Changed front shocks on my 1990 S4!
08-05-2009 | 09:05 PM
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Daniel-
Congrats on getting 'er done! - After watching all the metal filings coming off the threaded rods of the cheapo spring compressors I used, I decided that for the next time I'd get the proper tool for the job.
Congrats on getting 'er done! - After watching all the metal filings coming off the threaded rods of the cheapo spring compressors I used, I decided that for the next time I'd get the proper tool for the job.
08-05-2009 | 10:32 PM
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Guys, I just took it out for the first run with new shocks all around. It is a totally different car. I can't believe the difference in the ride. Unbelievable. Smooth as silk.
I low on the back about a half inch (can't estimate mm yet) and I'm about an 1 or more low on the front still. It looks like I'll have to adjust the springs all the way up on the front and hope for the best. The rears will probably come inline with spec. I'm going for 180mm front and 173mm rear; stock height. Again, when you get the shocks done, you won't believe the difference.
I low on the back about a half inch (can't estimate mm yet) and I'm about an 1 or more low on the front still. It looks like I'll have to adjust the springs all the way up on the front and hope for the best. The rears will probably come inline with spec. I'm going for 180mm front and 173mm rear; stock height. Again, when you get the shocks done, you won't believe the difference.
08-05-2009 | 10:41 PM
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Rob-
I'm in for a share of that spring tool if you want to get it. I suspect that Stephen is good for another share. I have the alignment lasers if we need them. New shocks are here at the house ready, after the long drive from Texas on Monday. I feel a clinic day here sometime in the next month.
I'm in for a share of that spring tool if you want to get it. I suspect that Stephen is good for another share. I have the alignment lasers if we need them. New shocks are here at the house ready, after the long drive from Texas on Monday. I feel a clinic day here sometime in the next month.