Eibach Vs H&R ?

Old May-30th-2003 | 11:55 AM
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Eibach Vs H&R ?

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.
Old May-30th-2003 | 01:50 PM
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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.
Old May-30th-2003 | 08:18 PM
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Yo Dre..what's up man!! Glad you found your way onto the boards dude.
Old May-30th-2003 | 08:25 PM
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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?
Old May-31st-2003 | 02:21 AM
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Be a man and cut your springs.
Old May-31st-2003 | 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by pr5owner
the real question is.. which decal looks better on your car? Eibach of H&R?
Answer: H&R
Old May-31st-2003 | 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by protetype
picture was taken almost a year ago... i might re-do my measurements today, and see what i come up with.
What size wheels are those protetype?
Old May-31st-2003 | 11:52 AM
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Originally posted by pluto316
Be a man and cut your springs.
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.
Old May-31st-2003 | 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by pluto316
Be a man and cut your springs.
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.


Originally posted by gcs118


What size wheels are those protetype?
my wheels are 17" ADR Ikari's, with 205/40/17 Kuhmo 711's.
Old June-2nd-2003 | 08:04 AM
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
H&Rs are usually a little more aggressive as far as spring rates.
So in turn, the higher spring rates would make for a better handling car, but a stiffer/harsher ride for a daily driver?
Old June-2nd-2003 | 11:57 AM
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
yeah, SLIGHTLY
What exactly are you referring to? Slightly harsher ride, slightly better handling ... ?
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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.
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Old June-9th-2003 | 03:46 PM
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Hey guys

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

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/t...bach_hr_rd.htm
Old June-12th-2003 | 06:56 PM
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Can I just add springs and not do anything else to my car? Thanks

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Old June-12th-2003 | 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by Big D
Can I just add springs and not do anything else to my car? Thanks

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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.

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