Broken Springs - Replacement Options for S-Line Model

**swainy91** · 21-11-2015,10:10 PM

After having my 2006 2.0TFSI S-Line Special Edition serviced by Audi 2 weeks ago I fully expected it to breeze through its MOT...
Instead I was informed that I have 2 tyres on the legal limit and 2 broken rear springs

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My dilemma now is do I replace all 4 springs for Eibach Pro Springs? And what sort of effect would they have on the stock S-Line shocks? As far as I am aware this will be a further drop of 5mm (from 25mm to 30mm) is this correct?

Any advice or opinions will be greatly appreciated!

**Gazwould** · 22-11-2015,12:39 AM

The Eibach with oe Bilstein B4 dampers will outshine your S line suspension both in terms of handling and ride comfort .

**Crasher** · 22-11-2015,01:49 AM

If you wan to keep it as it is now, then genuine VAG springs only, if you have the time and a parts man who will do it, find out the EXACT spring details and see if Suplex or TRW do them. If you want firmer, go Eibach, there is NOTHING else like it.

**swainy91** · 22-11-2015,02:36 PM

Thanks for the advice guys it's much appreciated!

Had a look at Bilstein B4/Eibach Pro Springs combination and decided that I just can't afford/justify the extra cost as well as replacing the two front tyres. The things you have to sacrifice when saving for a house hey

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The garage who did the MOT have quoted approx £315 for springs and fitting, that seems a little steep considering it is just the rear springs that need replacing? This seems like something I could probably do myself however would I need to get my wheels re-aligned after they are fitted?

**Crasher** · 22-11-2015,03:05 PM

A4 8E rear springs are not easy at all, you either have to strip down the rear lower arms or use a special spring compressor to extract the springs.

**Guest 2** · 22-11-2015,04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Crasher

A4 8E rear springs are not easy at all, you either have to strip down the rear lower arms or use a special spring compressor to extract the springs.

You on the wine yesterday? The car is a 8P A3

Rear springs are a doddle, even I managed to do mine on my Sportback.

**alankru** · 22-11-2015,07:01 PM

I think Chris means to get your local specialist garage to order and fit genuine springs for you. You can buy the genuine springs from your local Audi dealer, TPS branch or no doubt through your local specialist garage.
Any change to suspension components warrants a 4 wheel alignment + you are getting 2 new tyres so even more so.

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**Guest 2** · 22-11-2015,07:33 PM

I recently removed the H&R springs I had in mine (moment of madness fitting them in the first place!) due to unbearable ride.

Put the original Sport springs back in and even though the car "felt" ok afterwards, the wheel alignment showed different.

See before and after. The wheel alignment was done after fitting the H&R's which showed similar results.

**swainy91** · 22-11-2015,07:51 PM

Originally Posted by alankru

I think Chris means to get your local specialist garage to order and fit genuine springs for you. You can buy the genuine springs from your local Audi dealer, TPS branch or no doubt through your local specialist garage.
Any change to suspension components warrants a 4 wheel alignment + you are getting 2 new tyres so even more so.

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Ahh I see, thank you very much for your reply.

I have now contacted my local VAG specialist by email asking for a quote on the parts and fitting costs. Wish I never felt the need to keep up the main dealer service history! Could of saved myself a bit of money over the past few years.

**swainy91** · 23-11-2015,11:22 PM

For those that are interested my local VW/Audi specialist quoted me £176 for replacing the rear springs (however using Sachs rather than oem), which I decided to take them up on.. Also the option for 4 wheel alignment if they believe I need it, at what I thought was a very reasonable £45

🏼.. Any thoughts/opinions on this?

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