Which kit is better performance wise and looks wise? Eibach Pro Kit or HR Supr Sport?
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Which kit is better performance wise and looks wise? Eibach Pro Kit or HR Supr Sport?
Which kit is better performance wise and looks wise? Eibach Pro Kit or HR Supr Sport?
Really thinking about getting some lowering springs now after seeing the latest members post!
I love how it closed the wheel gap nicely with the eibach pro kit...
Are there any negatives (other than potential scraping) from installing either of these springs?
Performance and looks increases seems to good to be true with no side effects!
Really thinking about getting some lowering springs now after seeing the latest members post!
I love how it closed the wheel gap nicely with the eibach pro kit...
Are there any negatives (other than potential scraping) from installing either of these springs?
Performance and looks increases seems to good to be true with no side effects!
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they are 2 different drops. Eibach only drops about 1.2". While Super Sport drops 1.7" and 1.8". Of course super sport will much nicer. it will only leave about 1/2 finger gap.
if you don't want to lower it that much, than you should compare Eibach to the H&R sports spring. it also drops 1.2".
if you don't want to lower it that much, than you should compare Eibach to the H&R sports spring. it also drops 1.2".
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they are 2 different drops. Eibach only drops about 1.2". While Super Sport drops 1.7" and 1.8". Of course super sport will much nicer. it will only leave about 1/2 finger gap.
if you don't want to lower it that much, than you should compare Eibach to the H&R sports spring. it also drops 1.2".
if you don't want to lower it that much, than you should compare Eibach to the H&R sports spring. it also drops 1.2".
Or what about 0-60 speed increases, or what about speed in the slalom and stuff like that?
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I don't know about making the car faster or better MPG. But it makes it handle a lot better.
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springs won't give you better mpg 
They're a suspension component, so it's more comfort and stability, than performance. Get the super sports, you won't regret it. And if you ever do, I'll swap you my sports :p
They're a suspension component, so it's more comfort and stability, than performance. Get the super sports, you won't regret it. And if you ever do, I'll swap you my sports :p
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better MPG and performance from eichbach springs on some cars
check this link - better MPG and performance for a honda accord and ford f-150 with the eibach pro kit installed:
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/start.exe/...try=y&thid=122
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the eihbach website quotes better performance numbers for these certain sedans after putting on the spring kits... that is why i asked... if they improve numbers for a honda accord, then why not the w204???
check this link - better MPG and performance for a honda accord and ford f-150 with the eibach pro kit installed:
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/start.exe/...try=y&thid=122
check this link - better MPG and performance for a honda accord and ford f-150 with the eibach pro kit installed:
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/start.exe/...try=y&thid=122
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ok, I see what they're getting at, but some of that data will work for all springs regardless of brand....like since these are all lowering springs, car should have less aero drag due to lower profile...but that's true for all cars that are lowered...if anything, the H&R super sports should be even better since you're going lower than regular eibachs. Either way, all these are too minor to notice imo, especially with everyday normal driving.
so from your H & R sports, did you notice a harsher ride? a less uncomfortable ride? a more grounded, aggresive ride?
Does it mess up your gear box or drive train or anything since the engine was desgined for the car to be driven at a certain height?
does it void the manufacturer's warranty if you go really low, like with super sports?
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I am pretty sure that such components have nothing to do with warranty...
on the negative side, i do hear that lowering springs, for some reason tend to make your tires wear out faster....I tend think that it has more to do with the driver and his new found 'handling' than the springs themselves.
on the negative side, i do hear that lowering springs, for some reason tend to make your tires wear out faster....I tend think that it has more to do with the driver and his new found 'handling' than the springs themselves.
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I am pretty sure that such components have nothing to do with warranty...
on the negative side, i do hear that lowering springs, for some reason tend to make your tires wear out faster....I tend think that it has more to do with the driver and his new found 'handling' than the springs themselves.
on the negative side, i do hear that lowering springs, for some reason tend to make your tires wear out faster....I tend think that it has more to do with the driver and his new found 'handling' than the springs themselves.
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right, probably too hard to notice...
so from your H & R sports, did you notice a harsher ride? a less uncomfortable ride? a more grounded, aggresive ride?
Does it mess up your gear box or drive train or anything since the engine was desgined for the car to be driven at a certain height?
does it void the manufacturer's warranty if you go really low, like with super sports?
so from your H & R sports, did you notice a harsher ride? a less uncomfortable ride? a more grounded, aggresive ride?
Does it mess up your gear box or drive train or anything since the engine was desgined for the car to be driven at a certain height?
does it void the manufacturer's warranty if you go really low, like with super sports?
