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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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comfort and drop

OK,

whats the best suspension setup for comfort with about a 30mm drop with 18x8.5 all rounds.

im thinking of doing HR spring 30mm, or eibach, or should i be changing the shocks......
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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Couldn't tell you how H&R compares but my Eibachs ride the same or slightly softer than stock with the factory wheels/tires. Drop was about 1".
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Couldn't tell you how H&R compares but my Eibachs ride the same or slightly softer than stock with the factory wheels/tires. Drop was about 1".
Yeah, my Eibachs feel very comfy...not harsh at all.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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well its eibach then if its going to be that comfy,

anyone running carlsson springs with AMG wheels
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 02:57 AM
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I would personally would go with the Eibachs, I compared the H&R and Eibachs and did a lil research and many people prefered the Eibachs. The ride is only slightly different then stock.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:10 AM
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Audi's, a whole bunch of them
i have H&R's, i love the ride and the killer stance, when my service rep at mercedes took my car for a spin..he didn't know it was lowered till after...when he steped out of the car and was looking at my 19" wheels...
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 02:33 AM
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im using eibach...on 19's...i only wish the front would go down somemore but everythig is great....
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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does that mean the eibachs bottom out easily?
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Originally posted by r207
well its eibach then if its going to be that comfy,

anyone running carlsson springs with AMG wheels
Depends on the road conditions where you are from, Carlsson springs ride well on smooth roads but can be harsh with potholes.
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