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Eibach vs H&R
Shoduchi:
--- Quote from: rich83 on July 21, 2015, 06:25:46 pm ---Yeah that and the fact that half the coils sit on each other.
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Do they squeak over bumps?
Hevoshullu:
--- Quote from: Shoduchi on July 21, 2015, 06:30:51 pm ---
--- Quote from: rich83 on July 21, 2015, 06:25:46 pm ---Yeah that and the fact that half the coils sit on each other.
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Do they squeak over bumps?
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I noticed the same thing. I wouldn't say it's half the coils that are sitting on each other on mine, but a couple at least are even when the car is unloaded. I guess it's not a design fault as a suspension doesn't just compress but also works in the other direction (ie. droop). Also, they don't squeak on mine.
I have my fingers crossed that the my H&R's will settle at least 10mm. :happy2:
rich83:
--- Quote from: Shoduchi on July 21, 2015, 06:30:51 pm ---
--- Quote from: rich83 on July 21, 2015, 06:25:46 pm ---Yeah that and the fact that half the coils sit on each other.
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Do they squeak over bumps?
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No
Hevoshullu:
I took my GTI for a drive on local country lanes to test out my new H&R springs. Having just switched my Sportlines for the H&R the result wasn't quite what I expected. From what I read here I thought the H&R's would be lower and harder than the Sportlines but it was actually the opposite for me. The differences are subtle but noticable, the H&R are definitely the nicer and more compliant spring as far as the initial travel goes. In harder cornering they are properly stiff just like the Sportlines - I guess this is thanks to the progressive design.
I have to say I am impressed how the H&R's handle with Bilstein B8 dampers and Asymmetric 2 tyres. The car now has a lovely suppleness to it (which also means more grip on slightly bumpy roads that we have here in Finland) and the whole chassis/tyre combination has this progressive nature to it when you push the car. I wouldn't say my car lost any feel when switching from Sportlines to H&R's but what I don't like is that after the first 100 miles the H&R's are still sitting noticably higher than my previous Sporlines.. I will measure the exact distance from top of the wheel arch to the center of the wheel after a week or so. On the Sportlines it used to be 335mm front and rear (for some reason the rear still looked like it sat higher with those). I have a feeling on the H&R's it is now a whole 10mm higher at least which is really disappointing because that makes a world of difference to how aggressive the car looks.
All in all very happy with how my car feels with H&R springs, B8 dampers and Asymmetric 2 tyres. Still can't wait to get some Michelin PSS under my GTI. Must also add that damn she handles beautifully for an old bird that she is at 8 year's age. : )
white91:
More travel would equal more suppleness, you have to compromise somewhere
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