Mario T Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Hi All, I suspect this is a simple answer but wondered has anybody else changed the rear springs on their convertible? I ask as I notice that mine sits lower at the rear albeit level. Now I appreciate it has all the weight of the mechanism for the roof in the rear. Is this just a case of the springs being old.? They aren't fractured as I've checked. Any help/experience would be appreciated Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Hello Mario, We are going to need more information - such as:- Has it always been like this during your ownership ( how long is that)? Do you know if these springs have been replaced? How low is low? Measure from wheel centres to the underside of the wheel arches for each wheel, with the car parked on level ground. Kind regards, Gareth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario T Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 Ah right 2 years + pretty much always been like it although it does seem to feel a bit worse IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Going to do some measurements Mario? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario T Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 I can send a photo. I've seen a few like it on my travels. I just wondered if I got the springs replaced if it would add a bit of height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Mario - please measure at all 4 wheels for us please. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted Thursday at 04:20 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:20 PM 21 hours ago, Mario T said: I can send a photo. Photos will not help; measurements will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario T Posted Friday at 02:00 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 02:00 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted Friday at 04:11 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:11 PM Good luck with your problem. I shall not waste any more time on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario T Posted Friday at 04:41 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 04:41 PM Ok I'll get measurements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario T Posted Friday at 04:43 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 04:43 PM Rear both sides 645mm Os front 660mm Ns front 655mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted Friday at 08:01 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:01 PM OK, Seems it needs a new pair of springs, but you have to be doubly sure you get the correct ones. Way forward:- Try LLL Parts website to obtain the correct Audi Part number. Search eBay under that part number. Aim for a reputable make such as Febi or Monroe etc. Would be worthwhile checking Parts in Motion website by inputting your registration number. Last point - please let us know how you get on. Kind regards, Gareth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario T Posted Saturday at 05:38 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 05:38 AM Thanks Magnet, I genuinely felt the photo explained my point. I also didn't have a tape at that point so wanted to give context to my question. I will get onto it. Along with my the driver's window when opened only drops 2-3mm not the full say 10mm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted Saturday at 08:05 AM Share Posted Saturday at 08:05 AM Please let us know how you get on Mario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted Saturday at 07:00 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:00 PM It makes me wonder if the waring springs have been fitted at some point or of poor quality which is why you've got issues. But even with front measurements they're not even either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario T Posted Saturday at 07:02 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 07:02 PM Ive seen quite a few like it. I wouldn't say mine was.much worse. For the price of them I may as well change them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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