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Old 02-16-2019, 07:58 PM
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My first Audi. Got it a couple of months ago and have put on 3000 miles so far. This is my daily driver and I love it so far.
Mods to date:

Suntek PPF (full front clip, roof and rear bumpers)
Tint
Chrome blackout
Dark OEM Grill
CF Shift ****
Weathertek trunk mat
H&R Springs
FDS Intercooler powdercoated
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Are the regular H&R, not the HAS? The drop looks like more than 0.8".
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Originally Posted by belzebutt
Are the regular H&R, not the HAS? The drop looks like more than 0.8".
Regular H&R
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Regular H&R
Do you have some pics from the side showing the whole car?
Do you have past long-term experience with lowered springs, how it affects the longevity of the stock dampers?
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Originally Posted by belzebutt
Do you have some pics from the side showing the whole car?
Do you have past long-term experience with lowered springs, how it affects the longevity of the stock dampers?
I'll take some later.
No issues with brand name springs and shock combo i have experienced in the past.
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Very nice, and like that IC.
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Originally Posted by msile
I'll take some later.
No issues with brand name springs and shock combo i have experienced in the past.
How many miles did you put on those past cars with the springs installed?
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Originally Posted by belzebutt
How many miles did you put on those past cars with the springs installed?
90k miles on my e36 M3. Switched out shocks at 50k miles because i wanted new shocks. It was getting a little soft but no leaks.
20k on the 996 Turbo
Past cars anywhere from 20k to 80k
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Originally Posted by Glisse
Very nice, and like that IC.
X2. If I were changing out the IC, that’s exactly what I would want as it’s much more “stealth” than a bare aluminum one. Does the powder coating change the heat exchange rate at all.

Either way — nicely done.
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X2. If I were changing out the IC, that’s exactly what I would want as it’s much more “stealth” than a bare aluminum one. Does the powder coating change the heat exchange rate at all.

Either way — nicely done.
Thanks. Watch this:
This intercooler is quite efficient. Today in 86 degree weather, the intake temps are a degree or two less than ambient when moving. The stock was 20 degrees higher. I also do not detect a loss in boost response, probably due to its design. Also added this is to be able to measure the changes:





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