2006 Audi A8L SoCal

After I was completely committed to the Audi, I started doing research on the suspension options. I was in close contact with Kieth Ozzimo from Accuair via email, to see what options I really had for struts, management, and a proper place to get it intalled. As the Audi A8 is not a car that is often modified, it was difficult to find a suitable setup. After talking with Kieth we found out that the only strut we could use were from a Strutmasters conversion kit. This kit replaced the stock air ride system with a spring strut combo, that they build with Bilstein struts. To go along with the Bilstein struts I wanted to have a good management setup as well as enough power in the compressors to lift the car at a relatively quick pace. I decided to go with the Accuair Stage 2 management with the E-Level, and I-Level Wifi capability for control of the bags from an iPhone App. For Compressors I decided to go with the best bang for your buck with a dual VIAIR 444 model compressor setup and a Chrome Tank. Keith was able to refer me to a couple of nearby shops, as well I had asked around to local friends, and checked the forums to figure out where to go. After getting some quotes from around the Area, I decided to go to Universal Air Suspension in San Bernardino, Ca. I was in contact with Zack from Universal Air to help get the setup I wanted, and he and his crew did an amazing job on the Install for a great price. He was able to design great top hats to fit the Bilstein Struts and Universal Air Suspension bags.

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I was in love with my new setup and it rode just as well as the stock air suspension. It had a slight amount more stiffness, but no substantial difference.

Hey What's up guys! Long time reader, first time poster. Hope everyone enjoys the style I went with my 2006 Audi A8L
This here is my second vehicle, as my first was a 2005 subaru wrx sport wagon(ill post a picture for memory). I got the mod bug from my old subaru and haven't looked back. I was originally living in Lake Arrowhead, Ca where I enjoyed the canyon driving in my AWD. Later I moved to Riverside, Ca to attend college and work and got more interested with fitment and lowered cars in general. After I sold the Subaru as it was getting up in the miles, I had an opportunity I couldn't refuse to get into this 2006 Audi A8L. This car was originally owned by an older gentlemen (family friend) who sold it to my father for the buying price which was offered to carmax. We bought the car and it sat in my garage for 3 years. Last year I negotiated with my dad to sell my subaru and give him the earnings to jump into the Audi. It took me 2 months, and when I finally let the subaru go for the right price, I had attachment issues to say the least as everyone knows once you make a car your own its hard to let it go, especially when it was your first car. It's what got me started in the automotive hobby and I regret selling it everyday.
But since the first time I drove the Audi (which was for Prom in High School back in the day lol), it just felt so luxurious and comfy and I wanted to transition to the VIP game.

Ill start with a Photo of the car when I first got it, and a couple photos of my old subaru

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