GDL

Ok, so us convertibles are inherently different form our t-top brethren so not all suggestions should be the same. The big thing is our cars are a bit heavier and our weight placement is a bit different...

So with that all being said my wife, while she has let me get a few mods, doesn't want this to turn into one of my past cars or her current '72 dart build (past $6,000 in the engine bay alone). So I am allowed one suspension part or two depending on price. I am limited to around $4-500 total in cost.

That being said it's a '99 Z28 A4. I just want it to be a nice cruiser on a sunny weekend.

farmington

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sub frame connectors, hands down. these cars really need them.

hardbones

Strano lowering springs

xny1989

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I started with strut tower brace, bolt in subframe connectors, rear control arms and panhard bar, all to tighten 'er up. Recently installed Strano's with Koni STR.t's and UMI solid sway bars (front sway bar broke, so decided to replace both). That will exceed your budget by a bit. I think that tightening up the frame would be the better place to start.

GDL

So I am assuming subframe connectors have to be convertible specific. Also is weld in or bolt on preferable? Finally any brand over another?

02DroptopZ

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Correct, they need to be convertible specific. I've been running UMI's bolt on 3pt SFC's for a few years and I love them, really improved the feel of the car. Here's a link to the ones I bought:

http://umiperformance.com/catalog/in...roducts_id=597

hardbones

My car is a T-top WS6 but I have the UMI 3 point bolt ons installed on my car too, easy to install and really tightens up the car

HAWKVERT

I've been on the fence about installing them, but if I did it would be UMI....red of course!

fbodyrs96

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sfc's by far, I've had my umi bolt in/weld in's for over 5 years, couldn't image not having them.

GR8RYD

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Subframe connectors. They will literally help your convertible to last longer. Since they are not that expensive nor difficult to install, put in a strut tower brace. I put a 3 point in my 99 WS6. Unless you plan to autocross or otherwise compete in the car, a 2 point should be sufficient.

Batmobile-WS6

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For $120 you can't go wrong with this package here.

http://www.foundersperformance.com/p...nhard-Bar.html

I also have 3 point sub frame connectors and agree that the car felt completely different once I put those on. But I am a big fan of how it felt after the Panhard bar and control arms as well.

Corvettekid82

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I've got BMR's subframe connectors. For $500 I'd be looking at a stall for an A4 thought....

bad_408_vert

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I was thinking about these also but can't decide if worth the money over stock since they are not adjustable?

Is it just the strength of the bar and LCAs over stock that helps the car?

springer_4

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You can't Founders, Good Quality and Good Pricing also. I have almost they're whole set-up, Only thing I need is the adjustable Torque arm. Safe some money and buy founders No regrets here. Not knocking the others at all, but for price Founders all the way.