ONRAMP Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Can't believe more people aren't going with these springs. These are fantastic. I didn't want a slammed look (S-Techs), didn't want to spend a fortune (Pinks), and coilovers are so overkill for me that I didn't even consider them. These drop the car perfectly, and the ride has barely suffered. Pitch and dive are almost non-existent, and body roll is lessened as well. Two thumbs up for H&R. http://homepage.mac.com/genetteparsons/.Pictures/Chester Oh, and don't let my wife now. She hasn't noticed them, and I obviously didn't tell her about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLU24 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 is that the "before" pic or is the drop really that unnoticable ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 is that the "before" pic or is the drop really that unnoticable ?? That's the after pic. Park it next to a stock car and you can really tell. H&R's typically have a rake, so the rear didnt' drop as much as I expected, but I didn't want a big drop anyway. I can still clear my driveway, which is very important. I can definitely feel it in the handling, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphyralph5 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I like it. Can you post a pic of the side non-angled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 I like it. Can you post a pic of the side non-angled? Didn't get a straight on side shot before the battery died (just shot these after washing it this evening), but here's a different, slightly less angled shot. http://homepage.mac.com/genetteparsons/.Pictures/Chester I took a few more as well, just managed not to get the straight on shot. You can see the rest here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphyralph5 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks boss! Looks great! Where did you find the H&R springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks boss! Looks great! Where did you find the H&R springs? I ordered them from Tire Rack and had them installed locally, then I had another shop do the alignment a couple of days later. I think PDX Tuning carries them as well. There is a thread here somewhere that they started about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphyralph5 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brack Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I have had them on my car for 8000 miles, and I think they are great for the money If I recall correctly, they are around $240 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 I have had them on my car for 8000 miles, and I think they are great for the money If I recall correctly, they are around $290 Mike Tire Rack lists them at $224 retail, which I think is pretty reasonable. The H&R website lists MSRP as $369. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazma Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 do you have any before and after comparison shots? they look great. how much is the drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 That drop looks perfect - well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 H&R is great but i'd go with Tein H-techs (cheaper and just as good) unless you wanna get something GERMAN! Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 do you have any before and after comparison shots? they look great. how much is the drop? Not only is this the first time I've washed my car, but also the first time I've taken any photos, so unfortunately no before pics. I wish I had them for comparison. H&R says 1.4" front and 1.3" rear, but it doesn't seem like that much to me. I've had them on for a few weeks, so they've had a chance to settle. When I was spring shopping, I considered the Teins, both S and H, and decided the S-techs were too low, and the H-techs might not be low enough. I also thought about Pinks, but was concerned they would be too stiff, and they're pretty pricey. I've had a number of German cars prior to my Subaru, and through work was very familiar with H&R. I was also able to get them at dealer cost from Tire Rack, which saved me a few pennies. I'm very happy with my decision. The only drawback to better springs is that the shortcomings of the dampers become more apparent. One of these days I'll spring for a set of Bilsteins or (if they ever come out) some Konis. And then I need brakes, and sway bars, and an AP, DP, UP and a... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeowrath Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for this post. I have H&Rs with Bilsteins on my old 2002Tii and love them. Obviously the LGT is a newer and completely different car and I haven't seen much about them on the boards so I'm glad to see what they look like and to hear how pleased you are with them. I think you've helped make another sell for H&R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal9e3 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I rode in ONRAMP's car after the South Central GTG a few weeks ago. Compared to my wagon on Pinks it wasn't as harsh and seemed more buttoned down. Oh, no, not ANOTHER set of springs to think about:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 I rode in ONRAMP's car after the South Central GTG a few weeks ago. Compared to my wagon on Pinks it wasn't as harsh and seemed more buttoned down. Oh, no, not ANOTHER set of springs to think about:) I was thinking about it afterwards, and I don't think H&R has a specific wagon application. You may be safe. For now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal9e3 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I was thinking about it afterwards, and I don't think H&R has a specific wagon application. You may be safe. For now. I dunno, Tire Rack shows them as being available for a wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechipbmw Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Is there any specs on the compression? I wonder how well they would work with Tokico D-Spec shocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 I dunno, Tire Rack shows them as being available for a wagon. I was going off H&R's site, which only lists one spring. Now that I check it again though, it lists it as a BL. Maybe I got wagon springs? As for spring rates, H&R usually doesn't publish them. I've had people try to find them before, and no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechipbmw Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Is there any specs on the compression? I wonder how well they would work with Tokico D-Spec shocks? I'll answer my own question....I called them directly and spring rates are not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autophysics Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Tire rack used to list the H&R coilover 54426 for the LGT but now it's not listed anymore. Other vendors still list it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONRAMP Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 Tire rack used to list the H&R coilover 54426 for the LGT but now it's not listed anymore. Other vendors still list it. The coilovers are still listed on the H&R website. I hadn't noticed that Tire Rack didn't list it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 anyone compare this ride to the tein H's? i can't find any info if their warranty is better than tein's one-year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudeMood Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm going to be picking up a set of H&R Race springs at the end of summer. H&R is a fantastic company and the product is pure quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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