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#1 10-22-2004 05:09 AM
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And now for my early Christmas.
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#2 10-22-2004 05:14 AM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
sorry, im gonna need an installed photo before i can comment 
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#3 10-22-2004 05:44 AM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
Heh. I'll have to do before and after shots.
I just took the "before" ride height measurement. Should be 1.4" drop.
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#4 10-22-2004 12:42 PM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
I came >this< close to getting vogtland springs before I opted for the shine ones. Let me know if you like the ride.
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#6 10-22-2004 05:00 PM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
$1300 in parts.
4 control arms(2 * $90 + 2 * $95)
Springs $190
Bilstein shocks ($265f + $214r)
Strut bar $140
2 front strut bushings ($40)
I've heard great things about Vogtland from people over on Audiworld, not to mention my mechanic and the guy who sold me the stuff. 
10 year warranty on the springs
Lifetime on the shocks
It's gonna be $300 to install it all.
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#7 10-22-2004 05:01 PM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
nice! that should be a HUGE improvement over the OEM "marshmallow" suspension
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#8 10-22-2004 06:06 PM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
Obin Robinson wrote:
nice! that should be a HUGE improvement over the OEM "marshmallow" suspension
Well I did have the "sport" suspension from Audi.... it was actually quite good for a stock suspension.
But yes, I expect this will be *quite* different.
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#9 10-23-2004 01:52 AM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
Stay away from the 97. It's a dog.
The 1.8t had 150hp, and the 12v V6 had 165. LAME.
The 98.5 is really the earliest I would get. Well.. I did get one...
As far as the sport suspension, yes it's worth it. It's stiffer and lower than normal. The sport seats are a separate option though, and not many audis were ordered with them. Mine was, and they are superior. They have very good side bolstering and are quite comfortable.
And yes, the sport package came with the 3-spoke wheel, but I'm not even sure they had a sport package as early as 97.
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#10 10-23-2004 01:59 AM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
whats the spring rate and lowering height on the Vogtlands?
i was looking into H&R sport springs and blisten sports.
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#11 10-24-2004 12:22 AM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
The lowering is about 1.4" or maybe only 1" since I already had the "sport" suspension from Audi.
I just got the car back though, so the springs haven't settled yet.
As far as the spring rate goes, I have heard that the Vogtlands are stiffer than H&R and Eibach. I'll have to see how they feel over the next couple weeks, while they settle.
So, I'm VERY happy with the effect so far. It's not too harsh, but you definitely know something is different. Much less dive and squat, and flatter through corners. Very good setup, so far.
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#12 10-24-2004 04:32 PM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
let me know how you like the Vogs after you break them in.
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#13 10-24-2004 04:50 PM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
nice!!!
my early xmas present to myself was my camera...
and i still have to pay for it!!! worth it tho...way
worth it!
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#14 10-24-2004 10:47 PM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
are those HDs, dave?
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#15 10-25-2004 01:48 AM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
No, those are Bilstein Sport.
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#16 10-25-2004 05:50 AM
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Re: And now for my early Christmas.
The only early present i got myself was a seiko guitar tuner...stupid being broke. I'm going to go buy a Lacoste shirt to make myself feel better
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