Hi Everyone

 

I'm currently in the process of bringing a fairly battered 2008 VRS hatch back to its former (or improved) glory. It's putting out some decent power now but suspension is the next job.

 

Currently feels like a go kart over pot holes but a Cadillac in the corners, and also nearly wheelies whenever I put my foot down, so there's some room for improvement.

 

I'm getting new B4s all around and the Einbach pro kit, plus rarb and alk. Top mounts/bearings and bump stops will be replaced as well, and I was thinking drop links are worth doing too.

 

Couple of initial questions:

 

Do you know if I need to get different drop links due to the lowering springs?

 

Are there any other perishable/wearing parts you'd recommend getting done at the same time? It's definitely not a case of money being no object, but it will be wildly more cost efficient to get everything done together.

 

Many thanks!

 

 

 

I have a Bilstein B12 / Eibach Sportline kit to fit to my Audi A3. I found a company that makes shortened drop ,inks so asked for advice.

 

They said standard droplinks are fine for prokit or sportline. You only need shortened if very low like on coilovers etc.

 

You might also consider new wishbone arms front and rear and new adjustment bolts for the rear as they are prone to seizing.

1 hour ago, FatblokeVRS said:

I have a Bilstein B12 / Eibach Sportline kit to fit to my Audi A3. I found a company that makes shortened drop ,inks so asked for advice.

 

They said standard droplinks are fine for prokit or sportline. You only need shortened if very low like on coilovers etc.

 

You might also consider new wishbone arms front and rear and new adjustment bolts for the rear as they are prone to seizing.

That's great, thanks for the response. 

 

Speaking of S3s; I've read on here before that the S3 wishbones are a good Octy upgrade. I imagine they'll be more expensive but does anyone have a part number (s)?

I got Lemforder arms for the rear and original Skoda wishbones for the front. Lemforder make the OEM stuff I think.

 

Not sure of the S3 part numbers.