Ok your thoughts on this one guys ... 360 brake S2 avant with -40mm H+R s, 18"rims, 225/40s, rolled arches 
what would you go for?
what would you go for?
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S2 + RS2 yep ive had a few love em... Laser red S2 avant... Brilliant black lhd RS2... Polar silver RS2... RS blau RS2... CheeRS Al
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Depends what you want from it. Is it your daily driver and what are the roads like were you'll be using it?
Personally I went for Bilsteins as part of my suspension upgrade. They are stiff though and combined with the other components used my suspension setup is not really suited to a daily driver. It's been said that I can adjust my suspension by changing the tyre pressures as the tyre walls are the only movement left in it
I've been in MattS2's Avant with stock springs and Koni dampers and although there is a lot more movement in the suspension than mine the handling is still very good and it is much better suited to country lanes etc.
It's all down to personal choice really.
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You might consider RS2 OEM. Always a good balance of handling vs comfort. Some would say the best from Audi.
I went for koni just off softest settings (slightly firmer at back) which are fine everywhere except Edinburgh as the roads here are dire.Alastair
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Mainly going to be for fast road use and the occasional track dayS2 + RS2 yep ive had a few love em... Laser red S2 avant... Brilliant black lhd RS2... Polar silver RS2... RS blau RS2... CheeRS AlComment
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Shocks are a very personal thing- what some would rate as soft others would rate as rock solid.
If your planning to do a few trackdays etc..Adjustables are the best bet as you can tune them to your required style(on my golf i set the front midway and the rear full stiffness- gives it a nice oversteer character(bit like the 205's)but kills the rear tyres!!)
On my dear departed S2
i ran koni adjustables and H&R springs 40mm drop with 7.5x17(225/45 toyos) wheels, great for everyday use, nice when stiffened up for track work.
Try and get a ride in other peoples cars with different set ups as it a lot of cash to splash out for something that has been recommended, but you HATE!!!!!
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Konis myself. OEM front spring, Stiffer rears.
The advantage of adjustables is that you can tweek it to match the spring you end up fitting, rather than a fixed shock which you find doesn't go with the oem or stiffer spring.
Dont get confused by thinking you just turn up the dials to full for a track setup, best achieved by a spring change and damper re tweek.
Ideally go for a spring/damper combo and if adjustable, make sure it is 'on car'.Carlos.
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As Ben said previously, I've got Koni's with standard springs. (+ RS2 ARB's)
Not sure how to adjust them though.........
I find this set up a bit soft and I'm thinking of putting H+R's on.
I've been in Ben's car and can only say that it is completely planted to the ground, and totally unforgiving to potholes. Very stable at speed though. :mischeif:
I'm actually booked in at the dentist for a loose filling (honestly).
His set up is focused for track use whereas mine seems a lot more suited to A + B roads.
As mentioned before, it is a very personal choice. I'm thinking Bilstiens, H+R's, and standard bushes
HTH
Matt.
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MattS2
This help...
Carlos.
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MattS2 and laser
This is a good thread starter
Stop teasing the S2 owners
Yeh, right, as i disapperar into the distance behind them!
Carlos.
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Most Koni sports you have to push the shaft in and twist to adjust. i.e. Take it out of the car.
AFAIK top adjustables were only for t89 models, S2 used different size front shocks.91CQ20v - Gone to a new home
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Wot...
That's a big wobbly bottom thing...guess i'll stick to my B3.
Sorry.Carlos.
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I think I've had all combo's of shocks on an S2
See this thread for my views http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21458
All depends if it's an everyday driver or not.
Everyday Koni and standard springs, weekend / track car the Bilstein n H&R combo rock for handling and planting the S2 to the ground.Comment
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