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OK guys, I am having some work done to my 99 and wanted it raised a little to get a better ride height than on the ground. My car supposed came with the H&R Super Sport Springs, but when my mechanic took them off, he told me they were heated and cut stock springs, even had the stock numbers on them. Now, I figured that I could put Vogtland spring on which come with a 1.4" drop (H&R Sports are not available in the USA right now). He got the springs in and said they were 2" shorter than the ones that were on my car. I just can't believe that is the case as they are only supposed to provide a 1.4" drop to begin with. Did I get the wrong springs from Pelican maybe? He is about 40 minutes away from me and I am busy during working hours so it is tough to get out there. Here is a pic of my car as she sat with what I was told were H&R Super Sport springs, I can't imagine that the car will be lower with the Vogtlands, will it? As you can see below the tires were already in rubbing territory and needed to be replaced.
I am getting rid the 19" wheels in the pics. I am putting on the stock 17" monoblocks. The ride wasn't really too bad unless you hit a bad pothole, but still not ideal. I am trying to change it to a better ride.
the springs that were on the car were black Stockers that had been modified, he could still see the part numbers on them, and I bought the Vogtlands, which he has now, and he says they are 2" shorter than the modified stockers. There are no H&R springs, just that they were said to be on the car.
IMO You should try the stock monoblocks on first and see how it sits and rides then you could make a better decision
i would go for 18s but your choice I’m suprised to hear H&R springs are out of stock I’m glad I have a extra set of super sports just in case
keep us posted would like to see the end results
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