jasaab

Just got a great deal on a 2001 A6 2.7T. LOve to work on cars and this is my first AUDI (saabs, volvo mainly). Got the Bentley CD manual already. Not sport suspension. THus would like to increase handling first then go for power. Don't want to lower because roads not great in PA. Shocks, 17-18" wheels, Strut brace, poly bushings, thicker sway bars. Hey Audi guys need your advice. What should I do first and where can you get the stuff

FrankM2.7

I live in OH and the roads are not great here either. But the springs are a HUGE improvement.

2.7tDallas

no need for a strut brace on there cras. lots of better bang for the buck

2tu®bos1mission

In Cleveland on miles rd.

Pete RD

help you understand your (current) car and how it behaves. Then you will be in a much better position to understand "mods" as to how you want to change/improve your car. If you'd rather simply throw a bunch of money for mods at your car...go ahead. You will have no idea what the end result will be, but you can post happily about all your "mods". Springs will make a difference in how the car rides/handles, but without the properly-matched dampers you're not really doing any good. Most after-market springs will lower the car, which you indicate you don't want. Going to larger-diameter wheels with lower-profile/higher-performance tires will make a huge difference in ride/handling/braking. If you want to do those things, perhaps do them first before spending $$$ on suspension. The factory sport (PSK) rear bar is a super mod for little $$, and is a DIY install. The H-Sport sway bars are simply more aggressive (and more $$) than the PSK bars. Use the search for suspension info (springs, shocks/dampers, coil-overs)...there is LOTS!

You are wise to work thru these questions/answers before adding MORE POWER! Learn your car and the impacts of your (carefully-chosen) mods and you will be ready to fully appreciate what a chip can do!

HTH

STEVE2.7T

Yes rear sway bar and 17 or 18 wheels with 45/40 series tires first

isi0410

Don't you find it heavy without thr 628?

FrankM2.7

That was me.

Ibis

Chip it!!!!