H&R Coilovers - Before & After (Pics)
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H&R Coilovers - Before & After (Pics)
I just installed H&R Coilovers, here are before and after pics. It handles much better through the twisties, IMO on par with a B6 S4. It is firmer, feels about 25%.
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Originally Posted by c32silverbullet
I just installed H&R Coilovers, here are before and after pics. It handles much better through the twisties, IMO on par with a B6 S4. It is firmer, feels about 25%.
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very nice...
how much and where?
I live in So Cal as well...
I have inquired about springs with a well known shop and they told me it will take 6 hours @$95 + plus the cost the springs?
does this sound about right?
H&R or Renntech is what I'm looking for.
*Today i'm picking up a set of used EVOsport pulley. I will have them installed on Tuesday. Now I need the springs for sure.
how much and where?
I live in So Cal as well...
I have inquired about springs with a well known shop and they told me it will take 6 hours @$95 + plus the cost the springs?
does this sound about right?
H&R or Renntech is what I'm looking for.
*Today i'm picking up a set of used EVOsport pulley. I will have them installed on Tuesday. Now I need the springs for sure.
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IwantA124: Thanks. The ride is a little firmer than I was expecting, but it is still smooth...if that makes sense. It handles WAY better. Before, it had more understeer than I was confortable with. Every time I would push it, the front would start sliding. Now, it feels like it just plants to the ground, the harder you push it the better it performs. I have only probably went about 85% of the limits so far.
x-tian-230k: Thanks for the input, I love the AMG wheels. I want to stick as close to factory as possible.
sdsilverm3: I think there is probably about another half to a full inch. I wanted to try and make sure there there was a finger to two finger gap.
Bif powell: It was about a 6 hour install, Evosport. I didn't want to mess with it...don't have the tools and I have just enough experience to screw it up.
TopGun32: You are right on the money. I went with Evosport. I would expect to pay around $2K when it is all said and done if you have them professionally installed, aligned and tax. Good ole California 7.75% sales tax! I would go with H&R coilovers if you are looking for a smoother ride and height adjustability. If you want to track the car, it seems like everyone says to go with PSS9's.
x-tian-230k: Thanks for the input, I love the AMG wheels. I want to stick as close to factory as possible.
sdsilverm3: I think there is probably about another half to a full inch. I wanted to try and make sure there there was a finger to two finger gap.
Bif powell: It was about a 6 hour install, Evosport. I didn't want to mess with it...don't have the tools and I have just enough experience to screw it up.
TopGun32: You are right on the money. I went with Evosport. I would expect to pay around $2K when it is all said and done if you have them professionally installed, aligned and tax. Good ole California 7.75% sales tax! I would go with H&R coilovers if you are looking for a smoother ride and height adjustability. If you want to track the car, it seems like everyone says to go with PSS9's.
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Thanks for the update and pics.. this is great info.. I am in the process of pricing and comparing suspensions which is my first major upgrade. I was also planning on keeping my factory chrome amg 17" twin spokes for a while. Man the wheels look small after lowering though. I think I will have to do the suspension and wheels at the same time, going up to 18's or 19's either factory or aftermarket..
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is that the lowest it will go?
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Originally Posted by c32silverbullet
I just installed H&R Coilovers, here are before and after pics. It handles much better through the twisties, IMO on par with a B6 S4. It is firmer, feels about 25%.
Stock to stock there is a world of difference between the B6 S4 and the C32's handling. The B6 is a hands down winner in every aspect.
Have you driven the B6 much? I've owned both cars and I guess it's somewhat encouraging that, given enough money, the C32's handling can come close to that of a stock B6.
Thanks for the pics. By the way, approximately how much should I expect to dish out for H&R's CO installed?
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The car looks great lowered, even a completely stock car looks better with a more aggressive stance! That being said, I think with a nice set of wheels the look would be completed. Your modding kinda quick arent you?? (got the car a month ago if that?) 
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Originally Posted by silver_metallic
Stock to stock there is a world of difference between the B6 S4 and the C32's handling. The B6 is a hands down winner in every aspect.
Have you driven the B6 much? I've owned both cars and I guess it's somewhat encouraging that, given enough money, the C32's handling can come close to that of a stock B6.
Thanks for the pics. By the way, approximately how much should I expect to dish out for H&R's CO installed?
Have you driven the B6 much? I've owned both cars and I guess it's somewhat encouraging that, given enough money, the C32's handling can come close to that of a stock B6.
Thanks for the pics. By the way, approximately how much should I expect to dish out for H&R's CO installed?
Expect to pay $2k for everything, including CA tax, installation, alignment, etc.
