Audi Drive Select and effect on suspension

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06-07-2018, 09:30 AM

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Here's a review that goes a bit into the undersides of the A5. They talk about the suspension at 5:00

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06-07-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sanfordrich

I am considering either a specific Cabriolet A5 or a specific Cabriolet S5. This A5 has the sport suspension but not the adaptive suspension capability option. It is my understanding the S5 comes standard with a sport suspension. The S5 I am considering does not have the adaptive capability option. So...after reading the posts so far (knowing this is a subjective thing to begin with), my impression is that the A5 sport suspension is probably fine without the adaptive capability. Other commented about the SR5, but what about the S5 without adaptive suspension capability? Any opinions about the need for the adaptive capability for an S5?

Adaptive suspension is optional on most models. The S5 comes standard with a fixed sport suspension, that's more sporty/firm than the A5 sport suspension. If you move up to the RS5 the standard sport suspension is even firmer. That's how it works as you progress up the performance ladder. You compromise comfort for handling and flatter cornering.

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Originally Posted by synergize

Adding to what sanfordrich asked about the damping suspension: What if one or more of the damping (valved) shocks goes bad or wears out on the S5. Would you need to replace it with an Audi part or will there be aftermarket options available?

They are not that expensive to replace. If you go aftermarket you usually need to replace them all and they may not integrate with Drive Select.