re: impact of H&R sport springs on '96 A4q

[Jason Palmer <palmerj@earthlink.net>]

"Ali A. Bukhari" <aab1@acpub.duke.edu> said: 
>Would the springs do the job, or would I need new shocks, too?

The H&R sports are pretty severe. With an older car, replacing the
shocks would be a really good idea.
I had considered the springs, even ordered a set. I returned them when I
reconsidered. I was afraid the stock shocks couldnt withstand new
stresses... and bend some critical aluminum suspension bit or a wheel.

I bought an antiswaybar kit, front and rear. I just installed it
yesterday, but I can already see a dramatic improvement in cornering.

>I'm looking for better handling/cornering and a stiffer ride.
The bars take care of half of it---

>I'm not looking for a huge improvement, just enough to ride
>like a stock BMW 328i. 
Is that a good thing?

>I'm not looking to spend an arm and a leg, either.
Good Luck.
Consider a tire upgrade. A +0 or +1 can really make a huge difference.

Jason Palmer
97 A41.8Tq 200hp mtm w/ antisway upgrade