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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by aquarian
The overall diameter of your wheel/tire combo is slightly larger than the stock, so that measurement might not be very accurate..
22x9/265.30.22/15mm spacers sets the wheels fender flush... I have exactly 1" of clearance between the fender and the sidewall.

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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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i just took delivery of my daytona gray.. sport package all black inside with brushed trim... i am already wanting to mod in and lower it.. i am going with custom made 3 piece wheels. but not sure if i want to go with 21 or 22 concave style. also debating on springs vs coilovers
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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In EU, sport Audis are branded S Line. My A7 S Line has exactly the same transmission, chassis, etc as an S7, the only differences being the interior which is black with brushed aluminum trims and the engine which is a 3.0 Turbodiesel V6

S Line A7's and S7's are lowered by 6mm than regular A7's. It is a very stable car with rough suspension, and given the S Line bumpers, I don't see a point lowering it even more.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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If he opts for 22s, but wants the original ride height, then lowering is necessary
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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I've been rolling on coilovers for about 9 months and would recommend going springs only. Other than the adjustable aspect of the coilovers (which I have adjusted only once when first installed), the ride suffers. This is mainly due to the shock valving/dampening vs OEM. Only installing springs mainly retains the factory quality ride. If I had to do it over again, it would be springs no question.

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my shop that is doing the wheel fitment says that kw has a coilover kit but not sure if i want coilovers or just springs.. need input
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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Coilovers - see my post below

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Any members running springs or coilovers yet
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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what coilovers are you running?
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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I just ordered H&R springs for my A7.
I think for non-sport, springs drop about 1.4" front..

installing this Saturday..will post pictures when done.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by zukbang
I just ordered H&R springs for my A7.
I think for non-sport, springs drop about 1.4" front..

installing this Saturday..will post pictures when done.

keep us posted!
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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questions: will the HR springs improve handling/cornering (I have a non-sport edition as well) or just stiffen the ride? Does the dealer install them?
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