Why NOT to install Lowering Springs only...
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Hows the ride on the 19's? If it feels good driving I would just keep them.
BTW .. This thread should be renamed H&R's ruined my ride
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All you XI owners should do 19's, NOT 18's. 18's are a waste of money. Take it from me, I know. Don't think twice, anymore. Nuff said.
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Alright...took me too long to get this installed. I bought a set of 19'' miro m6 reps from member myfootsmells. Awsome vendor by the way! Front:245 REAR: 275. I also purchased a set of H&R lowering springs.(xi model)...... Well, I crossed my fingers and sent it to a custom shop around my town. They got it installed no problem, no vibrations, and no rubbing. Its a totally differnet riding experience, really glad I went and did it. As I was their I had them install my brand new remus quad exhaust. I was definetly disapointed about the sound. Completely ruined my day :thumbsdown: My AFE over powers anything coming from the exhaust. You can only hear an exhaust sound from 1-4000rpm. If you punch the gas pedal you dont hear anything like a modified exhaust. Complete opposite of what I wanted. Bringing back the car in to see what they can do. Any advice from anyone on how to produce a deep sound from the exhaust that I could tell them to try? Mind you I still want to pass all my inspections. Before everyone goes nuts about no pictures. I have my pictures at the shop. I get to be put on a website!!!! Well my car. Will Post all my measurments taken before and after including the all the pictures you can look at. Check back soon.!
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I'm on Eibach Pro springs on stock shocks. My car's about 2 years old but the car works well, over bumps, etc.... The only complaint I've had is about a slight increase of vibration at idle caused by the diesel engine. I've had it to the shop for five or six times but eventually I think it's due to the resonance of the shorter Eibach springs that is causing it.
But I haven't had the problems that the OP has. I think it's either springs/shocks are very old or perhaps the H&R due to its very short stance caused the shocks to leak or die......
Dunno...
But I haven't had the problems that the OP has. I think it's either springs/shocks are very old or perhaps the H&R due to its very short stance caused the shocks to leak or die......
Dunno...
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5' post='838077' date='Apr 7 2009, 03:41 AM
Hows the ride on the 19's? If it feels good driving I would just keep them.
BTW .. This thread should be renamed H&R's ruined my ride
BTW .. This thread should be renamed H&R's ruined my ride
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='865808' date='May 1 2009, 11:59 PM
My 19" 166M's with Eibach look and drive great!
P.s....Anyone know how to get my remus quad exhaust louder and deeper. Besides buying you v8 car.
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You give me hope! I installed my 19x10's on my XI today and want to lose the gap. Did you take before and after measurements? I was nervous about these springs from other peoples experiences but perhaps it was just a couple of unfortunate incidents.
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5' post='865856' date='May 2 2009, 12:54 AM
You give me hope! I installed my 19x10's on my XI today and want to lose the gap. Did you take before and after measurements? I was nervous about these springs from other peoples experiences but perhaps it was just a couple of unfortunate incidents.
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5' post='865863' date='May 2 2009, 01:01 AM
How much did the spring install run you? I was quoted $800, is that excessive?