S8 Springs & things

[gapthree3]

Thanks JohnD for your wise words of experience. Audi OEM come in at £125 each inc vat so swift look a cheaper option. Let me know if you know of a UK source for them. Thanks.

[SilverS8]

Regarding Bilstein B6 and the roads in Norway i would say they would be perfectt in the UK since your roads are actually roads and not something that was a road in 1960 and has then been fixed half-harted ever since..

I have still only mounted the rears on mine and after 3.5 weeks i still love them. Ride quality is perfect and not harsh in anyway but not soft like A8 without sport suspension. Perfect for a family car

[johnds8]

Hi,

These are two companies in the UK that will custom make you springs but you need to give them the full info regarding the OEM spec so that may be an issue.

http://www.springcoil.co.uk/suspension.html

http://www.coilsprings.co.uk/


Unfortunately the Swift springs I have previously used were 2.5" coilover springs so not a direct fit.

Regs

John

[gapthree3]

Well following a a visit from gruvenparts I now have maximum power on the S8. But this extra performance now shows up more the knocks clunks bangs wobbles and slop after just 190K miles in the suspension and steering department. Fortunately the Meyle HD link arms arrived the next day along with inner track rods and rear ARB links. Then Mr Bilstein's B6's arrived for the front. That just left arb bushes front and rear and shocker mounts for the front, sorted by Audi parts. Well that's now £850 in parts sat in my boot.

The budget for springs ran out as there is just enough left in the kitty for fitting. Speaking of which, the ARB links and bushes are to be done first. I'm interested to see the effect of just these components. They transformed my late Saab 9-5 aero.

The major work of the control arms and shocks are being done elswhere where they are more experienced and hopefully able to coax out the pinch bolts. They are spot on for alignment too. Watch this space for posts on progress, expenditure, bankruptcy & Joy.

[ainarssems]

Well that's now £850 in parts sat in my boot.

Where have you parked

[gapthree3]

Well just had front & rear anti roll bar bushes and links fitted for £60.....what a difference they have made. Steering, crisper and needing less correction at speed and over bumps. Much more alert in turn in. The ride is more composed and body control is improved both on cornering and straight ahead. Despite the wear and tear in the rest of the suspension arms and dampers this small change has really made a big difference & has been well worth it. I would recommend the small outlay of £160 being invested in sharpening up your ride. Next week the Bilsteins and control arms go on. Total control here we come. Things can only get better.

[Conan_the_Librarian]