Lowered S2 Avant and S8 18" problems?

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  • AndersS2
    S2Forum Extremist
    • Sep 2005
    • 1364
    • Home: Norway

    #16
    Jamo,

    as i said earlier, i run 15mm spacers, 40mm h&r springs and konis all round on the avus' and i havent got any rubbing at all. i only had som light touches inside the inne front -plastic-arch, but i suspect that is due to bumps/kerbs.
    When on WOT the car almost hits the groud in the rear but it still don't rubb.

    when writing all this, i may seem to recall my rear arches may be widened a few mm in order to get the old 19"s to fit.. hmm, will check it up with the previous owner later.

    Anders - S2 Avant Clubsport - 8pots or die!

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    • BRY
      S2Forum Possessed
      • Nov 2004
      • 3755
      • Home: United Nations Current: Vietnam

      #17
      I don't have any scraping issues, I can't remember what spacers I have where, but I know that they are not the same front / back
      Lowered on H&R S2 avant springs.
      Kingdoms are run by Kings, Dictatorships are run by Dictators.
      England must be a Country. :mischeif:

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      • AndersS2
        S2Forum Extremist
        • Sep 2005
        • 1364
        • Home: Norway

        #18
        Originally posted by AndersS2
        when writing all this, i may seem to recall my rear arches may be widened a few mm in order to get the old 19"s to fit.. hmm, will check it up with the previous owner later.
        I do have widened/rolled arches at the rear!
        Anders - S2 Avant Clubsport - 8pots or die!

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        • FITZY
          S2Forum Enthusiast
          • Sep 2004
          • 194
          • Country: England

          #19
          I'm running 8x18 RS6 reps on mine, et35, lowered on S2 H&r's with RS2 shocks and even fully loaded with a full tank and my extraordinarly heavy vibe sub box on board, rubbing has never been an issue.
          94 S2 Avant, Crystal Silver, slightly modded
          89 Vw Golf mk2
          12 Mercedes e250cdi, silver, daily commuter

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          • pixsaudisex2
            S2Forum Possessed
            • Sep 2004
            • 3110

            #20
            tyres can make a huge difference for example i had nankangs no rubbing brought some yokahammmmmmmmmas and they rub everywhere exactly the same size tyres as well ( but obviously no rim protectors on the nankangs is my findings) and cut down springs

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            • Jamo
              Retired OG Mod
              • Mar 2004
              • 21750
              • Country: United Kingdom

              #21
              It seems my car sits lower than a car on H&R springs after comparing it to the Avant's

              Interested to know if people think this product would help me cure my problem?

              http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...code=S/FSF1315

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              • Fat Audi 80
                Super Moderator
                • Jan 2004
                • 10547
                • Country: England

                #22
                I think it may well work but I also suspect that it will make the ride more harsh....

                @ your Sig - true.

                Hope you overcome your problems mate.

                Cheers,

                Steve.
                The Perfectionist
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                • nigelm
                  S2Forum Enthusiast
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 150
                  • Country: United States

                  #23
                  Spring gizmo

                  £25 for 1. I guess that's £100 for 4 if I recall my 'O' level maths. Seems a bit steep. You could put that towards different springs if yours are tired and sagging?

                  Nigelm

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                  • Jamo
                    Retired OG Mod
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 21750
                    • Country: United Kingdom

                    #24
                    £25 a pair, my springs are not sagging this would be to stop them compressing so much that the tyres touch the arch.

                    Price for new springs OEM or H&R is pure roberry.

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                    • nigelm
                      S2Forum Enthusiast
                      • Jul 2003
                      • 150
                      • Country: United States

                      #25
                      Another option

                      Pro-mounts would be a more expensive option - they raise the ride height by a vairable amount depending on whether you opt for 'race', 'road' or 'rally' versions. Corey could give you the exact figures. Obviously you'd get the benefit of arguably the best top mounts around also.

                      nigelm

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                      • Jamo
                        Retired OG Mod
                        • Mar 2004
                        • 21750
                        • Country: United Kingdom

                        #26
                        They would have no effect on this problem I'm aware of pro-mounts and their uses but for this problem it's not viable.

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