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Old 07-30-2001, 03:28 PM
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I have an 2001 Audi S4 and I'm looking to improve handling and look by replacing the stock springs with H & R Sport Springs 1.4 Front 1.3 Back. Looking for someone who has done this and if they are having concerns with ride and inside tire ware, etc. My concern is I will need some sort of alignment kit once their installed.

Also anyone have any comments on what would be a better brand to go with... Neuspeed or H&R
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Yes, you will need an alignment if you lower the car.
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Any need for any camber correction kits?
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Default No such beast, unfortunately.

The front camber on the A4/S4 suspension isn't adjustable -- best they can do is balance it side-to-side. (OK, you can adjust camber in the front, but not without very, very expensive custom-made adjustable upper links.)

No big deal, really. You'll only have about -1.0° to -1.5° of camber after lowering the car. Handles great and doesn't impact tire wear too badly.
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Vortrag made some camber adjustable arms...but..uhh..they are bye bye...
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Right.
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tanx!
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Default I used B&G springs and couldn't be happier....

I was told that they settled a little better than the H&R's, and yes, you will need an alignment if you lower the car.
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