
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 ·
32 coilovers for the B9 Audi S4 (3.0T V6) from 9 brands. Height-adjustable spring and damper assemblies.
Brands on this page: BC Racing (11), KW Suspension (6), Bilstein (3), Enthusiast Bundles (3), Doorbusters (2), ECS (2), H&R (2), Suspension Techniques (2), Ohlins (1).

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

BC Racing · Part no. S-35-BR
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date up to 7/11/2016 with 53mm front strut body with factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-28-BR
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date from 7/12/2016 with 48.5mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-27-BR
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date up to 7/11/2016 with 53mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-27E-BR
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date up to 7/11/2016 with 53mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-28E-BR
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date from 7/12/2016 with 48.5mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-28-DS
BC Racing took the best features from their BR Series Coilover, engineered components to improve driver experience, and are proud to present the BC Racing DS series with digressive piston damping that dramatically improv
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date from 7/12/2016 with 48.5mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-27-DS
BC Racing took the best features from their BR Series Coilover, engineered components to improve driver experience, and are proud to present the BC Racing DS series with digressive piston damping that dramatically improv
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date up to 7/11/2016 with 53mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-35-DS
BC Racing took the best features from their BR Series Coilover, engineered components to improve driver experience, and are proud to present the BC Racing DS series with digressive piston damping that dramatically improv
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date up to 7/11/2016 with 53mm front strut body with factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-28-ER
Get the high quality, unique features of the BC Racing "BR" and "RM" series with the added benefit of an external reservoir for superior performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date from 7/12/2016 with 48.5mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

BC Racing · Part no. S-27-ER
Get the high quality, unique features of the BC Racing "BR" and "RM" series with the added benefit of an external reservoir for superior performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date up to 7/11/2016 with 53mm front strut body without factory Electronic Damping Control.

Bilstein · Part no. 49-290868
Features ride height adjustability with dampers compatible with OE electronic damping systems.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with production date from 7/12/2016 with 53mm front strut body

Bilstein · Part no. 48-262316
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!
Retailer fitment note: For models with build date up to 7/11/16, w/ 53mm front strut body diameter - Vehicles equipped with Electronic

Bilstein · Part no. 48-275071
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!
Retailer fitment note: Without Electronic Suspension

Doorbusters · Part no. 000745LA01DBKT
Features 32 way adjustable damping, variable length and zinc-coated shock bodies and provides additional support to the strut towers for flex reduction to enhance your driving experience while eliminate deflection caused
Retailer fitment note: For the curved control arm

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

ECS · Part no. 000745LA01
Features 32 way adjustable damping, variable length and zinc-coated shock bodies
Retailer fitment note: Models with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) will require DCC Cancelers

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 000745LA01EB3KT

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 000745LA01EBKT
Features 32 way adjustable damping, variable length and zinc-coated shock bodies and provides additional support to the strut towers for flex reduction to enhance your driving experience while eliminate deflection caused
Retailer fitment note: For the curved control arm

Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 000745LAEBKT2
Enhance your B9 with a performance-tuned coilover suspension setup & upgraded sway bars!

H&R · Part no. 50356
Finally, A performance coilover suspension system for your B9 Audi - Offering unrivaled comfort and performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Sport Suspension or Magnetic Ride Control

H&R · Part no. 50356-2
Finally, A performance coilover suspension system for your B9 Audi - Offering unrivaled comfort and performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Sport Suspension or Magnetic Ride Control

KW Suspension · Part no. 68510476
Removes the code for DCC/EDC when swapping to coilovers.

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. 352100BJ
The ultimate in coilover technology, featuring double adjustable damping
Retailer fitment note: For sedan models with Electronic Damping Control. Range of lowering is 0.4-1.4" front and rear.

KW Suspension · Part no. 352100BH
The ultimate in coilover technology, featuring double adjustable damping
Retailer fitment note: For sedan models without Electronic Damping Control and a 50mm front strut body. Range of lowering is 0.4-1.4" front and rear.
KW Suspension · Part no. 352100BM
The ultimate in coilover technology, featuring double adjustable damping
Retailer fitment note: For sedan models without Electronic Damping Control and a 48.5mm front strut body. Range of lowering is 0.4-1.4" front and rear.

Ohlins · Part no. AUSMU00S1
Get top of the line performance and comfort from one of the biggest names in suspension systems, Ohlins. Features 30-Level dampening adjustment and DFV technology

Suspension Techniques · Part no. 182100BM
ST XTA coilovers offer high performance handling with adjustable rebound dampening.
Retailer fitment note: For models with build date from 7/11/16, w/ 48.5mm front strut body

Suspension Techniques · Part no. 182100BH
ST XTA coilovers offer high performance handling with adjustable rebound dampening.
Retailer fitment note: For models with build date up to 7/11/16, w/ 53mm front strut body

Doorbusters · Part no. 000745LAEBKT
Enhance your B9 with a performance-tuned coilover suspension setup & upgraded sway bars!
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