installed H&R springs (pics)
10-15-2006, 03:31 PM
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Hey guys, just installed H&R sport springs. Lowered the front by about 1.3", lowered the rear by about 1.0".
Decided to go with H&R over Eibach since the Eibach would lower by about 0.5" cuz of the sports package.
The car rides stiff, but not unbearable. For those who do not want to sacrifice the ride, I suggest you to go with Eibach. They have a lower spring rate and rebound a bit quicker than the H&R.
Thanks to TC and his dad for installing the springs. It was a pain but well worth the money and time.
Here are some pics (quality in some may be poor cuz I took them with my phone)
Decided to go with H&R over Eibach since the Eibach would lower by about 0.5" cuz of the sports package.
The car rides stiff, but not unbearable. For those who do not want to sacrifice the ride, I suggest you to go with Eibach. They have a lower spring rate and rebound a bit quicker than the H&R.
Thanks to TC and his dad for installing the springs. It was a pain but well worth the money and time.
Here are some pics (quality in some may be poor cuz I took them with my phone)
10-15-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bosg' post='345194' date='Oct 15 2006, 07:31 PM
Attachment 24796Attachment 24797Attachment 24798Attachment 24799Attachment 24800[attachment=31753:attachment]Attachment 24801Hey guys, just installed H&R sport springs. Lowered the front by about 1.3", lowered the rear by about 1.0".
Decided to go with H&R over Eibach since the Eibach would lower by about 0.5" cuz of the sports package.
The car rides stiff, but not unbearable. For those who do not want to sacrifice the ride, I suggest you to go with Eibach. They have a lower spring rate and rebound a bit quicker than the H&R.
Thanks to TC and his dad for installing the springs. It was a pain but well worth the money and time.
Here are some before & after pics (quality in some may be poor cuz I took them with my phone)
Decided to go with H&R over Eibach since the Eibach would lower by about 0.5" cuz of the sports package.
The car rides stiff, but not unbearable. For those who do not want to sacrifice the ride, I suggest you to go with Eibach. They have a lower spring rate and rebound a bit quicker than the H&R.
Thanks to TC and his dad for installing the springs. It was a pain but well worth the money and time.
Here are some before & after pics (quality in some may be poor cuz I took them with my phone)
Love the entire setup, looks very clean. I used to have those wheels in chrome, they feel very light.
Where did you get them anyway?
10-15-2006, 04:48 PM
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actually the eibach's lower the ar an "extra" 1/2" w/ the sport pkg. so instead of 1.2 the total drop w/sport pkg would be 1.7
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Originally Posted by bosg' post='345194' date='Oct 15 2006, 04:31 PM
Attachment 24796Attachment 24797Attachment 24798Attachment 24799Attachment 24800[attachment=31753:attachment]Attachment 24801Hey guys, just installed H&R sport springs. Lowered the front by about 1.3", lowered the rear by about 1.0".
Decided to go with H&R over Eibach since the Eibach would lower by about 0.5" cuz of the sports package.
The car rides stiff, but not unbearable. For those who do not want to sacrifice the ride, I suggest you to go with Eibach. They have a lower spring rate and rebound a bit quicker than the H&R.
Thanks to TC and his dad for installing the springs. It was a pain but well worth the money and time.
Here are some before & after pics (quality in some may be poor cuz I took them with my phone)
Decided to go with H&R over Eibach since the Eibach would lower by about 0.5" cuz of the sports package.
The car rides stiff, but not unbearable. For those who do not want to sacrifice the ride, I suggest you to go with Eibach. They have a lower spring rate and rebound a bit quicker than the H&R.
Thanks to TC and his dad for installing the springs. It was a pain but well worth the money and time.
Here are some before & after pics (quality in some may be poor cuz I took them with my phone)
nice ride
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10-15-2006, 05:16 PM
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dang the post looks messy, sorry guys it's my first time. Can anyone tell me how to make it look neater so next time when I post pics it doesnt come out like this?
10-15-2006, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bosg' post='345220' date='Oct 15 2006, 06:16 PM
dang the post looks messy, sorry guys it's my first time. Can anyone tell me how to make it look neater so next time when I post pics it doesnt come out like this?
Not sure what you mean by "messy", but you are using a camera phone. The pictures for a camera phone are never going to be as good as a regular 35mm or digital camera.
10-15-2006, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='345254' date='Oct 15 2006, 11:31 PM
Welcome!
Not sure what you mean by "messy", but you are using a camera phone. The pictures for a camera phone are never going to be as good as a regular 35mm or digital camera.
Not sure what you mean by "messy", but you are using a camera phone. The pictures for a camera phone are never going to be as good as a regular 35mm or digital camera.
10-15-2006, 09:16 PM
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My Ride: 2004 5.30i Saphire Black on Auburn, Sports Pckg, Premium Pckg, Sound Pckg, HUD, Cold Weather Pckg, Heated Rear Seats, Electronic Rear Window Shade, Foldable Rear Seats with Ski Bag, European Reflectors, Active Steering, PDC, 19" AC Schnitzer Type II, Front: 245/35, Rear: 275/30 Toyo T1S, H&R Sports Springs, 35% Tinted Windows, B&B exhaust w/ custom straight pipe
yup thats what I meant...I dont like how we must scroll left and right to see the pics. I thought it would align the pics from top to bottom automatically.
13MH33, Rendy right?
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