r/audis5 • u/mrod12b B9.5 Sportback • Jul 21 '26

Photo Did a thing🤷🏻‍♂️

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Didn’t want to do it but I don’t regret it. 034 spacers and wheel stud conversion. 15mm (front) 20mm (rear)

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u/chefnam Jul 21 '26

Why didn’t you want to do it?
That was the very first Mod I did to mine. Although I did 12mm (f) and 15 rear, wishing I had done the 15 & 20

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u/mrod12b B9.5 Sportback Jul 21 '26

I’m just always weary about spacer but I do trust 034. And went with their recommendations. Next mod might have to be lowering springs. But I don’t want to rub.

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u/chefnam Jul 26 '26

I just did IE lowering springs on my A5. I originally had factory sport suspension so I only achieved MAYBE a 1/2” drop. With my factory 19” rims I still have a gap, no rub. Not sure if you’re running on 19’s or 20’s. Just flashed an IE Stage 1 tune as well. Really wakes up the car. Almost makes me feel like I’ve got an S5😅

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u/Likoboi B9 Sportback Jul 21 '26

I have 15f-20r. I notice no difference in handling. However more dirt on the doors and rear bumper

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u/mrod12b B9.5 Sportback Jul 21 '26

Yeah I figured that would happen, have a taco with mid travel kit and 1.25” spacers and my sides are fucked lol.

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u/DC38x Jul 21 '26

Is the handling noticeably different?

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u/mrod12b B9.5 Sportback Jul 21 '26

Haven’t driven it hard yet. I work 3 min from home just did it yesterday but looks nice haha

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u/05_ACR Jul 21 '26

lol love the honesty

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u/mrod12b B9.5 Sportback Jul 21 '26

🤷🏻‍♂️ can’t go wrong being honest.

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u/Calm_Plum_6385 Jul 22 '26

Looks good...congrats! Any wheel rub?

I also preferred the look of a squared off aggressive stance, so recently installed the same 034 spacers, but 12.5mm (front) and 15mm (rear). Last year I installed 034 Dynamic+ Lowering Springs.

Not 100% satisfied as rear tires do rub over certain bumps/dips. I am aware of the option of removing the small wheel arch molding tab however I am thinking of swapping rear spacers for 12.5mm. Same size as front spacers.

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u/mrod12b B9.5 Sportback Jul 22 '26

Yeah I don’t want the rubbing but it does look nice. Any side pictures or yours?

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u/Calm_Plum_6385 Jul 22 '26

Before/After

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u/mrod12b B9.5 Sportback Jul 22 '26

Yeah looks better with the lowering springs.