Custom coilover spring rates for S4 Avant -- would 500/550 (F/R) be too harsh for NYC (more)
#1
Custom coilover spring rates for S4 Avant -- would 500/550 (F/R) be too harsh for NYC (more)
roads with an infant in the back? I know several Vortrag setups have 600/650 or 600/700 for track use but for street use, was wondering if I should go with 450/500 instead of 500/550. Opinions appreciated.
#2
My rates and NYC..
I'm running vortrag's 450/500 kit on my A4. I'm in the city on the weekends. The ride is bone jarring. The west side highway SB (bride section, right after passing the water) is a bumpy as hell w/ the expansion joints but it does pass the GF test On a side note, I'm running on 18" wheels, which are what probably contribute to a good amount of the jarring although I am extremely careful in the city with my suspension and wheels. 500/550 on your car will probably ride something like my car with the 450/500 set-up since your Avant is substantially heavier. I in your case would lean towards the 450/500's. Anything over 500lbs rates will keep your head moving around on commutes - highways included. The trade off is superior handling. These are probably the best springs I've owned so far.
HTH
HTH
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
isaac.reddinger@gmail.com
A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
1
06-13-2016 09:49 AM
Jack Foulard
A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
8
11-23-2008 08:25 PM
DeutschDriver
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
6
08-19-2004 06:37 AM
goahundred
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
28
10-14-2003 01:27 PM