new avos but still a very rough ride

[mikeo]

A few weeks ago the old girl was handed over to those nice people at Austec for amongst other things a new set of Avos all round - dampers and springs. The ride height has certainly increased as I can now open the bonnet but it still gives a very rough ride - white lines feel more like railway lines - and it still jumps around a bit. Now I have never driven another S3 so I'm not sure how it should feel, but I was expecting a bigger noticeable difference with the new set-up. When I took it in, Paul said that the only suspension I had at the front was that supplied by Pirelli ! Can anyone who has had this upgrade help me please.

By the way, delighted with all the rest of the work done - the engine is really sweet now.

[Wildfire]

It all depends on how you want your car set up. The car can most certainly be set up for a more comfortable ride, easing off the dampers silghtly, softer springs etc. Did you specify that you wanted a particularly soft ride when you went to Austec?

The S's are quite hard generally, espceially compared to the Griffith and Chimeras. I have Griff 500/Chim Suspension fitted to my Griff and it is much softer than the S.

[joospeed]

I ran avos on my S for a year with very stiff springs and on full soft the ride was still more supple than it had been previously on the tvr suspension. as i woulnd the adjuster up teh range tho the ride quickly deteriorated .. try winding it full soft and see what happens?

[bridgdav]

Mike..

What was the cost for the Avo upgrade..?

Dave

[bugsy]

bridgdav said:

Mike.. What was the cost for the Avo upgrade..? Dave

Avo's are £75.00, you can buy them direct, Gaz are a couple of quid more.

[yellabelly]

bridgdav, I've just fitted (tonight) AVO PG718 adjustables on the front of the S with E10325 325lb rate springs. The cost direct from AVO was £236.18 delivered, Shocks were £75 each + VAT and the springs were £21 each + VAT, carriage £9.00. However they ommitted to tell me that they don't supply a C spanner and you have to fit the springs.

[S3 Rich]

I am just looking into replacing all four corners with PG718's, 350lbs front & 325lbs rear, direct from AVO including VAT & delivery for £465.42

spoken to a few people & even with the stiffer springs i have been told the same thing, turn them to a softer setting & the ride should be smoother.

[bugsy]

yellabelly said:

bridgdav, I've just fitted (tonight) AVO PG718 adjustables on the front of the S with E10325 325lb rate springs. The cost direct from AVO was £236.18 delivered, Shocks were £75 each + VAT and the springs were £21 each + VAT, carriage £9.00. However they ommitted to tell me that they don't supply a C spanner and you have to fit the springs.

In that case then the Gaz shocks are a few coppers cheaper then, if you buy the springs as well and they are fitted to the shocks
AVO £96 a corner Gaz £95.41 but including free C spanner, we did get the best deal.!! Whoop de doo

>> Edited by bugsy on Wednesday 6th April 11:51

[M@H]

yellabelly said:

..However they ommitted to tell me that they don't supply a C spanner and you have to fit the springs.

If you don't have a C spanner, on of these will work just fine fully opened:



..as we discovered trackside one day eh Brigdav

[bridgdav]

When was that then....

[M@H]

..its good to see the bloke actually doing all the work didn't make it tnto the photo..

Edited to add: and that is definitely the first modeling shoot my old trolley jack has ever done.

>> Edited by M@H on Wednesday 6th April 09:13

[V8Smith]

M@H said:

..its good to see the bloke actually doing all the work didn't make it tnto the photo..

I was keeping you busy Matt

[gw1]

Did I see from your profile your live in Oxford? My car (S3c) is currently off the road but I will MOT and tax it for next month. If you want to drive another S give me a shout although it isn't in as good condition as yours.

[yellabelly]

M@H said:

yellabelly said: ..However they ommitted to tell me that they don't supply a C spanner and you have to fit the springs. If you don't have a C spanner, on of these will work just fine fully opened: ..as we discovered trackside one day eh Brigdav

Matt, No need for the grips AVO are sending me a C spanner FOC in the post and as I am claening and painting the chassis then I can wait for it to be delivered.