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20th February 2014, 04:20 PM
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S8 (D2) Control Arm Supension Kits - Experiences?
Per title, any experience with after markets front control arm kits as suspect VAG will be more than car is worth !
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20th February 2014, 04:40 PM
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Yes, I replaced all of mine with an after market kit. And I know I'm not alone. There's a thread on here somewhere, but I'll try to dig out the make and supplier at the weekend
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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20th February 2014, 04:44 PM
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Ill have a search thanks. Assume yours are still all good after X miles ? I have read the ebay ones can last a year at best..
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20th February 2014, 05:23 PM
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My Lemforder arms (front n/s and o/s upper front and rear control arms - that's two per side at the top) were £54 and £38 each - £92 per side/£184 all in - provided from TPS to my independent fitter. Fitted 10 months ago and still tight. Most will swear by Lemforder or equivalent OEM but some will say, go cheap as you may not need the long life. Horses for courses.
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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20th February 2014, 05:27 PM
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Thanks David, was that with 20s on an FE as i know both lower arms are different from factory as is the wheel bearing housing for cars running 20s ex factory, which is going to make them more expensive i fear, groan..
EDIT i just re-read and see you replaced uppers only
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20th February 2014, 05:47 PM
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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23rd February 2014, 08:17 AM
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A8 Control arms
I bought a complete front end kit from these guys for £169 and it all seems pretty good.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/THE-MOTORIS...p2047675.l2563
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