bump mid turn, would set up a circular oscillation around the lateral axis and would not settle until the wheel was straitened or you would slow down. Not a very stable feeling. Imagine shooting an arrow at a target. If your fleshing (the backside of the arrow or "feathers") is not perfect, you get a "corkscrewing" motion on the trailing edge of the arrow, but not the front. This is the same effect that I would experience when driving the car aggressively. It is important to note that this was only at extreme speeds and done with no one else around for obvious safety reasons; you would never encounter this in normal highway driving. With the car set up like it is currently, it feels very controlled all the time. I took an off ramp at full throttle; it was so impressive, the front and rear tires were howling while small bumps in the pavement did not upset the chassis at all. Too much fun! Oh, and by the way, I have not experienced any clearance problems at all. Hope this helps!