Eibach Vs H&R ?
June-13th-2003, 07:41 AM
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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dremadden, when you put your Tom Motorsport Coilovers on, did you use the rubber washers? They came in the plastic bag and there were a ton of them in there. They go around the strut and they fit a little snug inside the shaft of the coilover. If you put these on, I think the noise you were hearing will go away.
June-13th-2003, 09:09 AM
#19
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Yah the guys that I had do it do alot of work for a local performance shop which is situated next door so thay knew what they were doing.. But yess they used the washers!
Also the noise was the first thing I also blew out the supplyed bearings for the frons in 3 weeks and I was not driving it hard at all because of all the noise.
Also the noise was the first thing I also blew out the supplyed bearings for the frons in 3 weeks and I was not driving it hard at all because of all the noise.
June-21st-2003, 12:24 PM
#22
Lil Brat
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H&R's are way better.. my husband had them on his contour and LOVED them... Its not a harsh ride at all it just feels like a more controled, road hugging type feel. It wasnt much more stiff than stock, however you know its different. And it doesnt give you that hard bounce like most stiff springs. The roll was almost completely gone. You could hug a turn like no other!!
Also, the H&R's dont sag in the rear after settling like the Eibachs do.
Also, the H&R's dont sag in the rear after settling like the Eibachs do.
June-21st-2003, 11:21 PM
#23
Wok the Wok
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Originally posted by LitlRay
H&R's are way better.. my husband had them on his contour and LOVED them... Its not a harsh ride at all it just feels like a more controled, road hugging type feel. It wasnt much more stiff than stock, however you know its different. And it doesnt give you that hard bounce like most stiff springs. The roll was almost completely gone. You could hug a turn like no other!!
Also, the H&R's dont sag in the rear after settling like the Eibachs do.
H&R's are way better.. my husband had them on his contour and LOVED them... Its not a harsh ride at all it just feels like a more controled, road hugging type feel. It wasnt much more stiff than stock, however you know its different. And it doesnt give you that hard bounce like most stiff springs. The roll was almost completely gone. You could hug a turn like no other!!
Also, the H&R's dont sag in the rear after settling like the Eibachs do.
June-24th-2003, 07:13 PM
#24
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depends on what YOU are looking for was far as spring rate and drop depth.
For what I was looking for I went with the eibachs. 145 shipped off of ebay and they give a 1.4" front and 1.2" rear (i believe) drop on the car and the spring rate is just agressive enough for what I want without sacrificing ride comfort.
As for the badging philosphy, eibach cause all I want is 1 small badge on the lwer trim area near the wheel well. As if this was a decision making factor in the first place
btw this was for my 03.5 p5
For what I was looking for I went with the eibachs. 145 shipped off of ebay and they give a 1.4" front and 1.2" rear (i believe) drop on the car and the spring rate is just agressive enough for what I want without sacrificing ride comfort.
As for the badging philosphy, eibach cause all I want is 1 small badge on the lwer trim area near the wheel well. As if this was a decision making factor in the first place
btw this was for my 03.5 p5
June-25th-2003, 01:46 PM
#25
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Originally posted by 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
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
June-25th-2003, 02:51 PM
#26
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How much does throwing H&Rs or Eibachs on do to adding 17" wheels? Enough clearance all around? I hear a lot of info for the later 3gens, wondering if any different for 99 ES...
Also, based on another thread I was reading, the front and rear sway bars need the adjustable links if you lower, correct?
Also, based on another thread I was reading, the front and rear sway bars need the adjustable links if you lower, correct?
July-14th-2003, 02:54 AM
#28
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so if everyone drops their cars .. does their warranty go with it? (just wonderin cus i wanna drop my p5 w/ h&r's but i got my dad to pay for my p5. if somethin under the warranty happens, ill still need it to cover the car) thanks
July-14th-2003, 09:36 AM
#29
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Location: Calgary, Canada
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You warranty on your struts/springs will be gone if they trace the problem (IF A PROBLEM OCCURS) to the lowering springs. For Example: Premature wear of the struts.
Anyways, you'll have to check w/ different dealers. 2 of the 3 dealers I have say what I said above. One of them won't even let me modify my car at all.
Anyways, you'll have to check w/ different dealers. 2 of the 3 dealers I have say what I said above. One of them won't even let me modify my car at all.
