Lowering springs for my B3 90 2.3 20v Sport (2WD)

Donald_MacIver · 10-01-19, 12:47 PM

I'm looking at the possibility of putting some lowering springs on the car to bring the ride height down a tad, 30 - 35mm ideally, 40mm max. I've been searching on-line and can't seem to find anything that's listed for my car. Does anyone know of any companies that cater for my car?

Duffy3074 · 10-01-19, 02:10 PM

I had the same problem with my 90, Eibach used to do them, there are the occasional OEM Sport spec springs on the go but they are rare.

There’s little obvious available new unfortunately.

eBay Germany might be worth watching

John. · 10-01-19, 06:00 PM

I'm assuming you've changed the tyres and it still looks high?

I thought the car handled well but was firm (IMO).

Great car, would've liked to of kept it but glad you're keeping her well!

Ben · 10-01-19, 06:20 PM

Demon Tweaks seem to stock some:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/perf...59171bbf45d0a/

John. · 10-01-19, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

Demon Tweaks seem to stock some:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/perf...59171bbf45d0a/

The Vogtland ones seem a bargain......the others overpriced in comparison?

…..and they're made in Germany.

Nice find Ben.

Donald_MacIver · 11-01-19, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by John.

I'm assuming you've changed the tyres and it still looks high?

I thought the car handled well but was firm (IMO).

Great car, would've liked to of kept it but glad you're keeping her well!

I changed the tyres to 205/45/16, and the car looks better for it, but there's still a wee bit too much of an arch gap

The car handles well on the current setup, and i agree it is quite firm, not as firm as the standard s-line suspension i had on my A4 though, that was seriously uncomfortable, sorted that with some Bilstein B8 shocks and H&R springs, and it completely transformed the car.

I'm delighted with the 90, just trying to keep on top of the maintenance - treated her to a new battery for Christmas, and going to carry out a service next month before getting her ready for a run round the NC500 in April with a couple of mates in their classics.

Donald_MacIver · 11-01-19, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Demon Tweaks seem to stock some:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/perf...59171bbf45d0a/

I'll check them out - thanks Ben

slacky · 12-01-19, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Demon Tweaks seem to stock some:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/perf...59171bbf45d0a/

Nice find Ben

Donald_MacIver · 28-01-19, 05:19 PM

Well that's the springs ordered - decided to go for the Vogtland springs, hopefully i'll achieve the look i'm after

John. · 16-03-19, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Donald_MacIver

Well that's the springs ordered - decided to go for the Vogtland springs, hopefully i'll achieve the look i'm after

Have you got these fitted yet Donald?

10-01-19, 06:20 PM	#4
Ben 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 2,348	Demon Tweaks seem to stock some: https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/perf...59171bbf45d0a/ __________________ 1992 80 quattro 20vt

28-01-19, 05:19 PM	#9
Donald_MacIver Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Isle of Lewis, NW Scotland Posts: 183	Well that's the springs ordered - decided to go for the Vogtland springs, hopefully i'll achieve the look i'm after __________________ 2006 Audi A4 3.0 TDi 233 BHP Avant Quattro S-line 1990 Audi 90 2.3 20v Sport 1990 Audi 80 2.0 16v Sport 1989 Audi 80 2.0 8v Sport

10-01-19, 02:10 PM	#2
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	I had the same problem with my 90, Eibach used to do them, there are the occasional OEM Sport spec springs on the go but they are rare. There’s little obvious available new unfortunately. eBay Germany might be worth watching

10-01-19, 06:00 PM	#3
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	I'm assuming you've changed the tyres and it still looks high? I thought the car handled well but was firm (IMO). Great car, would've liked to of kept it but glad you're keeping her well!