Handling Depression....
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Handling Depression....
Ever since I got my 2.7T, the first car I've bought since moving to the US from England, I've been secretly very disappointed with the handling. The sales rep told me the sports package was just cosmetic - wheels and seats, so I didn't bother - actually prefer the wheels I have. But, with a friend from the UK here with me now, my worst fears are confirmed - it does suck. The way this car is set up is insane. I hired a Ford Taurus to ferry guests around. It's far better!!
I cannot find any similar gripes on this forum. The suspension is so soft we feel sick driving around the Catskills. A car like this is meant to be driven but the oversteer and general instability is pathetic. Any comments?
I'm going to see where I get with the dealer, but basically I need to change things. I had an Audi 80 Sport back in the UK - I'd like it back! Any suggestions? I'm still shocked that Audi would set up a car like this - even for the 'bouncy' US market.
I cannot find any similar gripes on this forum. The suspension is so soft we feel sick driving around the Catskills. A car like this is meant to be driven but the oversteer and general instability is pathetic. Any comments?
I'm going to see where I get with the dealer, but basically I need to change things. I had an Audi 80 Sport back in the UK - I'd like it back! Any suggestions? I'm still shocked that Audi would set up a car like this - even for the 'bouncy' US market.
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Here's some help hopefully (more)
The UK setup for all Audi's (1999 and up I think) are stiff springs and shocks for all models. Brits have a liking for firmer suspensions than the continent and especially the US. We have the softest setups of any part of the world....personally I hate this setup too. So here are some hints that will hopefully help..all need a bit more money I'm afraid...but not too much.
Solution A: Go to audi and purchase a set of sports springs. These apparently are the same as the sport package setup (yes the PSK option did have upgraded springs). This will moderately improve the ride.
Solution B: Springs (H&R or Eibach or Abt or Oettinger, or etc,..) plus a set of Bilstein shocks (or from the above list). This will make the car much better and still be not too expensive (about $1-1.5K USD).
Solution C: Coilovers. They make them for the A6 but they are a bit more expensive ($2K+ USD). They will make your car shine.
Solution D (This can be applied to anything noted above). Lower stress bar. About $500 This will also help out a lot.
Nothing out of the ordinary above. All things that people generally do to their cars when they want a bit more of a controlled ride. By the way, check out the archives. Lot's of discussions around suspension lately.
Mike
Solution A: Go to audi and purchase a set of sports springs. These apparently are the same as the sport package setup (yes the PSK option did have upgraded springs). This will moderately improve the ride.
Solution B: Springs (H&R or Eibach or Abt or Oettinger, or etc,..) plus a set of Bilstein shocks (or from the above list). This will make the car much better and still be not too expensive (about $1-1.5K USD).
Solution C: Coilovers. They make them for the A6 but they are a bit more expensive ($2K+ USD). They will make your car shine.
Solution D (This can be applied to anything noted above). Lower stress bar. About $500 This will also help out a lot.
Nothing out of the ordinary above. All things that people generally do to their cars when they want a bit more of a controlled ride. By the way, check out the archives. Lot's of discussions around suspension lately.
Mike
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I have the psk. My buddy has non-sport as you have with 18" BBS and dunlops. The tire upgrade alone wil give better grip but will not help with the bouncy feeling. Mike is right, go with the springs and or shocks. To get an idea, go test drive a 2.7t with the psk. I think you'll notice a significant reduction in roll and bounce.
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Mike is right...
There are some choices for you. I bought the original sport package (PSK) because I wanted the great seats mostly. The Eibach springs make a SUBSTANTIAL improvement in the car. Completely change the character. With at least 17" wheels and a tire up-grade, the 2.7 moves much closer to being a quality sports luxury sedan, with a poise and driving flair that very few other cars have. Bilstein will soon have sports shocks available for this car. NeilM has KW coilovers, Ming2.7, ChrisJB, me and a host of others have the Eibachs. Most of this group have also gone to 17"/18" wheels. We are all with you in your assesment of the "stock" suspension, and now drive what this car should have been from the start.
There is hope, and you too may soon be "saved!"<p>Peter R Dieckerhoff
There is hope, and you too may soon be "saved!"<p>Peter R Dieckerhoff
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Re: Handling Depression....
Thanks for all the feedback. I spoke to Audi customer
service and they said one option may be retrofitting the
stock sports suspension - they'll talk to the dealer and
let me know in a few days. Any opinions on this?
service and they said one option may be retrofitting the
stock sports suspension - they'll talk to the dealer and
let me know in a few days. Any opinions on this?