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Hi guys,

Having looked through over 40 pages of posts in the suspension thread, I need a definite answer on what shocks fit the rear of a 1999 RS4-s Stagea.

I've learned that they are the same as in an 260RS, so they have the forked bottom (not the bushed bottom like the auto C34 stageas).

Does anyone know who can supply direct-fit aftermarket shocks (locally?) that would fit? I would like the part number for the Bilstein ones from SK's old group buy if possible.

Cheers,

Rhett

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Hi guys,

Having looked through over 40 pages of posts in the suspension thread, I need a definite answer on what shocks fit the rear of a 1999 RS4-s Stagea.

I've learned that they are the same as in an 260RS, so they have the forked bottom (not the bushed bottom like the auto C34 stageas).

Does anyone know who can supply direct-fit aftermarket shocks (locally?) that would fit? I would like the part number for the Bilstein ones from SK's old group buy if possible.

Cheers,

Rhett

Being RS4 it SHOULD be eye mount. Either way, you need:

If bottom is EYE mount, ECR33 rear shocks with an R32 TOP HAT ie R33 25t shocks with R32 / A31 / C33 top hats

If bottom is FORK mount, BCNR33 rear shocks with an R32 TOP HAT ie R33 GTR shocks with R32 / A31 / C33 top hats

Hi guys,

Having looked through over 40 pages of posts in the suspension thread, I need a definite answer on what shocks fit the rear of a 1999 RS4-s Stagea.

I've learned that they are the same as in an 260RS, so they have the forked bottom (not the bushed bottom like the auto C34 stageas).

Does anyone know who can supply direct-fit aftermarket shocks (locally?) that would fit? I would like the part number for the Bilstein ones from SK's old group buy if possible.

Cheers,

Rhett

Ive got koni adjustables in my 1998 RS4-s and they are excellent, did have nismo s-tune's but ive found they koni's are alot better cause there suited to our roads. Give Marco a ring from Toperformance Products, they are the dealer for koni's and they are in 8 Trade place Vermont Melbourne. He gave me this part number 8041-1339SPORT. give him a call and he will look after you like hes done to me. heres the number 98731722

let us know how you go

Stu

Edited by sturb25
Ive got koni adjustables in my 1998 RS4-s and they are excellent, did have nismo s-tune's but ive found they koni's are alot better cause there suited to our roads. Give Marco a ring from Toperformance Products, they are the dealer for koni's and they are in 8 Trade place Vermont Melbourne. He gave me this part number 8041-1339SPORT. give him a call and he will look after you like hes done to me. heres the number 98731722

let us know how you go

Stu

product and workshop seconded. they also can valve it easily and cheaply to suit your application unlike bilsteins.

Edited by RB_Ryan

Thanks guys. I've got onto Gary and have ordered new Bilsteins for the rear.

The car has Koni adjustables at the moment. Seems the rear ones worn out and aren't providing anywhere near enough dampening. Once I get the new ones installed I'll try to have a look and see exactly what went wrong with them. (although I think they are over 40,000km old now, I've only had the car for the last 3,000kms).

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