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Kevin May 3, 2002 11:08 AM

Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?
 
I'm thinkingabout doing this becuase I'm starting to get annoyeby the harshness of the Eibachs. I was wondering if someone had opinions on handling performance and how much less was it then Eibachs. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

seven May 3, 2002 11:49 AM

Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?
 

Originally posted by Kevin
I'm thinkingabout doing this becuase I'm starting to get annoyeby the harshness of the Eibachs. I was wondering if someone had opinions on handling performance and how much less was it then Eibachs. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
i switched from Sprints to H&R's-- noticeable difference but the harshnes will be there regardless of spring brand. keep the eibachs, not enough of difference to justify new springs and installation costs.

Kevin May 3, 2002 01:13 PM

Re: Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?
 

Originally posted by seven


i switched from Sprints to H&R's-- noticeable difference but the harshnes will be there regardless of spring brand. keep the eibachs, not enough of difference to justify new springs and installation costs.

cool...I think that's what I needed to hear.

rmb May 3, 2002 01:13 PM

Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?
 

Originally posted by Kevin
I'm thinkingabout doing this becuase I'm starting to get annoyeby the harshness of the Eibachs. I was wondering if someone had opinions on handling performance and how much less was it then Eibachs. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
I've done H&R's with KYB AGX's and love it. I can't really tell much of a difference on even rough roads from the SE springs. Once you lay into it though, wooohoooo. No more speedbumps at 40mph either. But on highway strips or small potholes there is no problem.

I've been in 2 max's with Eibachs though and think the ride is much more stiff, very similiar to H&R Sprints.

If you're looking for a track car or an autocross beast, stick with eibach or sprints.

But for regular roads and your spine's sake I'd go with H&R's//

-RMB

Kevin May 3, 2002 02:04 PM

Re: Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?
 

Originally posted by rmb


I've done H&R's with KYB AGX's and love it. I can't really tell much of a difference on even rough roads from the SE springs. Once you lay into it though, wooohoooo. No more speedbumps at 40mph either. But on highway strips or small potholes there is no problem.

I've been in 2 max's with Eibachs though and think the ride is much more stiff, very similiar to H&R Sprints.

If you're looking for a track car or an autocross beast, stick with eibach or sprints.

But for regular roads and your spine's sake I'd go with H&R's//

-RMB

well now I'm confused. I guess I need to sit in a car with H&R's

Kevin

seven May 3, 2002 02:36 PM

Re: Re: Re: Has anyone switched from Eibachs to H&R's?
 

Originally posted by Kevin


well now I'm confused. I guess I need to sit in a car with H&R's

Kevin

I've sat in a car with eibachs and stock shocks(MardiGrasMax) and thought it rode similar to my H&R/Koni. Matt also rode in my car so you can PM and ask him if he felt a difference.

i still say, keep eibachs and save your money for something else:D

BlackCat May 7, 2002 08:59 AM

I'm getting really really tempted to reinstall my stock SE springs although I'm going to regain the 4x4 look...my spine isn't tolerating the ride as much as before...

I'm wondering if cutting the stock springs would be a good compromise?
Any opinions are appreciated...

Kevin May 7, 2002 09:09 AM

I think cutting springs of any kind changes the whole dynamic of it, and pretty much screws it up. wouldn't removeing a coil cuase the spring to be out of spec?

95emeraldgxe May 7, 2002 10:10 AM

H&R's dont offer the handling that eibhachs offer (eibach is stiffer)

QuEeNz MaX KiD May 7, 2002 10:30 AM

I'm wondering if cutting the stock springs would be a good compromise?
Any opinions are appreciated... [/B][/QUOTE]

DONT CUT THE SPRINGS!!!!!!!!!!! VERY BAD


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