I am considering purchasing a 5-speed I30t (1997). It currently has Intrax springs, which are described as being more firm than the H&Rs that currently reside on my 96 GLE (Auto, by default).

I like the stance and ride of the H&Rs on the GLE, but SOME springs ride high in the front on 5MT-equipped cars. Can you guys enlighten me regarding this phenomenon on the 4th gen, or more specifically on the I30 or I30t?

Since the I30 and the 4th gen are essentially the same weight with the respective transmission, I figured that 4th gen 5MT owners would know the answer to this...

BTW, I did search.

 

Here is a link of a 5spd max with H&R's. The pics are a little on the dark side, but you get the idea. I have seen this car in person, and the car looks even.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/395091/1

 

You can check out my car. It sure sits lower in the back, but it's partly due to my 2 12" subs back there.

 

Looks fairly even to me. There is a guy w/ a black 4th gen who at one point had H&Rs on his 5-speed, but I cannot tell from his cardomain page whether he still has the H&Rs or whether he has moved on. If it is still the H&Rs, it looks good

Thanks. I wish your pics were on level ground. On the nose-uphill pic, the front looks high. On the nose downhil pic, it looks perfect. I will not be running huge subs or anything, so I SHOULD be okay.

You never answered my PM about getting your GLE wheels! Check your PMs, dude!