
Lowering Springs vs Coilovers for European Daily Drivers
Compare lowering springs vs coilovers for European daily drivers. Learn ride quality, cost, and handling differences to choose the right suspension upgrade.
By Lee Shahin ·
12 lowering springs for the B9 Audi RS5 (2.9T V6) from 4 brands. Shorter springs that lower ride height on the factory or aftermarket dampers.
Brands on this page: H&R (6), KW Suspension (3), Suspension Techniques (2), 034Motorsport (1).

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-404-1017
The perfect solution for lowering your vehicle and improving handling while retaining excellent ride quality.
Retailer fitment note: For coupe models only

H&R · Part no. 23012-4
More lowering, more features, and more personalization!
Retailer fitment note: For models with RS-Sport Suspension plus, without DRC, without Air Suspension

H&R · Part no. 23012-3
More lowering, more features, and more personalization - Average lowering range of 0.40"-1.6" front & 0.40"-1.2" rear

H&R · Part no. 23012-1
More lowering, more features, and more personalization - Average lowering range of 0.40"-1.2" front & rear

H&R · Part no. 23012-2
More lowering, more features, and more personalization!
Retailer fitment note: For models with RS-Sport Suspension plus, with DRC, without Air Suspension

H&R · Part no. 28693-1
Unrivaled comfort and performance - Approximate lowering of .80" front and rear

H&R · Part no. 28693-2
Unrivaled comfort and performance. Average lowering of .80"

KW Suspension · Part no. 253100CT
Retains the use of your factory shocks while providing the ability to adjust ride height from 0.2" to 1.2" Front 0.0" to 1.0" Rear
Retailer fitment note: Fits sportback models with factory Dynamic Ride Control

KW Suspension · Part no. 253100BS
Retains the use of your factory shocks while providing the ability to adjust ride height from 0.0" to 0.8" Front 0.0" to 1.0" Rear
Retailer fitment note: Fits coupe models without factory Dynamic Ride Control
KW Suspension · Part no. 253100CS
Retains the use of your factory shocks while providing the ability to adjust ride height from 0.2" to 1.2" Front 0.0" to 1.0" Rear
Retailer fitment note: Fits sportback models without factory Dynamic Ride Control

Suspension Techniques · Part no. 273100BX
Allows individual ride height adjustment at each corner of your vehicle - Make your stock suspension height adjustable, without compromise!
Retailer fitment note: Fits coupe models without factory Dynamic Ride Control - Average lowering of 0.0-0.8 Front & 0.0-1.0" Rear

Suspension Techniques · Part no. 273100CT
KW height adjustable springs kits are a great alternative to conventional springs.
Retailer fitment note: Only for vehicles which have electronic dampers
Modification & Performance Guides

Compare lowering springs vs coilovers for European daily drivers. Learn ride quality, cost, and handling differences to choose the right suspension upgrade.
By Lee Shahin ·
Explore: Modification & Performance Parts
Modification & Performance Guides

Explore European car suspension upgrades for daily driving: springs, shocks, and sway bars. Make informed decisions for handling and ride quality.
By Lee Shahin ·
Explore: Modification & Performance Parts