Suspension!

[Sami-ayadi]

Evening all

New and First post here, so apologies as I'm sure this topic has been broached many times prior

 

I have a 67 plate superb 272 sportline

Suspension has much to be desired for...so looking at eibach sway bars, springs and dampers or Koni special actives.

However I'm not a fan of the car being lowered to the point of the wheel arches obscuring the upper tyre. 

Any advice or tips on kits that avoid this?

 

Cheers all 

[Ootohere]

Welcome.

@Damian@DPMwill be able to help.

http://dpmperformance.co.uk

 

 

Edited 3 July, 2022 by roottoot

[MartiniB]

for front axle i can suggest Eibach Pro from Q2
-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/485647-bilstein-b6-dcc-shock-absorbers-available-at-last/?do=findComment&comment=5620484

 

but for rear axle you have to make your own experiment,
my choice were Eibach Pro AWD springs on FWD car
-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/478335-does-the-sportline-have-stiffer-suspension/?tab=comments#comment-5573227

please share your opinion,

i'm so interested for my next 2023. 280ps Superb, crossing fingers Mk3 not Mk4

 

 

 

[elfensin]

I have Eibach pro springs on my 2018 280 Sportline. It drops approx. 20-25mm, not super crazy low.  I also have Audi TT rear top pad, which is approx. 6.5mm thicker than oem rear pad.  My tyres are 245/40/19, which should be 8mm larger in total than OE 235/40/19 tyres. 

As a result, the gap between the front tyre and arch is 4mm smaller than the OE tyres with Eibach pro springs, the gap b/w the rear tyre and arch is 2.5mm larger than the OE tyres with Eibach pro springs.

 

It looks like this now:

 

 

 

 

 

For more infomation about the Audi pad, check newbie69's post here: 

 

 

I ordered a set of 6mm spring spacers which can be installed between the front strut top mount and the car body. I should receive them before the end of this month. 

 

keep in mind before you place the order, a set of lower springs will not improve your car's handle dramatically, it just gives you some cosmetic improvement most of the time. 

 

 

[Damian@DPM]

16 hours ago, Sami-ayadi said:

Evening all

New and First post here, so apologies as I'm sure this topic has been broached many times prior

 

I have a 67 plate superb 272 sportline

Suspension has much to be desired for...so looking at eibach sway bars, springs and dampers or Koni special actives.

However I'm not a fan of the car being lowered to the point of the wheel arches obscuring the upper tyre. 

Any advice or tips on kits that avoid this?

 

Cheers all 

 

Drop us a PM with your registration number and I'm sure we'll be able to help.

Damian @ DPM Performance 

[fencer]

16 hours ago, elfensin said:

elfensin: May I ask you about the 6mm front spring spacers? I may have this wrong, but will they address the 'nose down' stance that the Eibach Pro kit gives the Superb?

I also have the Eibach Pro kit installed on my Superb, but I do find the front of the car now points quite clearly towards the ground, and would prefer the vehicle to sit a little more level in stance.

 

 

Edited 5 July, 2022 by fencer

[elfensin]

3 hours ago, fencer said:

 

 

Do you have Audi TT rear top pad?

I do find with the rear Audi pad, the rear sometimes sits a little bit higher than the front end, especially when the DCC is setting in sports. 

 

[fencer]

No, just the standard pads that came with the Pro Kit. The Superb seems to have a slightly nose-down stance anyway, that gets more apparent when it's lowered. The pic you submitted of the side view of your car shows it, if you follow the line of the bottom of the vehicle between the front and rear tyres and compare it to the shadow line on the road surface.

I'm interested in the front spring spacers though. I presume they raise the front by around 6mm? May I ask where you sourced them.

[Crasher]

We are just doing Koni's and Eibach on an estate.

[elfensin]

2 hours ago, fencer said:

No, just the standard pads that came with the Pro Kit. The Superb seems to have a slightly nose-down stance anyway, that gets more apparent when it's lowered. The pic you submitted of the side view of your car shows it, if you follow the line of the bottom of the vehicle between the front and rear tyres and compare it to the shadow line on the road surface.

I'm interested in the front spring spacers though. I presume they raise the front by around 6mm? May I ask where you sourced them.

 

The front spring spacer is from a Chinese VAG-specialised aftermarket manufactury. I haven't received the parts yet, cannot comment on the quality. But since it is only a piece of the spacer made of polyurethane, I'm not really concerned about it.

[amateurdad]

On 04/07/2022 at 13:45, elfensin said:

I have Eibach pro springs on my 2018 280 Sportline. It drops approx. 20-25mm, not super crazy low.  I also have Audi TT rear top pad, which is approx. 6.5mm thicker than oem rear pad.  My tyres are 245/40/19, which should be 8mm larger in total than OE 235/40/19 tyres. 

As a result, the gap between the front tyre and arch is 4mm smaller than the OE tyres with Eibach pro springs, the gap b/w the rear tyre and arch is 2.5mm larger than the OE tyres with Eibach pro springs.

 

It looks like this now:

 

 

 

 

 

For more infomation about the Audi pad, check newbie69's post here: 

 

 

I ordered a set of 6mm spring spacers which can be installed between the front strut top mount and the car body. I should receive them before the end of this month. 

 

keep in mind before you place the order, a set of lower springs will not improve your car's handle dramatically, it just gives you some cosmetic improvement most of the time. 

 

 

Looks fantastic. What wheels and tyres are you running in those photos? 

[elfensin]

2 hours ago, amateurdad said:

Looks fantastic. What wheels and tyres are you running in those photos? 

Koya (an Australian wheel brand) SF10 19*8.5 with Falken FK510 245/40/19.

[Crasher]

Eibach and Koni

 

 

 

Edited 6 July, 2022 by Crasher

[Esseesse200]

H&R springs, koni special actives 

 

[Crasher]

Yes same dampers, did you fit shortened rear bump stops?

[Esseesse200]

21 minutes ago, Crasher said:

Yes same dampers, did you fit shortened rear bump stops?

No just standard mate. But they have to be drilled out to fit as the standard damper is less diameter then the koni. Front and back !! 
 

[Esseesse200]

41 minutes ago, Crasher said:

Yes same dampers, did you fit shortened rear bump stops?

Don’t forget once it’s suspension done you have to have it mapped. then enjoy 360-bhp and 520nm of torque. 60-100mph in less than 10secs 😱😂

[Crasher]

We didn't have any issues, the front bump stops came with the Eibach kit and the shorter rear bump stops are the factory Pr 1JC lowering kit parts, 112mm instead of 127mm, 5Q0 511 357 J.

 

 

[Donweather]

On 07/07/2022 at 01:52, Esseesse200 said:

H&R springs, koni special actives 

 

Looks good. How much clearance do you have off the front bumper to the ground now?

[Donweather]

On 04/07/2022 at 22:45, elfensin said:

I have Eibach pro springs on my 2018 280 Sportline. It drops approx. 20-25mm, not super crazy low.  I also have Audi TT rear top pad, which is approx. 6.5mm thicker than oem rear pad.  My tyres are 245/40/19, which should be 8mm larger in total than OE 235/40/19 tyres. 

As a result, the gap between the front tyre and arch is 4mm smaller than the OE tyres with Eibach pro springs, the gap b/w the rear tyre and arch is 2.5mm larger than the OE tyres with Eibach pro springs.

 

It looks like this now:

 

 

 

 

 

For more infomation about the Audi pad, check newbie69's post here: 

 

 

I ordered a set of 6mm spring spacers which can be installed between the front strut top mount and the car body. I should receive them before the end of this month. 

 

keep in mind before you place the order, a set of lower springs will not improve your car's handle dramatically, it just gives you some cosmetic improvement most of the time. 

 

 

Looks good but I’m a little confused how the arch gap is greater than OEM in the rear?  How come?  It certainly doesn’t look like that in your pics?

 

edit: just re read your post and the gap is post eibach springs. I understand now. 
 

A few questions. Are the eibach pro different to just eibach?  And what clearance do you know have from the underside of the front bumper to the road please (I have a steep driveway). 
 

thanks

 

 

Edited 8 July, 2022 by Donweather

[Donweather]

On 06/07/2022 at 10:20, elfensin said:

Koya (an Australian wheel brand) SF10 19*8.5 with Falken FK510 245/40/19.

Sorry one other question please.  What ET are your new rims and how flush are they to the guards now please?