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    I picked up some H&R Race springs from EU Tuning and some new slotted rotors and brake pads as the originals needed replacing, badly. Went over to Dave's after work and aside from a stubborn fecker of a strut everything went nice and smoothly. A big thanks to Dave for installing everything for me tonight.

    On to the pics!

    Before


    Tucked into the garage and Dave's off to work


    Dave's new best friend who was a little reluctant to dislodge itself


    Brake pads - new vs. original


    Old rotors - notice how much they're worn down. Nice lip on them


    New front spring and brake


    New rear spring and brake


    It was dark outside by the time we were done so the after shot didn't turn out too well. I tried taking another when I got home in my parkade but it's still too dark and the subtle drop is not very noticeable. Will have to take some more pics during daylight tomorrow.


    Before & after comparo - can't really notice much difference from the pics but I went from two fingers of wheel gap down to just one. Exactly what I was hoping for.


    The drive home wasn't too far so I don't have any real driving impressions of the new set up, but the brakes feel a thousand times better and I didn't notice any bouncing from the springs.

    I'm a happy camper. Thanks again, Dave!
    2008 Audi RS4
    2015 Fiat 500 Abarth

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    Re: New boingies and stoppers

    nice

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    • #3
      Re: New boingies and stoppers

      nice job chris!

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      • #4
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        rawr
        I'd like to make a statment!
        2012 Q5
        2011 A5

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        • #5
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          • #6
            Re: New boingies and stoppers

            Looks good Chris!!
            Blair
            Former Cars: '12 Fiat 500, '10 VW GTI, '05 Smart Fortwo, '96 VW Jetta GLX, '02 VW GTI 337.........

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            • #7
              Re: New boingies and stoppers

              chris why no struts? it may be boingy in a bit no?

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              • #8
                Re: New boingies and stoppers

                Wicked.
                billip
                2013 Audi RS 5

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                • #9
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                  If it starts getting bouncy I'll probably swap out the struts, but in the meantime the stock ones seem fine.

                  Also, I'm going to get a new car in the Spring so I don't want to put any more money into this one.
                  2008 Audi RS4
                  2015 Fiat 500 Abarth

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                  • #10
                    Re: New boingies and stoppers

                    Originally posted by Ryan View Post
                    chris why no struts? it may be boingy in a bit no?
                    20th's have better ones.
                    Jay

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                    • #11
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                      yea i know jason..

                      chris new car you say? addition or replacement?

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                      • #12
                        Re: New boingies and stoppers

                        Originally posted by Ryan View Post
                        yea i know jason..

                        chris new car you say? addition or replacement?
                        Replacement. Although I wish it could just be an addition. We'll see, though - I might be able to swing both. Depends on how much $$ i have saved by March and how the US dollar is doing.
                        2008 Audi RS4
                        2015 Fiat 500 Abarth

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                        • #13
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                          yup US ahoy for new vehicles!

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                          • #14
                            Re: New boingies and stoppers

                            What brand of rotors are those??
                            Tyler

                            vinylappeal.com

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                            • #15
                              Re: New boingies and stoppers

                              Rotors are from ECS Tuning. I think they're their proprietary brand.
                              2008 Audi RS4
                              2015 Fiat 500 Abarth

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