Finally my A6 is the way it should be...only took 4 months! (more)
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Finally my A6 is the way it should be...only took 4 months! (more)
-After ordering the Audi/Eibach sport springs from my dealer back on April 17th...my car just spent the last 1.5 days getting the following done:
1 Audi/Eibach sport springs (Boris @ Eibach)
2 17x8 BBS RX2 rims w/RE730s (Eddie @ Tirerack)
3 New improved TBB (Clair Parts)
4 ECU coding for windows (Audi World FAQs)
5 Fixed my rear window pulsation problem
- I must say that it was all worth the wait. This is what the car should feel/look like IMO. Reminds me of the 540ia I almost bought except the quattro is MUCH better. I had a nice 60 mile drive home from the dealer (Atlantic Audi) in very "German" weather (65, cool, rainy). I am loving this car more now that it handles so well. I just feels "tighter" all the way around and the ride is still as smooth as ever. The gap in the wheels is gone and the car just has a better overall presence!
- The total labor charges were higher than I anticipated ($730), but they had their most experienced tech (Frank is the man!), working on my car since yesterday morning. The springs were not an easy install and he's got 30+ years of Audi experience!
- Will post pics when the sun comes back out! Thanks to everyone on this board for all the advice & knowledge sharing!
-DJ
1 Audi/Eibach sport springs (Boris @ Eibach)
2 17x8 BBS RX2 rims w/RE730s (Eddie @ Tirerack)
3 New improved TBB (Clair Parts)
4 ECU coding for windows (Audi World FAQs)
5 Fixed my rear window pulsation problem
- I must say that it was all worth the wait. This is what the car should feel/look like IMO. Reminds me of the 540ia I almost bought except the quattro is MUCH better. I had a nice 60 mile drive home from the dealer (Atlantic Audi) in very "German" weather (65, cool, rainy). I am loving this car more now that it handles so well. I just feels "tighter" all the way around and the ride is still as smooth as ever. The gap in the wheels is gone and the car just has a better overall presence!
- The total labor charges were higher than I anticipated ($730), but they had their most experienced tech (Frank is the man!), working on my car since yesterday morning. The springs were not an easy install and he's got 30+ years of Audi experience!
- Will post pics when the sun comes back out! Thanks to everyone on this board for all the advice & knowledge sharing!
-DJ
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A few questions?
Cant wait to see the pics.
How many inches was your car lowered? Could you measure and post the result from the ground to the tip of the wheelwell in the center?
Where is Atlantic Audi?
Is your car chipped?
Thanks
How many inches was your car lowered? Could you measure and post the result from the ground to the tip of the wheelwell in the center?
Where is Atlantic Audi?
Is your car chipped?
Thanks
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From: NJ
Re: A few questions?
Atlantic Audi is about 7 miles outside of Atlantic City, NJ. I'll measure the drop for you once I get some time, but to the naked eye it's about 1 inch (30mm according to the 2000 Audi accessories catalog). I have about an inch of "gap" in the wheel well...looks very much like the gap in the 540ia, but handling is amazing. Also the change to 235/15/17 tires also makes a big improvement. Stay tuned...
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