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Old 03-30-2002, 10:22 AM
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Default Adjustable Ride Height

I am considering how much better my stock S4 would look after being lowered. But i have one concern, winter driving. If is there a package that can be adjusted back to stock ride height for the winter (when i change my rims over)??
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Coilovers. KW V1's or H&R Streets are the best for everyday use.
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Default Here's a before an after pic of my S4 with OEM susp. and Koni/Intrax:

The Koni/Intrax setup is one with a more moderate drop. I didn't want a slammed look and didn't want to rub, so I chose it. I love it.

OEM Setup: Note large front fender gap:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14677/ds1.jpg">

Koni/Intrax Setup: Note front and rear gap about the same now, but the rear is still only a little lower than with the OEM setup. Basically it dropped the front about 1.25" and dropped the rear maybe 1/2"
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14677/ps-koni6.jpg">
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Default Except I blew out a pair of streets....

Along with a ton of other people. Ultras go on the car in a couple weeks here. Hopefully I will have better luck.
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your OEM back seems a little low to begin with....mine was higher than that
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That would make sense. Anyway, I love the current height with the Koni/Intrax.
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That's why I went with KW's instead of H&R's.
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Default Coilovers is the solution! Easy to work with.

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AFAIK, Ultras utilize the exact same damping unit as the Streets.
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Damn, that's slammed.


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