When lowering any B8/B8.5 S4 significantly with Coilovers the suspension geometry in relation to Camber and Caster is typically pushed past the specifications that Audi has called for. This can lead to premature tire wear and also can negatively effect the handling of a vehicle when in a performance environment such as the racetrack or canyon road. The best solution to this problem is accomplished by installing SPC Adjustable Upper Control Arms into the front suspension of the S4. These control arms allow for 1.5° of adjustment for both Camber and Caster. This adjustment allows the owner of the car to dial in the suspension geometry either for more performance oriented driving or back to OEM spec for longer tire life. The adjustable control arms can also be used to gain more clearance in the front of the S4 for those running a wider more aggressive wheel and tire combination.
In addition to the SPC Adjustable Upper Control Arms this S4 received a set of performance Hawk HPS 5.0 Brake Pads along with performance high temperature brake fluid. Both of these combined will lead to more consistent braking performance when driving in a spirited manner or on the racetrack especially when the S4 is making 100HP more than stock thanks to the GIAC Stage 2 Tune and Pulley!
Pictured here are all of the parts laid out prior to installation. Take note of the adjustiality of the SPC Control Arms, this allows for precise adjustment and perfect alignment!
In the shop ready to get going! These Rotiform RSE’s were previously installed on the S4 earlier this month.
Once the control arms are in they can be set to whatever spec the customer desires! The level of adjustment is +/- 1.5° on both camber and caster.
After the control arms comes the Hawk HPS 5.0 Brake Pads and upgraded high temp performance brake fluid.
Once the car is back together the pads are seated and the S4 is aligned then road tested. A clean bill of health and this S4 is sitting pretty! The Rotiform RSE’s fit the S4 incredibly well, they are proving to be out most popular wheel lately.
Perfect stance & fitment thanks to the Vogtland coilovers and the Rotiform RSE’s!
The control arms plus braking upgrades are the icing on the cake to this incredible fully optioned manual S4!