bretti_kivi
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Hi,
short version: If you have an FSI or TDI, feel free to use the Eibach 6Y spring sets (E7910-140).
Longer version:
Some of you, I know, follow the German forum. There's an awful lot going on there at the moment in terms of improvements and pushes to bring the A2 forward. Extended CANBus readers, secondary DIS displays... One issue has been suspension, with Koni's awful FSD consistency meaning the B4 has replaced them as the "comfort" damper of choice.
Spring selection is another massive issue, with Spidan, original, Bilstein B3s, FK, KW, ST, Weitec, ABT and Eibach all either having or have had springs for the A2.
With good damping, decent springs start to get really important. The larger aim has been to avoid the famous "pooping elk" look, where the rear of the car sits lower than the front. My own car is afflicted by this. There are several variations on resolution, including the larger spring seats (+7-10mm). The biggest opportunity, though, is the Eibach kit from the Fabia.
Eibach's Fabia Pro-Kit is built for Fabias with a front axle max. weight which is remarkably similar to the TDI and FSI front axle max weights. It is significantly higher (60kg) than the standard petrol A2. Rear axle max weights work with all "normal" A2s; not 100% sure on the 1.2.
What this means in practice? Eibach have been very reasonable and have sent the spring rate information of the A2 and Fabia springs, confirming that there is no difference aside from a 15mm longer length. This, along with the supplied "Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung" means that these are legally usable in Germany and other countries which require the German paperwork (like Finland).
The paperwork is in this post; you'll need to be a registered user to view / download it.
Feedback from users is very positive, especially in combination with Bilstein B6 or B8s (and as it's >20mm drop, it should be B8s!). Difference between a B6 and a B8 is nothing on the damping and everything on the length.
I will be installing these - if they arrive on time - in my own car on Thursday or Friday. Should be very interesting indeed with the new ARBs and B8s.
- Bret
short version: If you have an FSI or TDI, feel free to use the Eibach 6Y spring sets (E7910-140).
Longer version:
Some of you, I know, follow the German forum. There's an awful lot going on there at the moment in terms of improvements and pushes to bring the A2 forward. Extended CANBus readers, secondary DIS displays... One issue has been suspension, with Koni's awful FSD consistency meaning the B4 has replaced them as the "comfort" damper of choice.
Spring selection is another massive issue, with Spidan, original, Bilstein B3s, FK, KW, ST, Weitec, ABT and Eibach all either having or have had springs for the A2.
With good damping, decent springs start to get really important. The larger aim has been to avoid the famous "pooping elk" look, where the rear of the car sits lower than the front. My own car is afflicted by this. There are several variations on resolution, including the larger spring seats (+7-10mm). The biggest opportunity, though, is the Eibach kit from the Fabia.
Eibach's Fabia Pro-Kit is built for Fabias with a front axle max. weight which is remarkably similar to the TDI and FSI front axle max weights. It is significantly higher (60kg) than the standard petrol A2. Rear axle max weights work with all "normal" A2s; not 100% sure on the 1.2.
What this means in practice? Eibach have been very reasonable and have sent the spring rate information of the A2 and Fabia springs, confirming that there is no difference aside from a 15mm longer length. This, along with the supplied "Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung" means that these are legally usable in Germany and other countries which require the German paperwork (like Finland).
The paperwork is in this post; you'll need to be a registered user to view / download it.
Feedback from users is very positive, especially in combination with Bilstein B6 or B8s (and as it's >20mm drop, it should be B8s!). Difference between a B6 and a B8 is nothing on the damping and everything on the length.
I will be installing these - if they arrive on time - in my own car on Thursday or Friday. Should be very interesting indeed with the new ARBs and B8s.
- Bret