Thanks guys i will try this, i am just wondering if cutting the springs on an audi would be a wise desicion, we cut the springs on a cavalier and lowered it 3 inches, but that is an american vehical, another question to you guys, how in the world do i remove the front suspension, via strut assemblly, i have a spring compressor, and know how to remove other struts, but this has got me puzzled, how would i get the shock cartridge out?? thanks again