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Which springs drop my car but doesn't kill the comfort?

Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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I want to drop my car but I don't know what springs to buy which are not that stiff.
I have H&R on my other car but it isn't that comfy, will Eibach Pro-kit do better?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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From what I've read, Eibachs would be the best. However, on some cars, the front seems lower than the rear. Personally, I think it's probably the V8 cars that have that issue. Hopefully someone can confirm that.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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personally I recommend eibachs. between the 2, H&R is known to give more of an aggressive ride.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Yea my H&R race springs+Bilstein B8's hit harder than my coilovers one click off the stiffest dampening
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by balbs
From what I've read, Eibachs would be the best. However, on some cars, the front seems lower than the rear. Personally, I think it's probably the V8 cars that have that issue. Hopefully someone can confirm that.
Not only v8 cars, my 525 also gets B8+Eibach "raked" look.

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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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+ for eibachs
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 03:12 AM
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Thank you guys, I will get a set of eibachs!
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 06:15 AM
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If you don't have sports shocks already, I would install Koni sports yellows. I hear they go well together. Also non-sport shocks can be worn out by sport springs faster.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by balbs
If you don't have sports shocks already, I would install Koni sports yellows. I hear they go well together. Also non-sport shocks can be worn out by sport springs faster.
this is correct, plus its the same labor. we always mention this, and most choose to do a shock upgrade at the same time as replacing springs. either konis or bilsteins are favored for shocks/struts.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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I love my H&Rs for now until it's coilover time.
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