H&R Sport Springs Installed
02-11-2007, 05:15 PM
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I Just had H&R Sport Springs installed. Todays not the best day for a photo shoot due to the bad weather, although I wanted to share these pics with you. Initially I was hesitant to go for aftermarket springs. I didnt want to hurt the quality of the ride. The sports suspension from the factory is already stiff. After driving the car around town for 2 days, I happy to report that the ride is not that different from the factory sport springs. There is a definite improvement with the height of the car, a more aggressive stance. The annoying gap seems to have dissapeared. I can fit one finger under the wheel well at an angle. I'm happy with the height, not slammed...just right. i think I'll drive it around for a week then have the dealer align the car. Take a look...
I Just had H&R Sport Springs installed. Todays not the best day for a photo shoot due to the bad weather, although I wanted to share these pics with you. Initially I was hesitant to go for aftermarket springs. I didnt want to hurt the quality of the ride. The sports suspension from the factory is already stiff. After driving the car around town for 2 days, I happy to report that the ride is not that different from the factory sport springs. There is a definite improvement with the height of the car, a more aggressive stance. The annoying gap seems to have dissapeared. I can fit one finger under the wheel well at an angle. I'm happy with the height, not slammed...just right. i think I'll drive it around for a week then have the dealer align the car. Take a look...
02-11-2007, 08:18 PM
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Looks perfect!
Curious, do you know what the offsets of the wheels are? Wheels look flush with the fenders.
Curious, do you know what the offsets of the wheels are? Wheels look flush with the fenders.
02-12-2007, 03:43 AM
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Maybe a silly question -- what happens when you have passengers? Do your wheels rub against the fenders?
Looks really good though
Looks really good though
02-12-2007, 07:14 AM
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Thanks for the compliments guys. Im not sure what offset my wheels are. I havent had the car loaded with passengers, maybe this weekend. I bet some rubbing may occur.
02-12-2007, 11:47 AM
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fed nice drop, Im convinced now that the sprot springs are for me also. Did you take pics near Castaways or Debelle golf course? I cruze in the burbank area when I go to Ikea or Empire.
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Originally Posted by jordan23junkee' post='390710' date='Feb 12 2007, 12:47 PM
fed nice drop, Im convinced now that the sprot springs are for me also. Did you take pics near Castaways or Debelle golf course? I cruze in the burbank area when I go to Ikea or Empire.
Yea, nice observation.
I live near the golf course. I'm satisfied with the H&R sport springs. The ride is very similar to the factory sport springs.