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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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for people with H&R up front

does anyone with stock struts have H&R up front only?
1. how long have you had them and how long will it last on stock struts?
2. how is the ride?
3. how is the stance? is the front lower than the rear?

i know housecor has the fronts only, but i havent seen any pics, so if you have pics, can you post them?
Old Mar 11, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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i have the same setup on mu "I". they've been on there 2-3 weeks, the ride is pretty good. smooth, a little bounce when i hit a dip, but not too bad. the front looks almost even with the rear. here are some pics.

http://community.webshots.com/album/547620090JcmqTk
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Here it is, housecor's car with front H&Rs only.
Also here what he says "I installed H&R's on the front only on 10.31.04. Originally I planned to install all four, but the install on just the front offers a drop that's nearly precisely exactly even - 27 1/8" in front and 27 1/4" at the rear. It's not as low as the Progress drop I had previously, but it rides smoother and I have had no issues with bottoming out, even with a rear seat full of friends. Of course, this should be expected with stock springs in the rear.
Also, the car strangely handles better than it did with the Progress drop even though only the front H&R springs are installed with stock springs on the back. There is very little body roll and the car feels much more responsive and tighter than stock. After running Illuminas on 2 all around with the H&R's on the front and stock springs in the rear, I decided to try the stock struts since the H&Rs are a mild drop up front anyway. I found the stock struts offer a superior ride, comparable performance, and less noise. Illuminas were quickly sold.

UPDATE - 12.30.05 - I'm still running this setup and couldn't be happier. Even stance, stock-like ride, and no issues with the stock struts. I have every intention of keeping this setup as long as I keep the Max."



Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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Any suggestions where to get the H&R? Those pics are great and I am seriously considering this over the summer.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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i got mine off ebay. they are the blue H&R's.
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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thanks shurik i thought those pics were progress drop. but now i look at it, its not the progress. but thats pretty much money right there, anyone else with them on with stock struts?
i just wanna know how long my stock shocks would last with the H&R up front.
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