For those who argue on Sprint vs. H&R....PICS
03-11-2003, 05:38 AM
#18
Originally posted by Lime
there's no dang argument. Sprint is not progressive, and is NOT meant for better handling, just for a drop. Bish all you will, H&R are performance springs, and Sprint are for dropping your car.
there's no dang argument. Sprint is not progressive, and is NOT meant for better handling, just for a drop. Bish all you will, H&R are performance springs, and Sprint are for dropping your car.
and it handles better than H&R's and Eibachs
03-11-2003, 06:34 AM
#20
Originally posted by maxfanfromohio
Those are two fine looking automobiles! I am planning on H&R's and I was wondering what the drop was going to look like. Thanks for the pics.
Those are two fine looking automobiles! I am planning on H&R's and I was wondering what the drop was going to look like. Thanks for the pics.
I just did a H&R / AGX drop last weekend. You're more than welcome to take it for a ride before you spend your $.
03-11-2003, 06:41 AM
#22
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Originally posted by SprintMax
Sprint is progressive.. where do you get your information from?
and it handles better than H&R's and Eibachs
Sprint is progressive.. where do you get your information from?
and it handles better than H&R's and Eibachs
Sprint springs rule quit hating
03-11-2003, 10:02 AM
#25
Originally posted by SprintMax
Sprint is progressive.. where do you get your information from?
and it handles better than H&R's and Eibachs
Sprint is progressive.. where do you get your information from?
and it handles better than H&R's and Eibachs
I had H&R's........now on sprints.........handling is much better....
03-11-2003, 10:38 AM
#27
Re: For those who argue on Sprint vs. H&R....PICS
Originally posted by Ryan93SE
sprint on the right... h&r on left
sprint on the right... h&r on left
What are the drop numbers between them?
either way, both cars look really good.
03-12-2003, 07:21 AM
#30
I had H&Rs for 6 months.....
-hated the drop (got asked all the time if I was even lowered
)
-handling was good
Switched to Sprints 9 months ago...
-LOVE the drop, as does anyone who see's it
-handling is excellent, better than H&R.
-hated the drop (got asked all the time if I was even lowered
)-handling was good
Switched to Sprints 9 months ago...
-LOVE the drop, as does anyone who see's it
-handling is excellent, better than H&R.
03-12-2003, 09:58 AM
#32
Originally posted by Max4Speed
Got sprint since 2 years now and no complains what so ever. H&Rs are like FACTORY springs so why even waste $$?
Sprints/AGX = PERFECT ride and handling
Got sprint since 2 years now and no complains what so ever. H&Rs are like FACTORY springs so why even waste $$?
Sprints/AGX = PERFECT ride and handling
IMO i feel the sprint ride is extremly harsh thats why i chose H&R
and when we are talking about height difference... sprint is one finger lower in the front and one finger higher in the back than the H&R..so its really not that big a deal to me either way
03-12-2003, 10:37 AM
#33
Originally posted by Ryan93SE
beg to differ.... i really like the fact that my car still rides decent (considering that I have 18's ect) and i have never been asked if the car is lowered (the bodykit might help that)
IMO i feel the sprint ride is extremly harsh thats why i chose H&R
and when we are talking about height difference... sprint is one finger lower in the front and one finger higher in the back than the H&R..so its really not that big a deal to me either way
beg to differ.... i really like the fact that my car still rides decent (considering that I have 18's ect) and i have never been asked if the car is lowered (the bodykit might help that)
IMO i feel the sprint ride is extremly harsh thats why i chose H&R
and when we are talking about height difference... sprint is one finger lower in the front and one finger higher in the back than the H&R..so its really not that big a deal to me either way
May be because I have RED sprints?
03-12-2003, 11:48 AM
#34
Not DAVEB the parts guy
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Sprints are definately lower, but they are very harsh and you have very little wheel travel left. I love watching Soon2BMaxed and BSwithTF cruising down the road going "bouncy, bouncy" 
I've had Suspension Techniques, Intrax, and now H&Rs. The H&Rs definately give the best ride and handling characteristics. They might lean a more in turns, but they ultimately stick better because there is still wheel travel left. Watch the M BMWs race thru the turns and notice how hard they lean. Lean into a turn is not a bad thing.
I'll admit that H&Rs don't look slammed. That's not look I was going for. I just wanted small wheelgaps and an aggressive stance. The H&Rs gave me that. There really is something to be said for a spring that gives you a 1.7" drop and rides very nicely on moderately rough roads with 17s in the dead of winter. In the summer when the car seems to be softer, the ride is amazing.
Dave
I've had Suspension Techniques, Intrax, and now H&Rs. The H&Rs definately give the best ride and handling characteristics. They might lean a more in turns, but they ultimately stick better because there is still wheel travel left. Watch the M BMWs race thru the turns and notice how hard they lean. Lean into a turn is not a bad thing.I'll admit that H&Rs don't look slammed. That's not look I was going for. I just wanted small wheelgaps and an aggressive stance. The H&Rs gave me that. There really is something to be said for a spring that gives you a 1.7" drop and rides very nicely on moderately rough roads with 17s in the dead of winter. In the summer when the car seems to be softer, the ride is amazing.
Dave
03-12-2003, 12:29 PM
#35
Originally posted by Dave B
I'll admit that H&Rs don't look slammed. That's not look I was going for. I just wanted small wheelgaps and an aggressive stance. The H&Rs gave me that. There really is something to be said for a spring that gives you a 1.7" drop and rides very nicely on moderately rough roads with 17s in the dead of winter. In the summer when the car seems to be softer, the ride is amazing.
Dave
I'll admit that H&Rs don't look slammed. That's not look I was going for. I just wanted small wheelgaps and an aggressive stance. The H&Rs gave me that. There really is something to be said for a spring that gives you a 1.7" drop and rides very nicely on moderately rough roads with 17s in the dead of winter. In the summer when the car seems to be softer, the ride is amazing.
Dave
Sprints are supposed to be 2" but it's really like 1.7-1.8" from what I've seen.
I am wondering if B&G springs would be the best compromise between low drop and somewhat factory smoothness.
They are 1.7" and fairly even, maybe a little sag in the back, but H&R sag is worse..
I have H&Rs waiting to be installed but i've been getting very skeptical. However, I NEED soft springs in New York.
03-12-2003, 02:11 PM
#37
Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
i thought H&Rs were rated at 1.3-1.5" ?
Sprints are supposed to be 2" but it's really like 1.7-1.8" from what I've seen.
I am wondering if B&G springs would be the best compromise between low drop and somewhat factory smoothness.
They are 1.7" and fairly even, maybe a little sag in the back, but H&R sag is worse..
I have H&Rs waiting to be installed but i've been getting very skeptical. However, I NEED soft springs in New York.
i thought H&Rs were rated at 1.3-1.5" ?
Sprints are supposed to be 2" but it's really like 1.7-1.8" from what I've seen.
I am wondering if B&G springs would be the best compromise between low drop and somewhat factory smoothness.
They are 1.7" and fairly even, maybe a little sag in the back, but H&R sag is worse..
I have H&Rs waiting to be installed but i've been getting very skeptical. However, I NEED soft springs in New York.
03-12-2003, 04:39 PM
#38
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I just installed b&g's hoping to lower my car a little more than my eibachs did and also have a better ride. After I installed them they were actually higher in the front than the eibachs and the ride didn't really change. Is it possible for the b&g's to be higher than eibachs?
03-12-2003, 08:46 PM
#39
Not DAVEB the parts guy
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Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
i thought H&Rs were rated at 1.3-1.5" ?
Sprints are supposed to be 2" but it's really like 1.7-1.8" from what I've seen.
I am wondering if B&G springs would be the best compromise between low drop and somewhat factory smoothness.
They are 1.7" and fairly even, maybe a little sag in the back, but H&R sag is worse..
i thought H&Rs were rated at 1.3-1.5" ?
Sprints are supposed to be 2" but it's really like 1.7-1.8" from what I've seen.
I am wondering if B&G springs would be the best compromise between low drop and somewhat factory smoothness.
They are 1.7" and fairly even, maybe a little sag in the back, but H&R sag is worse..
03-13-2003, 04:51 AM
#40
Originally posted by Dave B
I just measured my front and rear gaps on my 96 SE 5 speed with a full tank of gas and no stereo in the trunk. The front gap is 2.2" and the rear gap is 2.1". Looks pretty level to me. The stock front end gap is almost 4" and the rear is ~3.5". So you're looking at approximately a 1.7" drop in the front and a 1.4" drop in the rear with the H&Rs. Sprints lower the front more like 2.5" in the front. Not 2".
I just measured my front and rear gaps on my 96 SE 5 speed with a full tank of gas and no stereo in the trunk. The front gap is 2.2" and the rear gap is 2.1". Looks pretty level to me. The stock front end gap is almost 4" and the rear is ~3.5". So you're looking at approximately a 1.7" drop in the front and a 1.4" drop in the rear with the H&Rs. Sprints lower the front more like 2.5" in the front. Not 2".