
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 ·
41 coilovers for the B8 2010-2016 Audi S4 (3.0T supercharged V6) from 11 brands. Height-adjustable spring and damper assemblies.
Brands on this page: KW Suspension (17), Enthusiast Bundles (5), BC Racing (3), Bilstein (3), ECS (3), H&R (3), Doorbusters (2), Suspension Techniques (2), Air Lift (1), GODSPEED (1), Megan Racing (1).

Air Lift · Part no. 79005
Offers the ability to convert to a complete air suspension system via a coilover-to-air conversion kit (coming soon)!

BC Racing · Part no. DMP-EXT
Allow you to make damping adjustments without removing the rear interior

BC Racing · Part no. S-07-BR
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving

BC Racing · Part no. S-07E-BR
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving

Bilstein · Part no. 46-189769
Expertly matched performance Eibach Pro-line lowering springs and Bilstein shock/strut package for a dramatic increase in performance handling. World-famous Bilstein quality with a limited lifetime warranty!
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems

Bilstein · Part no. 46-183330
Expertly matched performance Eibach Pro-line lowering springs and Bilstein shock/strut package for a dramatic increase in performance handling. World-famous Bilstein quality with a limited lifetime warranty!
Retailer fitment note: For Vehicles Without Electronic Suspension Lowers 35mm front, 30mm rear

Bilstein · Part no. 48-147231
Height adjustable suspension system offering adjustable compression and rebound to dial in for competition, comfort, or anywhere in between. World-famous Bilstein quality with a limited lifetime warranty!

Doorbusters · Part no. 025412ECS01DBKT2
Take control of your ride while going low with our sport-tuned coilover system!
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems.

Doorbusters · Part no. 025412ECS01DBKT1
Take control of your ride while going low with our sport-tuned coilover system!
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems.

ECS · Part no. 004673LA01
Adjust your damping without removing your interior!

ECS · Part no. 025412ECS01
Take control of your ride while going low with our sport-tuned coilover system!
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems.

ECS · Part no. 026116LA01
Increases rigidity and reduces flex under cornering and braking loads
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems.

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 1OKFA006KT

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 628ARCWKT

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 025412ECS01EBKT
Take control of your ride while going low with our sport-tuned coilover system!

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 025412ECS01EB2KT
Take control of your ride while going low with our sport-tuned coilover system!

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 025412ECS01EB3KT

GODSPEED · Part no. MRS1840
Features 32 levels of damping adjustment and full length adjustability
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock damping and receive a system error code with coilover systems

H&R · Part no. RSS13019-1
Ultimate motorsport coilover - Average lowering 1.5"-2.7"F 1.4"-2.7"R
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock damping and receive a system error code with coilover systems.

H&R · Part no. 29092-1
Unrivaled comfort and performance - Average lowering of 1.0"-2.2"F 1.0"-2.2"R.
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock damping and receive a system error code with coilover systems.

H&R · Part no. 29019-1
Extreme lowering capabilities - Average lowering of 1.5"-2.7"F 1.4"-2.7"R
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock damping and receive a system error code with coilover systems.

KW Suspension · Part no. 68525017
These rebound extensions aim to make adjusting your coilovers more accessible

KW Suspension · Part no. 68525014
These rebound extensions aim to make adjusting your coilovers more accessible and are availablie in a variey of sizes. Be sure to verify the correct size of the piston rod hex before ordering.

KW Suspension · Part no. 18010097KT
Street Comfort coilovers offer sport handling with adjustable ride height
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with factory electronic damping control.
KW Suspension · Part no. 18010075KT
Street Comfort coilovers offer sport handling with adjustable ride height
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without electronic damping.

KW Suspension · Part no. 10210078
Variant 1 coilovers offer the best balance between sporty driving and comfort
Retailer fitment note: Fits avant models without factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 10210075
Variant 1 coilovers offer the best balance between sporty driving and comfort
Retailer fitment note: Fits sedan models without factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 15210078
Variant 2 coilovers offer sport handling with adjustable rebound dampening
Retailer fitment note: Fits avant models without factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 15210075
Variant 2 coilovers offer sport handling with adjustable rebound dampening
Retailer fitment note: Fits sedan models without factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 35210075
The ultimate in coilover technology featuring double adjustable dampening
Retailer fitment note: Fits sedan models without factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 35210078
The ultimate in coilover technology featuring double adjustable dampening
Retailer fitment note: Fits avant models without factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 10210099
Variant 1 coilovers offer the best balance between sporty driving and comfort
Retailer fitment note: Fits avant models with factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 10210097
Variant 1 coilovers offer the best balance between sporty driving and comfort - For models with Electronic Dampening Control
Retailer fitment note: Fits sedan models with factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 15210099
Variant 2 coilovers offer sport handling with adjustable rebound dampening
Retailer fitment note: Fits avant models with factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 15210097
Variant 2 coilovers offer sport handling with adjustable rebound dampening
Retailer fitment note: Fits sedan models with factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 35210099
The ultimate in coilover technology, featuring double adjustable damping
Retailer fitment note: Fits avant models with factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 35210097
The ultimate in coilover technology, featuring double adjustable damping
Retailer fitment note: Fits sedan models with factory EDC. Range of lowering is 0.8-1.5" in the front and 0.4-1.5" in the rear.

Megan Racing · Part no. MRCDKAA509
Featuring adjustable damping. Average lowering of 0.5"-2.0"F, 0.5"-2.0"R.
Retailer fitment note: Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems

Suspension Techniques · Part no. 13210075
Set your vehicle low and tight for optimal performance.
Retailer fitment note: Sedan Models Only - Average lowering of 0.6'' to 1.8'' front and 0.6" to 1.6" rear - Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems

Suspension Techniques · Part no. 18210075
Developed alongside KW Automotive, the ST XA allows individual adjustment of the damping to suit just about all your driving needs!
Retailer fitment note: Sedan Models Only - Average lowering of 0.6'' to 1.8'' front and 0.6" to 1.6" rear - Vehicles equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC) will lose shock dampening and receive a system error code with coilover systems

KW Suspension · Part no. 25310075
Retains the use of your factory shocks while providing the ability to adjust ride ride height from 0.6" to 1.8" Front 0.6" to 1.6" Rear
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 ·
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Modification & Performance Guides

Explore European car suspension upgrades for daily driving: springs, shocks, and sway bars. Make informed decisions for handling and ride quality.
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