Suspension Modifications: Suggestions?

[Maverick]

Hi
I'm thinking of stiffening the suspension. I have a V8 R8 ( supercharged). I do like the Mag ride softness on the highway though.

I've reviewed threads and other sources and see the following options on first look:
1. H&R springs, keep mag ride dampers: Lowers and stiffens
2. ABT lift kit, new springs & dampers, stiffer & lower but can raise car up when needed (could be useful as I live in SW London w/ speed bumps !)
3. Similar MTM kit
4. Stasis spring & damper setup

Can anyone comment on installations of any of the above in terms of ride quality and stiffness on track etc?

thx
Mike
Ps. A few photos from Audi Driver Track day yesterday - big fun at Castle Combe circuit. My car did pretty well against the GT's there for a little old V8. http://www.r8talk.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[thebishman]

I would look into slightly lowering the car with a high quality spring set, ( H+R, Eibach come to mind), and then go with a slightly stiffer set of anti-roll bars. That's all I will be looking at doing next year for the track. Oh, and obviously track pads when necessary. I will never remove the magnetorheologic shocks as I love the compliant ride too much.
Bish

[vw9009]

hi

try KW COILOVERS V3 which ive installed recently
the road hold is a great experience
it has various bump and rebound settings
according to the driver taste it behaves...

PLS DESPERATELY TRY ONE!!!

THANKS

[technomania]

I have the KW's V3 also sitting on the floor, can't wait to install the set...have to wait on my Mag. Ride disable set )
KW for Life, all my cars I have owned got a set so far, never been disappointed

[Maverick]

Do you still run the magnetic ride or cut over to the KW 3 stage dampers?
thx

[Monkey boy UK]

Mike, Hi, is there much left as stock on your car! looks like you had a good time at Castle Combe.

[smhb0310]

R8 GT Coilovers!
Inhave installed it at my V8. They are awesome!
Costs me 3300$ brandnew!

[smhb0310]

http://www.ebay.de/itm/original-Audi...a#ht_683wt_922

[technomania]

I have a set too, 2900,- shipped for the GT suspension

for the KW I have the cut off kit from KW, but u can also just re-program the system via vag com... up to u..same as on the GT dampers