LOWERING MY AUDI A3 8P! *SO MUCH BETTER*

[@matimcfetridge]

WAIT!!! Before you scroll down to read more comments.... drop one here yourself! What do you think to the drop, subtle?...over the top....? just right? let me know below! and don't forget to give the video a thumbs up whilst you're here :)

[@amar3165]

Think it looks great, I have the same car and been looking at h&r springs. Could you possibly drop the link to where you got your springs from please ?

[@matimcfetridge]

I read a fair bit i to it and people seemed to complain slightly more about the H&R springs. Got the same answers when looking into them for the UP aswell!

[@nomad61u2]

Looks right to me. I'm not a fan of the super extreme drop and cambered wheels, etc.. I'm really curious about your ride impressions. Does it still feel smooth, or have you lost travel (even with the shorter bump stops). Do you find yourself scraping the ground on things more now? How does it ride compared to stock?

[@blarneyboy123]

Looks perfect, think I’m convinced now to do the same.

[@matimcfetridge]

I think ifs subtle yet noticeable, really happy with it!

[@PlanetHardware]

I'm really looking forward to seeing this. I have the sam exact car and the modifications are amazing. Been following everything that you did and applying it to my audi a3. Amazing content.

[@matimcfetridge]

Thanks for watching mate! Let me know what you think once you’ve watched it 🙏🏼

[@andylawrence5879]

Would you say the Audi is sitting lower than a standard s-line after fitting the springs ?

[@fjaff]

Looks good. Heard that this model has an issue with consuming too much oil, which requires new piston rings?

[@nathanielbritton1012]

Looks really good mate, was thinking of doing mine what’s the ride like? You have a link for the springs you bought? Cheers

[@matimcfetridge]

+Nathaniel Britton check out the latest video for a review of these springs mate!

[@mariorocha7408]

I have an Audi A3 2007, I thought it would be more difficult, so, I just have to change the springs to softer ones. Where do you recommend I buy them or what brand?

[@PsytranceNation]

Hi Mati. I Love your a3 Videos. They so fun to Watch. Keep it up 👌🏻

[@matimcfetridge]

Legend, thanks for the mind words 👍🏼

[@Ju5T2Quick]

Great video as always Mati - how’s the ride changed with the new springs?

[@matimcfetridge]

First drive video coming shortly 👀

[@qoa9985]

Nice one Mati looks perfect, how long did the whole process take you in total out of curiosity?

[@matimcfetridge]

Total time probably 4 hours, 3 hours front and 1 for the back 👍🏼

[@mattwood2002]

Hey I've also got an A3 8p, but my 1 problem with it is that there's only 1 cup holder that's not even accessible. Have you thought about retrofitting one?

[@matimcfetridge]

Have looked into it before, think people have managed to put one where the card holder is before, not a bad place for one really!

[@mateuszkapitan2152]

Hi Mati, great video! Could you please tell me how many lengths are the original S Line springs? Regards 😉👍

[@andrert2178]

With this kit is the ride more confortable now ?

[@andrert2178]

oh you have another video on that ::D

[@adamlatter5075]

Give it a few days Mati those springs will settle more take it for a good drive and have another measure 👌🏻

[@matimcfetridge]

Hopefully mate! Was fairly happy with how they looked, if they settle more then great!

[@roadtoeurope6017]

Do you still have your old front grill ?

[@arden6665]

Really sits nice . I have the 2007 1.9tdi 5 door and would like to have a go at this but I have a quick question... Would the suspension be the same set up on mine ? You made it look incredibly easy and I'd rather give it ago myself rather than pay that labour cost haha let me know please fella. Car looks really nice by the way

[@matimcfetridge]

Hi mate, fairly sure it would be the same kit! Do your research and make sure you are 100% sure what you are buying fits though 👍🏼

[@arden6665]

@@matimcfetridge ok I am going to give this a go. Am pretty sure I will be fine as long as I get the right coils haha . Thanks again mate. The car looks great 👌

[@georgetgr7625]

I lowered my A3 with the same springs. Funny my original springs were much thinner than the Eibachs. Not a boat anymore as it was wobbly in the round abouts and corners.

[@vert_f31]

I put my A3 on racelands and dropped it 4 inches from stock, it’s tucking the rears beautifully but still has no rubbing, the rear wheelwells are huge

[@mattwho1980]

I'm on same! £300 for a perfect ride hight

[@matimcfetridge]

How do you both find the racelands? Heard good things about them to be honest

[@vert_f31]

@@matimcfetridge I love them, I just have classics which are the cheapest option, and granted they don’t have adjustable dampening they still have a good spring rate along with just being really solid after putting about 6,000 miles on them

[@mattwho1980]

@@matimcfetridge they are fantastic for the price! Make it sit very low if you don't pre set,! Love them

[@J6_LXN]

I have the exact same car and same year been following everything you do to this and has helped me out alot mate cheers hope to see more to come on this car 🙂👍👍👍

[@matimcfetridge]

Love it mate! Lots more to come, stay tuned 👍🏼

[@3MTurbo]

Is this the same process of removing rear springs on quattro’s?

[@yodelay5011]

Can you put a link for the springs used please?

[@Michael-pd4wu]

Great videos Mati. Like yourself I bought the springs and I’ve put the job off, I’m doing all the work on my A3 myself aside from the DMF. Looks great on those springs it’s making me wanna get mine out the garage and get them fitted! Good tip on the drive shaft.

[@matimcfetridge]

+Michael You will definitely enjoy it mate, cant believe how much these springs have improved the handling! After its been 4 wheel aligned it corners on rails, very impressed!

[@Michael-pd4wu]

@@matimcfetridge mines the sport back 4 door I can get a fist under the arches nearly. Looks like it’s on stilts, and it’s supposedly lowered from factory being a sport. Handling on this is average at best so it looks like that’s my next job.

[@pappraten9370]

I got my front springs lowerd but the back is original sline. I bought it like this , would you suggest me to replace the front with the original or lower the back or just leave the front lowered and back original??

[@matimcfetridge]

I would get the back lowered. These springs after driving them for a few weeks are much comfier than the s line ones

[@adamtaylor4405]

Darkside developments powerflex bushes.. life time guaranteed have a look Mati gonna start changing full set over. Few vids would help if your up for the challenge ✌

[@matimcfetridge]

To be honest mate its probably not something Im going to do, this is an everyday car for me and from what Ive heard you really sacrifice a lot of comfort for powerflex bushes, although do gain some good performance! I have a car coming up shortly that this will more than likely be the path I take with though 👀

[@nomad61u2]

@@matimcfetridge I just finished installing TTRS rear bushings for the front lower control arm. Tightens up the steering a little bit with no noticeable increase in NVH. Pressing out the old and in with the new in the aluminum carrier was a bit of a faff, but you can get *slightly* less performance ones for the S3 that are just a straight swap. It kind of goes halfway to the poly bushings (which i also do not want to do).

[@MrMikkiFunk]

Looks wicked man, stance is much nicer now! Just need some spacers now :P Gotta say though, you're a bit of a mad man not sticking any axle stands in there while it was jacked up ;)

[@matimcfetridge]

Yeah certainly going to look into some spacers! Thinking 18mm rear and 12 fronts unless you have any advise? Haha I trust the jack to be honest, she’s a good en! Although Im still not daft enough to crawl underneath it!

[@MrMikkiFunk]

@@matimcfetridge yeah tbf the fitment on 8Ps are strange with OEM alloys. Mine are 7.5J ET54, 10mm at front but could’ve gone 15 realistically, and 20mm at the back could’ve gone 25mm or 30 haha. Maybe get some cheap sizes 2nd hand off eBay for what you want, once you’re happy with fitment go with brand new H&R

[@Lone-o2o]

Hi there what app you got your Springs from

[@outlaw__________8016]

I love it😍😍 can u plz do one more thing " the expanders" on yhe wheels it should give it a more sportier looking just like u said and it really handles the corners easily 💯

[@matimcfetridge]

Wheel spacers will be coming very shortly!

[@outlaw__________8016]

@@matimcfetridge hell yeh😍😍😍

[@TINq8n]

Axle stands? Gaiter not seated correctly?

[@matimcfetridge]

I wasn’t underneath the car so wasn’t hugely fussed on axle stands, to be honest didn’t realise I had done anything wrong with the gaiter, there didn’t seem like anything to seat it on?

[@TINq8n]

Always use axle stands I've seen people get crushed. The inner strut top has a ring where the gaiter sits in pull bumpstop down and locate the gaiter it stops the socket stanchon gettin g filled with grit and dirt.

[@curtiswright9325]

Have you got a link for these? Thank you

[@Spooky.93]

The springs are 40mm??

[@recklessvandalism]

Good vid mate, going to be doing the same to mine soon. Keep it up!

[@matimcfetridge]

Cheers mate, what kit you going to go for?

[@benskipper1870]

I have the H&R 50mm kit on mine i love it. Great vid get some spacers next 😀

[@matimcfetridge]

You got spacers? Thinking 18 rear 12 front, you got any advice?

[@kam8175]

What tint you got on the rear windows mate, 35%?

[@matimcfetridge]

literally factory tints mate, havent changed them

[@dl8531]

Nice one Mati, I've got eibach springs with bilstein shocks on my mk4 golf. Sits nicely and also handles alot better. I think you need some spacers now probably about 10-15mm

[@matimcfetridge]

Definitely need some spacers, just trying to find out what most people run, alot seem to run 20mm on the back without the wheel even poking out! Crazy

[@elvicecs]

@@matimcfetridge The perfect fitment for the rears without rubbing is an 15-16mm spacer on that wheels. Are 7.5Jx 18 ET54 no?

[@__1t__1__r3]

what size are them wheels ?

[@SimoneStee]

Where did yiu buy s3 bumber?

[@kevo4738]

Are these the same for a 2011 5door?

[@jschrademusic9511]

Please could you link where you got the springs from?

[@matimcfetridge]

From Autodoc, give it a google 👌🏼

[@ibrahimhassan7203]

S3 rotor wheels would look lovely on ur car

[@matimcfetridge]

+ibrahim hassan I agree, 19’s👀

[@ChosenBlood1]

Did you had to realign everything?

[@matimcfetridge]

Will be getting aligned shortly, got some control arms to fit and letting the springs settle before I do it though!

[@ChosenBlood1]

@@matimcfetridge Thanks for the reply! Love the A3 videos man!

[@matimcfetridge]

No problem at all, thanks for commenting and getting involved 👍🏼

[@domj8172]

Does anyone know the torque spec for that rear control arm bolt?

[@chiccoka]

I got -45 mm einback but I’m scare I will scratch the belly of the car. I got sline and 19’’ wheels

[@michaellee1690]

What size are the alloys mate

[@matimcfetridge]

18 x 7.5 these ones

[@joecooper7347]

This looks mint! I got lowering springs for my A3 Sportback a while ago and the back almost sits on the wheels but the fronts never settled properly so looks a bit odd! Think al look into some better springs if not, maybe coilovers! Loving the build and the channel! Actually bought the LED interior lighting kit off the back of the video you did about mods for your car 👍🏻

[@matimcfetridge]

Thanks for watching mate! What kit did you go for? I wish my rear was a little further down to be honest but cant really complain!

[@MrMikkiFunk]

Same with my 8P (fuck sake) but it's the 3 door version, they're not Eibach springs by any chance? I heard the different height with the sportback at the front and back though is to do with the body line at the back making the back look lower than it is. Doesn't really make much sense to me, although when I measured mine they were both the same. Spacers do help though too.

[@gavinkendig3081]

the factory lowered spring on my 2017 S-line A3 does the same thing. I did notice even tho the rear looks lower and the front higher, the ground clearance is much smaller at the front lift point than it is in the rear point so there's definitely some positive rake. I got myself some H&R sport springs to hopefully fix it

[@esraeloh8681]

I've got a dead left rear spring & 3 other dying coils, that's what I've got, my god you should see the corrosion on the rear subframe right around where those 2 support arms bolt in, holy shit have I got a job on my hands. I took my dads car off him when he retired summer last year, he never did any of his own work on the thing, always just put it into the garage. I don't get it, the simplest preventative maintenance just once 1 year, & all that corrosion could've been completely avoided. Whatever, half the reason I took the thing was to get the chance to work on a car for the first time, & I do have a friend with an entire workshop of tools who also wants to work on another car so even if the structual damage is to extensive fabricating a new part & fitting it isn't even out of the question. Still though, all for want of a little rub down & spray paint just 1 of the years he owned it.... Which actually, I'd be careful about just spraying WD just in there, that stuff can dry out any rubber bellows & such causing them to break down, you really want a silicone lub for them if you want to spray them Edit: Well those rear coils were a piece of piss to swap out And side note, I only have 3 shitty stock Jacks, had, my scizzor jack decided to shed it's threads, & not even taking any real weight, I was just using it to jack up the suspension arm, so it wasn't even taking the weight of the vehicle, it was at that moment I realised all those Jacks have plastic blocks over the threads, so I'm definitely done with them

[@attilapala1814]

Nice car👍

[@fillduffman]

Hello ,car looks good , I have the same car, would you know the part number for your springs, is it E20-15-007-02-22 Much appreciated

[@matimcfetridge]

They are the exact ones I ordered mate :)

[@fillduffman]

@@matimcfetridge thanks you , have you done spacers yet

[@makeitorleaveit1]

It will sit lower as you drive it

[@matimcfetridge]

Its definitely settled way more now 😂

[@ABe_60]

Hvala!

[@swansmeister]

Who da fuck lowers his car with springs alone, it's about the worst you can do. Your original dampers arent calculated on it and it will only do the car bad.

[@matimcfetridge]

Seems alright to me 😂

[@swansmeister]

@@matimcfetridge It aint, if you don't have the knowledge go look it up ffs.