Black A7/Vossen CV3//H&R Springs/Stereo Mod
02-02-2013, 09:48 AM
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02-08-2013, 11:49 AM
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I have been looking to drop my Audi A7 Prestige with Sport Suspension but I can't determine which springs to use. I have the 20 inch Sport OEM Rims that came with the Sport Package and Powder Coated them in Color Matched Daytona Grey.
2 Questions:
1) Which springs are best to give a decent drop but not too low?
2) For the stock 20 inch rims, what offset would give a flush look to the car?
I was thinking 10-12mm in the rear and maybe 5mm spacer in the front? Should I go more?
Also, I would hate to rub, but what do you guys think the best setups are?
Thanks guys!
MG
2 Questions:
1) Which springs are best to give a decent drop but not too low?
2) For the stock 20 inch rims, what offset would give a flush look to the car?
I was thinking 10-12mm in the rear and maybe 5mm spacer in the front? Should I go more?
Also, I would hate to rub, but what do you guys think the best setups are?
Thanks guys!
MG
02-09-2013, 05:04 AM
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Hi ecko707, I told was deliberating your exact points before I made my move. I can definitely tell you, after measuring my car this morning, that the drop (front and rear) was 3/4ths to 7/8ths with H&R springs. Its been a week and a half since the install and my springs have settled. This is the smallest drop I've heard from other guys in the forum who used H&R, KW and Eibach. H&R advertised a 3/4 drop and it was spot on. For some reason, other folks on this forum who used H&R got a lower drop than I did. However, to my knowledge, all of them had the non-sport suspension. Apparently, the sport suspension doesnt drop as much.
As for the offset for a more aggressive stance, before I put the vossen CV3s on, I used H&R spacers on the front and rear wheels. 10MM in the front, 20MM in the rear. No rubbing. Looked amazing but just wanted concave wheels so I ditched them.
Overall ride degradation after spring install with stock wheels and spacers = 5-10%. With Vossen CV3 and 285/30/20 tires = 15-25%. Definitely rougher with thinner aspect ratio 35 vs 30 makes a difference.
No rubbing on existing setup. Still need to be careful with dips and speed bumps.
Hope this helps.
As for the offset for a more aggressive stance, before I put the vossen CV3s on, I used H&R spacers on the front and rear wheels. 10MM in the front, 20MM in the rear. No rubbing. Looked amazing but just wanted concave wheels so I ditched them.
Overall ride degradation after spring install with stock wheels and spacers = 5-10%. With Vossen CV3 and 285/30/20 tires = 15-25%. Definitely rougher with thinner aspect ratio 35 vs 30 makes a difference.
No rubbing on existing setup. Still need to be careful with dips and speed bumps.
Hope this helps.
03-06-2013, 10:15 AM
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Dgranz, have anymore information in terms of the installation of the JL sub? Also curious as to how much they charged you for the custom installation.
I don't know a whole lot about audio but the base is pretty weak in the A7 and was hoping to alter that without losing the trunk space.
I don't know a whole lot about audio but the base is pretty weak in the A7 and was hoping to alter that without losing the trunk space.
03-11-2013, 02:50 AM
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marchetta070, all they did was build a fiberglass enclosure in the right rear cubby hole. However, they did have to quite creative with the construct of it. Should have snapped a few pics but any good stereo shop can recreate this if they know what they are doing. JL amp went were the old sub was. Cost: $1500