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Which springs are better?(eibach or h&r)

Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Which springs are better?(eibach or h&r)

Can anyone tell me the difference between eibach and h&r springs. I know h&r is slightly a bigger drop, but what is the ride quality difference? Which is stiffer and which hadles better? Thanks.
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Eibach is stiffer and handles better. but H&R gives a more even drop. I've had both and my eibachs sagged way too much on the rear so I switched to H&Rs. If you dont mind the harsh ride, go with eibachs.. they perform better.
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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Eibachs are pretty harsh when going over bumps and potholes.
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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Short answer -
Performance: Eibach
Ride: H&R (many say as good or better than stock)
Drop: About equal

If interested, more spring info: http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/sp..._decision.html
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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I've got Eibachs and concur with everyone else. Drop is perfect(for me) but ride is quite harsh. Though I got used to it pretty quick.
Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by housecor
Short answer -
Performance: Eibach
Ride: H&R (many say as good or better than stock)
Drop: About equal

If interested, more spring info: http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/sp..._decision.html
You are the man, bro. Thanks!!
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 01:00 AM
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Well I nyc, aka Pothole City, and my car with H&R springs still ride harsh in the city. But real nice when the road is smooth!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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Do Tein S Techs give a harsh ride?
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 05:07 AM
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Do Tein S Techs give a harsh ride?
hell yeah.....


back on topic tho, eibachs dont drop equally to H&R....it is well known that eibach always understates their drop for reasons unknown to us....

the eibach drop is rated at 1.3 up front but its more like 2"
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
Do Tein S Techs give a harsh ride?
Definitely more harsh than Eibachs.
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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Eibach will give a lower drop than H&R's. Buddy put H&R on the back of his Max to raise it up a bit cuz he thought it was sagging. It raised it up a bit and also is a little softer. You can tell by pushing down on the back end. With decent shocks/struts the ride is not too bad IMO. I like it - handles great.
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