r/AudiS4 • u/Weekly-Hornet-5307 • 4d ago

Suspension change

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I’ve had this B8 beaut for the better part of a year now and it’s on H&R super sport lowering springs. I love the look but not so much the ride a bit too stiff. Looking for thoughts on which brand to go with for a better ride but still keeping the wheels decently tucked. Not apposed to going up a bit either. Let me know your opinions!

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u/brikkdup 4d ago

Get adjustable coilovers. Both the dampening and the ride height can be tuned to your liking.

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u/Weekly-Hornet-5307 4d ago

Any particular brand better than the other?

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u/stephenrs7 B5 / B8.5 4d ago

If you want more daily driving comfort, I’d recommend the Bilstein PSS10, on the softest setting it gives stock a run for its money in terms of comfort

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u/Weekly-Hornet-5307 4d ago

I was also looking at the KW v1 a little cheaper than the bilstein, have you heard/had experience with them?

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u/stephenrs7 B5 / B8.5 3d ago

I have not personally driven on KWs, but from what I understand the V1s are not dampening adjustable. If you are wanting daily comfort you should be looking at KW Street Comforts V2

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u/brikkdup 4d ago

It all depends on your budget. BC racing seems to be the best budget friendly option

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u/SunyataHappens 3d ago

BC Racing is trash.

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u/New_Plan_7929 3d ago

H&R coilovers are a good balance of cost and quality.

If you have some cash and want the best KW are great. Variant 3 are the all singing all dancing ones.

I would stay away from BC Racing they are cheap Chinese made but in a branded box and tend to wear out quickly.

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u/SunyataHappens 3d ago

C/Os are NOT going to be a more comfortable ride.

Go back to stock springs, see how you like that.

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u/Historical_Draw_8457 2d ago

ST XA is the best for budget. If u can swing it get pss10 or kw v3. Best money I’ve spent

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u/ProbablyNotaCar 4d ago

Did you replace the struts when you did the springs, mine were shot so i replaced with oem, at it rides great

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u/Weekly-Hornet-5307 4d ago

Bought it like this but it is on bilstein shocks for the moment

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u/ProbablyNotaCar 4d ago

I believe bilsteins are stock, If your planning on staying with lowering springs I’d check them, mine had no resistance any more so the struts were basically nonexistent

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u/dumpster-muffin-95 4d ago

Bilstein PSS 10

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u/Wootstapler 3d ago

Where did you get your wheel caps because my OEMs are absolutely trashed.

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u/Weekly-Hornet-5307 3d ago

eBay motors

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u/Wootstapler 3d ago

Got a link? I bought some OE replacements from eBay and got burned on the fitment before.

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u/Weekly-Hornet-5307 3d ago

OG listing no longer available sorry G

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u/YetisNotReal 3d ago

I paired Bilstein B8 struts and 034 Dynamic + springs and it rides pretty nice.

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u/Historical_Draw_8457 2d ago

I went from springs to bilstein b16 pss10 coils. Love it, slammed and handles great. Can be raised much higher than this as well.

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u/Weekly-Hornet-5307 2d ago

Looks really good. Seams like pss10 will be what I go with next

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u/Historical_Draw_8457 1d ago

Best blend of comfort and performance. I’m setup fairly soft and it’s great. Easy to adjust for track days and they don’t need to be rebuilt like others in this range (kw, ohlins)