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Ordering parts for suspension upgrade, while at it, any other suggested parts to replace.

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Old 04-27-2005, 07:58 AM
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Hoppenmotorsports has the S8 shocks and springs for about 1800.
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Default Rear roll bar is 20mm, vs 14mm on your car.

A huge difference.

I have one on my car, makes a huge difference, on top of the H&Rs.
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Default Do you know the exact drop for the S8? I'm in T.O. and need clearence, but also have way too ...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/86233/wheel_gap.jpg"></center><p>much wheel gap.

245/40 19 RS6 rims
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Default the differences I was referring to was between US and euro S8 suspension, I can not wait to update

my car. I so saw the limitations of it this past weekend. Yes I know that it is all about balance. But what I found was that the more I balance the car the faster I get and the less the car can stop from those speeds. The first thing is brakes then suspension.
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Default smart move, does anyone sell the sway bars separate?

I just wonder if 2bennett is offering a good deal or is it cheaper to by separate parts. I like the 6 piston brembos, i will more then likely be doing the same.
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Default yea, my 18's look the same. its funny how wheel gaps can make your wheels look.

I think its about the same as the bil/eib combo, maybe a little less. but still, its an improvement. The question is, Have any of you S8 owners changed your suspension? What was your difference? and what did you use?
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Default 2bennett will not have them for aleast 4 weeks and the price will be 30% higher than 2195 posted ...

on the site.
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2bennett only has sway bars at this time. Where did Jim order from and what did he pay????
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you hide it well in your pics, I can do the same, but I need to loose the gap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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I'm told it will lower all four corners an inch.


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