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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Default Lowering springs on RS6

Any idea if adding lowering springs would damage the DRC system or accelerate its demise?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Forgot to mention its an 03 C5 RS6
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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No problems....4.2 A6 H&R springs are commonly put on with the stock DRC.

I am about to do this myself this spring to my RS6....though I might ditch the whole DRC system and go Konis with the H&Rs.

The DRC was a good idea...just not executed well enough for the real world.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Just don't disconnect the plumbing. Once you discharge the DRC you have to do the recharge process. At least now it can be done without replacing the central accumulators at $1200 each!!!

If you're going through the cost with labor just remove DRC and install Kw-v3 or similar. Much better handling especially with Hitchkiss sway bars. Lower with adjustable height.

My 2 cents.
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