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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:06 AM
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First time here, just picked up an 02 A8L, long time BMW driver. Looking for simple mods: intake, Suspension, exhaust. Perhaps most interest would be suspension. Looked at the Eibach springs at tire rack, but the drop appears to be a littl much for Michigan Roads.

Any input is appreciated.

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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:24 AM
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Intake- drop in K&N Panel filter
exhaust- Supersprint
limited drop sport suspension- S8 suspension w/ 20mm rear S8 sway bar.

I think a couple people have done this to A8Ls before. try searching the forum for "spring rates" or "spring rate comparison" or "Suspension upgrade" it should answer your questions.
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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Eibachs won't lower your car as much as it seems. It will however firm up your ride quite a bit.
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Default Welcome. What part of Michigan?

I'm over in the Montague area. Don't see many A8's out this way...

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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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Northville, where is Montague?
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Default Re: On Lake Michigan between Muskegon and Ludington

Not exactly your neighborhood. We are, however, heading down to the Tigers home opener tomorrow. I'll wave as we go by...

Serious about the welcome, though. The guys on this board are the best. They can save you a lot of grief over the next few years.

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