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Is there any 3.2 TT owners who have lowered their TT?

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Old 03-26-2005, 08:39 PM
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Default Is there any 3.2 TT owners who have lowered their TT?

I am thinking about getting the KW V3 coilovers for my TT. When I was having a discussion of coilovers with TwisTTer, he cautioned me not to lower my TT too much due to an oil pan issue. So my question is how much can I safely lower my TT without wrecking the oil pan driving on bumpy road surface?
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Default AFAIK, it's not possible...

clearance issues with the sump.
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Default So I guess retaining the stock ride height is ths safest route.

I will e-mail HPA and find out.
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Default bah... dump the sucker.. =oP

safety's for losers... haha
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Default You and ZGTT are right, it's a bit risky, but ->

There is someone in here who has lowered his 3.2 on FK coilovers as far as I remember. Unfortunately I don't remember his screen name but I'm sure you'll find his post if you do a search.
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Default YES! - I installed H&R coilovers (set to minimum drop) within 1 week of delivery...

...looks perfect w/ ~1" of daylight between tire top & fender bottom.
Ride is surprisingly supple as well (I've driven this car 3x into NYC (w/ extremely poor roads). I also have H&R coilovers on my S4 -they strike a great compromise between proper ride stance adjustability, control and ride quality. I know they are not the recommended setup in this forum since it isn't the most sporting solution - however, if you want complete ride adjustability with a refined & controlled ride...I highly recommend H&R coilovers.

BTW, my sway bars are stock - wheels & tires: 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 and BBS CH 18x8.5
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I think 2953 has lowered his......check with him.
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Default No, I think he was my source for the sump issue.

but it's worth a check anyway.
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Not the sump. Audi (quattro GMBH) doesn't do it cos the Oil pickup is too low.
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Correct. & last I heard he was not going to do any suspension work to it.


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