AirMax Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Hi, i want to get my 1997 a3 lowered, as well its on 18's just now and looks like its on stilts. To be fair i am not really needed a big boost in performance, i just want the asthetic to be a bit more pleasing... So what would be the best/cheapest way to do this, just buy some shocks and springs on ebay and take it to a garage? or just take the car to a garage and ask them to do it all. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinka Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 i would get the parts first,im sure a garage would put a bit more on top for the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave3dg Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 AirMax, Hiya m8 how did U get on with your lowering? I have 18" Team Dynamics 'Eqinoxe' wheels and a set of Eibach Sportline 30mm drop springs to fit and I am wondering if there are any probs I might encounter on the way? dave3dg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackyA3 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have a 1997 audi a3 as well. I have 18" wheels and i bought the FK Highsport Coilovers. I couldnt recommend these enough, adjustable height front and rear. I have mines lowered the full 65mm i think it is and it doesnt buff any other the arches at all. I bought mines for £360 ish and cost £90 to get them fitted at a garage. Go for it, it looks absolutely amazing when its really low Follow the link for a pic of the way mines looks That was when they were first fitted, they have settled in a bit since then so it is a bit lower than in the picture. http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10009236gl.jpg Cheers Hacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMax Posted June 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Oh the lowering looks the sex, the rims, im not sure Ive not actually got mine lowered yet, its getting done next week, i am looking at going cheap and getting a street line lowering kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...A%3AIT&rd=1 , or getting a coilover kit much like yours hacky, cant make my mind up. Allthough from looking around i think you can drop at least 40mm on 18's without any rubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackyA3 Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Yeah the actuall lowering wont be a problem however the ride quality will suffer if you go for crappy kits, coilovers tend to be harsher but i am very happy with my ride quality very smooth even along speedbumps. It will feel different i wont deny it but for the looks and performance it is well worth it. If you see my car in another picture i think u mite like the rims, they really do make my car i think! Iv got a site on bebo with more pics www.hacky-a3.bebo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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