I assume that Scale Suspensions is an American company? Do they make applications for German auto makers only? PS: Nice drop!

 

I assume that Scale Suspensions is an American company? Do they make applications for German auto makers only? PS: Nice drop!

Actually they're a Canadian company. And I know they make systems for other makes and models. I'd drop Andrew a line and ask since he's their US Distributor, afaik.

And thanks, we're very happy with the ride height. Can't wait for the wheels to finish it up.

 

Really, I live outside of Toronto. Thanks for the info! What kind of wheels are you planning on installing?

 

Really, I live outside of Toronto. Thanks for the info! What kind of wheels are you planning on installing?

It's my wife's car. She's narrowed it down to a few. Looking like Forgestar F14 is in the lead. 20x10.5 with Conti DWS.

I'm not a fan of this kind of thing but, properly done with the right kit and a good understanding of the dynamics involved, clearly, between you all, you've done a good job. So, hats off and . . . NICE ONE!

Thank you. We've been researching this for a while and so far are very happy with the results.

 

I'm not a fan of this kind of thing but, properly done with the right kit and a good understanding of the dynamics involved, clearly, between you all, you've done a good job. So, hats off and . . . NICE ONE!

 

Agreed...

If I were going to get a set of coilovers for my Touareg, I'd buy them attached to an RS6.

 

Diirk - question about your wheels.... looks like a matte finish on them? Are they painted, dipped or powder coated?

 

Diirk - question about your wheels.... looks like a matte finish on them? Are they painted, dipped or powder coated?

The wheels are PlastiDipped. Black topped with a glossifier that adds UV protection and just a slight sheen.
Did it in June to see how we liked having black wheels. For a while we just had one side done...lol. Decided we liked it and did the other side.

We considered powder coating them, but decided on getting new wheels instead.

 

Please post some pics when you install the wheels. I know which Forgestars you are looking at. Your Treg is going to look great, especially with the drop!

 

Please post some pics when you install the wheels. I know which Forgestars you are looking at. Your Treg is going to look great, especially with the drop!

Will do. It may not be until next year. If we go with them, they will have to be custom made.

 

Why are you going custom? To get the desired width? Or, you can't get the right bolt pattern?

 

For the offset mainly.

 

This thread is about a year too late! Haha.

I searched high and low last December looking for an alternative to the KW coilovers. I have the V3's in my Jetta and have been happy with them, but couldn't justify the insane price for the Touareg.

H&R springs were really the only other option which is what I went with. I would have liked another inch or so, but given the limited options the springs made the most sense.

I'm glad to see there is another option now!

Do you mind my asking what the approximate cost of these were?

 

Retail is $1400

 

That is pretty reasonable.

I wish there was a coil over option that allowed us to lift the Touareg as well. That would be really cool.

 

It's a decent price.

You might be able to lift out. The rears would support it I think. The fronts might need different springs. You can ask them.

 

Just a quick update. Put about 500 miles on the Touareg since the install. Ride quality is great. Compliments from passengers and others alike.

Springs have settled about 3/16"

Wheels are on order...whohoo!

 

I was thinking of getting Koni FSDs ($877) and H&R springs lowered 1.5", about $280 I think.

Would you be able to comment on the comparison?

 

According to the Scale Suspension website, the coilovers also have adjustable dampening, is that correct? And where is the dampening adjustment knob located?

 

The knob is on the top of the coil-over like most are. With that said, once the shocks are installed in the car, you can't access the adjuster without taking it apart. I have ours set to 6 which is the middle of the range. If I have to pull them out again I may adjust them a tad firmer, possibly 9.

I have recommended to Scale that they make remote adjusters available. It would be easy to drill a few small holes and access the adjusters.

 

Also, did the Scale Suspension kit come full assembled with top hats or did you need to reuse the OE top hats and insulators?

 

At 6, the car rides like stock. Exactly stock. No complaints, but I'd like it a little more firm.

As for installation, the OEM top mounts have to be reused.

 

Where did that price come from?

 

I posted a link for Open Road Tuning on the first page. Their pricing is way better.

 

They don't have a listing for Touaregs and a word search on the website shows up nothing for Touareg.

They don't have a listing for Cayenne or Q7 either.

 

Update.
Finally got the tires and wheels mounted.

Wheels: XO Milan 20x10 +42
Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 295/40 ZR20

 

hey dirk the truck looks great man. and a nice drop. I'm running 22s and currently looking for coilovers . I was just going to buy something for a cayenne and hope they bolt right in. but this seems like the best option. I'm gonna give Andrew a call about them.

 

how do we get our hands on these coilovers?
Looks great!

 

I just ordered a set 2 days ago. call Andrew at open road tuning.

 

As mentioned, call Andrew at Open Road Tuning. He will take care of you. (844) 620-2708

 

Wow, that sure does look good.

Did you say the wheels are custom-made? I love the concave on the rear.

I take it the rears are wider than the fronts?

 

The wheels are XO Milans. They machine the offset as needed. I'll post up the vendor when I get home.

 

I agree, square makes a lot of sense and is what I would do.

I also run DWS' on the stock Pikes Peak 20's.

 

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thanks man. I'll be installing them after the winter tho. took my 22s off the truck for winter. they're also being powder coated black as we speak. this is my egg. can't wait to close that gap.

 

thanks man. I'll be installing them after the winter tho. took my 22s off the truck for winter. they're also being powder coated black as we speak. this is my egg. can't wait to close that gap.

Did you get the suspension installed yet for the summer? Just got 22's for mine and am considering a scale install as well. Are you running 285/35 or something else?

 

I also just had 2014 Rline front and rear bumpers painted and installed. rear bumpers needed Rline exhaust tips also. wasn't too happy about that. I like the regular tips better. if I had known that I would've probably kept the stock rear bumper

 

That looks great. I also like the front and would keep the rear end as-is.

Then again it's not really my choice. It's the wife's call and she wants to keep the original exhaust tips.

 

I have some spacers I just ordered but decided not to go with. I also have the lugs you would need to use afterwards with the longer offset. 15mm spacers. It probably wouldn't be bad with you fender set... OR you could get new wheels with the desired offset...

Lemme know if your interested.

 

oops wrong page sorry...

 

I took this shot the other night after a good rain. I found an 04 V6 with air suspension for my mom last week, so she picked it up and wanted me to go through everything. It only has 95k miles, so it looks pretty good. But I just had to air the thing all the way up, and mine all the way down, and see the difference.



So on the left is an 08 V8 FSI on a custom coilover/air ride setup and the right is an 04 V6 on factory air suspension.

 

Dude, that's awesome. I love it.