Carousel Audi is phenomenal, it's a shame they'll never have a chance to do the DRC on my carOriginally Posted by DHall1
Carousel Audi is phenomenal, it's a shame they'll never have a chance to do the DRC on my car
Pat - Eisenmann race exhaust, Catless downpipes, KW V3's, H-Sport sways, 034 Control arms, Apikol diff mount, Sterns motor mounts, Forge dv's, Stainless brake lines, Venair hoses, Sportec vent mod, Euro tails, Viper Tuned ecu/tcu, DPE S20's 19x9.5, 275/30/19's
Spidercat, it almost scares me that your tech thinks that because it doesn't say to load up the suspension before tightening that it is Ok. Any mechanic knows that any car with rubber bushings in the suspension needs the car loaded before tightening. It even says so in the Bentley for the A6/S6/RS6 and for my tt. And my Porsche's manuals, both 944 Turbo and 911. Unless the suspension is all Monoball and/or spherical joints that is what needs to be done. It sounds like these dealer "techs" are all pathetic paper reading knowledgless idiots nowadays, definitely not mechanics. I guess if the manual doesn't have say common sense is needed then they don't use it.
2003 White RS6 2013 Midnight Blue S5
2013 Daytona RS5 2x944 Turbo's 1974 911 w/'91 3.6ltr motor
Roy, WA
No, he doesn't think that it would be ok to do that. He actually seemed a little insulted that I thought he might have done that. He's a good mechanic. I guess he was more reponding to what some around here have been spouting about the new DRC ride height problem being simply the result of torqueing everything down on a unloaded car. Obviously that's not the case.
The ride height is higher. Why? It's not a mechanic's oversight.
Has anyone's RS6 been returned to them at the same height as when they dropped it off???
Mine is the same pre/post
I can only add that pre was not totally shot. Mine had just started to seep.
Avus.. How is the ride different compared to pre fix and post fix?
I never measured, but I think it's about 1cm higher all around after.
No, I mean as far as ride quality. Is it the same, firmer, less firm..??
I'm new here. My suspension was done by Carousel MPLS. Measurements are 14.125 front & 14.55 rear, with nearly a full tank of fuel. Drove it for the first time since I first test drove it 3 weeks ago. The ride is definitely stiffer than my test drive before purchase & suspension fix. Now it's perfect. After a 100 mile road trip, ---- An awesome Beast!!!!
Is anyone ever going to take pictures and post them with the H&R springs on? And it would be nice to also hear how the car rides with them on. Just wondering.............
Look 2 threads up by the member from Sweden.
Looks very good.
Is anyone ever going to take pictures and post them with the H&R springs on? And it would be nice to also hear how the car rides with them on. Just wondering.............
Your car is spot on.
Enjoy the beast
Thanks for the pics. How does it ride? Bouncy, or pretty much stock?
Nice, TylerRS6! Thanks for the pix.
That to me looks pretty good. Can you fit a finger between the front tire and the top of the wheel well?
I might go with this if the ride is stiff and not bouncy.
Man that looks good.
I would also like the feedback on ride quality. bouncy or firm.
Also, can you measure from center wheel hub to top lip of fender on the front and rear.
That will give us an idea on how low the drop is.
Oh, and did the dealer give you any BS about maybe they wouldn't cover the DRC fix if it went bad since they used aftermarket springs to lower the ride height? Sorta like voiding the warranty?
That has been hinted at downtown here when I inquired about a re-do w/the H&Rs, or even having somebody else do the H&Rs.
Just ordered the H&Rs from ECS @ $275 delivered 2nd day air! Can't beat that with a stick!
They are on sale for $202 right now. Site says they lower the F 1.4 inches/R 1 inch, and are stiffer than stock.
New DRC with H&R springs ride quality is great. Not bouncy at all...just more aggressive. I am so happy with this "upgrade". The handling is very much improved. Night/Day difference. No issues from the dealership at all. In fact, they sold me the springs. It will not effect the DRC warranty.
I cannot get a finger in-between the front tire and fender, or a piece of paper :-0 ...
I can get a finger in-between the rear tire and fender though. Occasionally, I have some rubbing in the front when turning over a bump or steep driveway. I haven't had the time to figure out where the rubbing is coming from, but will post results when I do. I'll also measure and post the drop.
-Tyler
2003 Audi RS6
2004 Porsche Cayenne S
You're running spacers though right?
Pat - Eisenmann race exhaust, Catless downpipes, KW V3's, H-Sport sways, 034 Control arms, Apikol diff mount, Sterns motor mounts, Forge dv's, Stainless brake lines, Venair hoses, Sportec vent mod, Euro tails, Viper Tuned ecu/tcu, DPE S20's 19x9.5, 275/30/19's
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