dremadden

Hey,

So here is the deal I bought the Tom's motorsports coilovers and had nothing but problems with them. First that tops of the coils dont fit the strut shaft right, making a clanking noise all the time.
Second I blew out the supplied bearings in two weeks!!!

But I digress.... now I am trying to find out about what you think about springs.

Let me know if you have any experience with either of these products.

protetype

i love my h&r's.

mild drop.. but noticeable when parked next to a stock third gen.


this picture was taken almost a year ago... i might re-do my measurements today, and see what i come up with.

Funky Buddha

Yo Dre..what's up man!! Glad you found your way onto the boards dude.

pr5owner

eibach's Vs. H&R, they feel about the same, the drop is a tad more with the H&R. and i think the eibachs are more expensive,

the real question is.. which decal looks better on your car? Eibach of H&R?

pluto316

Be a man and cut your springs.

Hong Kong Fever

Answer: H&R

gcs118

What size wheels are those protetype?

eggynatey

You've gotta be kidding, right?? Use your brain and don't rice-out your suspension. Cutting your springs will do nothing except ruin your car's ride and suspension geometry. Buy some springs that are made for our car.
I like the H&Rs.

protetype

please don't bring stupid **** like this here. :| the ghetto drop is not the way to go... do not risk damage to your car for something like appearance.


my wheels are 17" ADR Ikari's, with 205/40/17 Kuhmo 711's.

gcs118

So in turn, the higher spring rates would make for a better handling car, but a stiffer/harsher ride for a daily driver?

gcs118

What exactly are you referring to? Slightly harsher ride, slightly better handling ... ?

eggynatey

Thanks for the straight answers PseudoRealityX. I was wondering the same thing. I really don't want too harsh of a ride as I have a new baby girl(!), and I thought the H&Rs were the least stiff.

Would you(or anyone) give me your opinion on who makes the least aggressive springs? I'd like to stiffen things up a little bit, but not a lot, and I really like the drop that the H&Rs give the car(I think it's 1.3" all 'round). I rode in a couple of Proteges with JIC coilovers and I'd like to get as close to that ride as I can...without dropping two g's.

Thanks.
Nate

Funky Buddha

Hey guys

Here's an article from Tire Rack comparing both HR and Eibachs.

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/t...bach_hr_rd.htm

Big D

Can I just add springs and not do anything else to my car? Thanks

D

gcs118

Yes, you can. They may only adversely affect other related suspension components, shortening their life. You should be fine for a number of months though, some members on the boards have gone over a year with just springs and experience no trouble.