Audi A7 + H&R springs!! (photos)
07-06-2012, 04:31 PM
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I have seen how the car is hitting.... and how hard at certain dips... 265/30/20 would hit... no question... if there wasnt any doubt here I would have did it.
It hits hard and the rubber is there to prove it.
you are running coilovers... suspension significantly stiffer..
with stock shocks .. no way in hell.... go past OEM 37 offset up front with stock shocks and you will hit.
go ahead aquarius... install those tires and a 12mm offset and let me know how it goes.
It hits hard and the rubber is there to prove it.
you are running coilovers... suspension significantly stiffer..
with stock shocks .. no way in hell.... go past OEM 37 offset up front with stock shocks and you will hit.
go ahead aquarius... install those tires and a 12mm offset and let me know how it goes.
So dramatic! 
lol Come on man, I've been running 20x10.5 (Im on my 3rd set) which is equivalent to a 5mm ET with the stock 8.5" wheels without any *rubbing* and zero modifications to the car. I think what Achtuning should state on their website that their wheels will fit fine but only with a tire change. A 265/30/20 would definitely work. I've run as wide as 285s (25 series aspect ratio) and 295s would fit as well but then getting into ride quality degradation.
All of the variables matter, lowering height, tire size, offset, spring rate, etc, etc. but the A7 is a W-I-D-E car, wider than it's A6 sibling in the same way that an A5 is wider than the A4. It is a wheel designer's dream.
I'm a flush with the fender guy though FWIW...
lol Come on man, I've been running 20x10.5 (Im on my 3rd set) which is equivalent to a 5mm ET with the stock 8.5" wheels without any *rubbing* and zero modifications to the car. I think what Achtuning should state on their website that their wheels will fit fine but only with a tire change. A 265/30/20 would definitely work. I've run as wide as 285s (25 series aspect ratio) and 295s would fit as well but then getting into ride quality degradation. All of the variables matter, lowering height, tire size, offset, spring rate, etc, etc. but the A7 is a W-I-D-E car, wider than it's A6 sibling in the same way that an A5 is wider than the A4. It is a wheel designer's dream.
I'm a flush with the fender guy though FWIW...
07-06-2012, 04:44 PM
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I have seen how the car is hitting.... and how hard at certain dips... 265/30/20 would hit... no question... if there wasnt any doubt here I would have did it.
It hits hard and the rubber is there to prove it.
you are running coilovers... suspension significantly stiffer..
with stock shocks .. no way in hell.... go past OEM 37 offset up front with stock shocks and you will hit.
go ahead aquarius... install those tires and a 12mm offset and let me know how it goes.
It hits hard and the rubber is there to prove it.
you are running coilovers... suspension significantly stiffer..
with stock shocks .. no way in hell.... go past OEM 37 offset up front with stock shocks and you will hit.
go ahead aquarius... install those tires and a 12mm offset and let me know how it goes.
07-06-2012, 06:42 PM
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I approve!!! I'm glad we don't live anywhere near each other because I'm about to do the same with mine!!
I see you have a hardwired escort. jealous!!! I haven't hardwired mine and it's annoying the crap out of me! Which way/direction did you get it done?
I see you have a hardwired escort. jealous!!! I haven't hardwired mine and it's annoying the crap out of me! Which way/direction did you get it done?
07-06-2012, 06:57 PM
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As you can see from the attached photos, I used one of the empty slots in the fuse box. I routed the wire using a hard plastic trim tool.
07-07-2012, 03:01 PM
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Your car hits now with the taller tires and thicker aspect ratios.
When I first lowered my car, It was set at minimum, an inch lower than where it stands now. On top of that, I was running 275/30/20 tires on 20x10.5 (30ET) equivalent of sticking out an additional 26mm further than the stock 20x9. Never a fitment or rubbing issue, not even with 4 people and a full tank of petrol.
When I first lowered my car, It was set at minimum, an inch lower than where it stands now. On top of that, I was running 275/30/20 tires on 20x10.5 (30ET) equivalent of sticking out an additional 26mm further than the stock 20x9. Never a fitment or rubbing issue, not even with 4 people and a full tank of petrol.
I have seen how the car is hitting.... and how hard at certain dips... 265/30/20 would hit... no question... if there wasnt any doubt here I would have did it.
It hits hard and the rubber is there to prove it.
you are running coilovers... suspension significantly stiffer..
with stock shocks .. no way in hell.... go past OEM 37 offset up front with stock shocks and you will hit.
go ahead aquarius... install those tires and a 12mm offset and let me know how it goes.
It hits hard and the rubber is there to prove it.
you are running coilovers... suspension significantly stiffer..
with stock shocks .. no way in hell.... go past OEM 37 offset up front with stock shocks and you will hit.
go ahead aquarius... install those tires and a 12mm offset and let me know how it goes.
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07-08-2012, 05:30 PM
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Audi a7 h and r springs
Hey buddy, just saw your post. I'm looking to put the same springs on my a7. It has no effect on the factory computer or suspension controls? Of course the dealer suggested against springs. I never really change settings on the ride quality, usually leave it at auto. Let me know what you think your response is appreciated. - Johnny
12-18-2012, 01:51 PM
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Suggestions needed!
I've got a 2012 A7 quattro supercharged and want to put the h & r springs with the ".75" drop with 21 x 9 A8 sport wheels. Offset is 35. Thoughts anyone on rubbing and the overall? Good idea? Check out the link to see the look I'm going for:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/20...ure479659.html
Thanks guys!
Johnny
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/20...ure479659.html
Thanks guys!
Johnny
12-18-2012, 03:56 PM
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Hey buddy, just saw your post. I'm looking to put the same springs on my a7. It has no effect on the factory computer or suspension controls? Of course the dealer suggested against springs. I never really change settings on the ride quality, usually leave it at auto. Let me know what you think your response is appreciated. - Johnny