H&R setups please post
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From: Chicago
95 e320, 01 c5 vette
H&R setups please post
Getting my w124 h&r's this weekend to replace the w202 vogtlands that have caused me countless heartburns. Would like to know what spring pad configurations you guys are using and pics would help a lot. I understand with the h&r's the rear actually drop more so a higher pad in the rear? Ive seen one of the forum members cars running on no spring pads and it looks great. I would just feel more comfortable with pads though with the metal on metal contact. Thanks
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From: L.A., San Fernando Valley
1995 E320
I have H&R springs and yes the back does drop more on just springs. I had no pads at first and with 2 people in the back my 17" (215/45/17) tires were hitting the rear panels on a left/right turn. I installed some pads but don't remember which # ones, but my back is a little higher then the front cause of the weight balance, so now when i have 2 people in the back the car is even leveled.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/615214 , dont have new pics cause car is in the shop for a major overhaul.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/615214 , dont have new pics cause car is in the shop for a major overhaul.
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From: Sherman Oaks
2004 C240, 2015 GL350 Bluetec
I have 2 bump front and 3 bump rear, and the rear is still to low.... My springs are neuspeed, but are simply rebranded H&R's Neuspeed used to make H&R's springs and these were most likely left over stock that H&R did not buy from them.
I'll be changing mine out to oem sportline springs most likely sooner than later.
My rear needs to be about an inch higher. and I cant put any thicker spring pads on there.
AshMan
I'll be changing mine out to oem sportline springs most likely sooner than later.
My rear needs to be about an inch higher. and I cant put any thicker spring pads on there.
AshMan
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From: London, UK
W124
There are two different part numbers for H & R springs.
Stage Chassis / Drivetrain Approx. F/ Lowering Approx. R/ Lowering Part Number Sug. Retail
Sport Spring W124 no 4WD or conv 1.5 1.3 29569-1 $ 389.00 Kit
Sport Spring W124 no 4WD or conv 1.3 1.3 29569-2 $ 389.00 Kit
Personally I'd still recommend MB Sportline springs.
Running a car without spring pads is just crazy!
Stage Chassis / Drivetrain Approx. F/ Lowering Approx. R/ Lowering Part Number Sug. Retail
Sport Spring W124 no 4WD or conv 1.5 1.3 29569-1 $ 389.00 Kit
Sport Spring W124 no 4WD or conv 1.3 1.3 29569-2 $ 389.00 Kit
Personally I'd still recommend MB Sportline springs.
Running a car without spring pads is just crazy!
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From: Southeast PA
2010 VW Golf TDI
Sportline who?
I am happy with my Eibach springs. The ride is actually quite comfortable and yet it is very stable when cornering. I have a subtle 1-inch drop, which I like very much. I don't want to go back to the stock ride height. My car was way too high before I added the springs. Based on the pictures that I saw, the Sportline conversion didn't lower the car at all. That is what stopped me from choosing them in the first place. I wasn't looking to slam the car, but I was looking for a slightly lowered appearance. Otherwise, the slightly narrower sidewalls of my +1 set-up would have been dwarfed by the huge gap between the tire and the fender.
Who do you think makes the MB Sportline springs? I wonder if it is like the shocks being made by Bilstein or Boge. I just think it would be funny if the Sportline springs were made by Eibach. I suppose they could also be made by H&R or Vogtland, although I know for sure that Eibach made some of the AMG tuner parts.
Who do you think makes the MB Sportline springs? I wonder if it is like the shocks being made by Bilstein or Boge. I just think it would be funny if the Sportline springs were made by Eibach. I suppose they could also be made by H&R or Vogtland, although I know for sure that Eibach made some of the AMG tuner parts.
