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Sep 25, 2001 | 06:42 PM

Singletrack

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Need opinions on springs - any pictures too ?

I'm going to be purchasing some new springs for my 2.7T in the next few days and I was wondering if I could get some feedback. I have the PSK springs which appear to do next to nothing visually. Although the ride is much different than the stock springs. I was looking at tirerack and they have the following:

Eibach Pro Avg low 1.4"F 1.3"R
HR Sport Avg Low 1.75"F 1.5"R
HR Race Avg low 1.9"F 1.5"R

I like the figures on the HR sport and I'm a little afraid that the race will be too low. Anyone have opinions on this? I have the stock split spoke 16 inch wheels, but I will be upgrading to a 17x8 with 235/45-17s shortly.

Thanks for any feedback.

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Sep 25, 2001 | 07:39 PM

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Here's a 2.8 with Eibachs.

Should give you an idea of how the Eibach pro-kit changes the ride height.

Before.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/15621/a62.jpg">

After.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/15621/pk1.jpg">

Sep 25, 2001 | 08:17 PM

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Re: Here's a 2.8 with Eibachs.

Wow, that is a big difference. I think I might go with the Eibach's based on all the great things I hear about them. How much were they with installation? Did you have a dealer do it? Does the car have to be re-aligned?

Thanks man!

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Sep 25, 2001 | 10:29 PM

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$493 for springs and install...

I bought them from the Wheel Warehouse in Anaheim, Ca. They intalled them
and did the alignment. A 4 wheel alignment is a must after the spring install.

Sep 26, 2001 | 09:05 AM

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Re: $493 for springs and install...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/25380/parked.jpg"></center><p>Just called Eddie up and ordered

17x8 BBS RC Silver
235/45-17 Dunlop SP5000
Eibach Pro Kit

...yeah, I'm giddy as hell : ) Soon to be poor as hell also ; ( Here is a pic of my car as it looks today. I'll post the new pics shortly. It's cloudy, but I just got it detailed so the paint looks awesome. Thanks for the advice!

-st