Eibach vs H&R

[chris-182]

Hi all,

I'm new to the VAG scene and looking to get some lowering springs on my GTI.

What are peoples opinions on the Eibach sport lines compared to the H&R alternative. I'm not fussed on getting massive lows, just a better ride hight and to try and keep the comfort as close to OEM as possible.
Ideally I'd want around a 30mm drop

Cheers!

[Marc-5-GTI]

H&R go 30mm

Eibach go 20/25mm front/back

I have eibachs and I'm happy where they sit and how they ride

[Karl_mac_]

I have eibach sportline and very happy with them. Great comfort, has a good stance but isn't so low as to be unpractical.

[tomanni]

I'm on H&R springs, went for these as I liked the drop more than the Eibachs.

Rides fine, only slightly harder than standard.

As far as I can see it's personal preference really.

[Damian @ DPM]

Personally I prefer the stance and ride quality that the Eibach kit gives you over the H&Rs.

Damian @ DPM Performance

[vRSAlex]

Personally I prefer the stance and ride quality that the Eibach kit gives you over the H&Rs.

Damian @ DPM Performance

I'm the opposite.  Find the Eibach drops the front more than the rear and gives it an odd look.  The H&R is a nicer ride and is an even drop.  Both are a well made spring.

[scopes]

Personally I prefer the stance and ride quality that the Eibach kit gives you over the H&Rs.

Damian @ DPM Performance

I'm the opposite.  Find the Eibach drops the front more than the rear and gives it an odd look.  The H&R is a nicer ride and is an even drop.  Both are a well made spring.

Totally agree with Alex, defiantly a more even stance with the H&R's, slightly harder but great handling springs  

[chris-182]

Cheers guys,

I think i'm going to get some H&Rs :) busy month as i will be getting a FMIC, GFB DV and a map also :)

[bigeyd]

Cheers guys,

I think i'm going to get some H&Rs :) busy month as i will be getting a FMIC, GFB DV and a map also :)

Try this for a price on the springs http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,75129.45.html

[chris-182]

brilliant! thanks!

[GLIDN]

Having driven in Manual and DSG gti's with both H&R's and also Eibach's fitted.

Personally, the Eibach's was a much better drive, smoother and absorbed bumps better.
As alex has pointed out, it does tend to lower the front more than the rear thou.

with the H&R's, I found the springs to not really be as forgiving as the Eibach or OEM.
Also uneven surfaces are more noticeable with H&R's fitted.
Even lowering thou.

Either way you go. The horrible factory rear bounce from the OEM springs on the highway are gone.

Actually, I have driven a car with APEX springs. It was by far the closest for lowering and bump absorbing as per OEM.

So for a cheap springs the APEX work very well.
If I had to choose between your 2 options I would always pick the eibach's over the H&R's.

[rich83]

100% happy with my H&R springs. Just the right amount of drop to make it handle better but not be so low you have to pussyfoot around.... And the ride is almost as comfortable as stock

[andyR43]

Happy with the drop and performance of my H&R springs too. As others have said they're lower than the Eibachs but not too low.

[GLIDN]

100% happy with my H&R springs. Just the right amount of drop to make it handle better but not be so low you have to pussyfoot around.... And the ride is almost as comfortable as stock

There you have it Rich, same answer from all H&R owners.
Eibach honestly drives nicer than stock 100% of the time.

[rich83]

100% happy with my H&R springs. Just the right amount of drop to make it handle better but not be so low you have to pussyfoot around.... And the ride is almost as comfortable as stock

There you have it Rich, same answer from all H&R owners.
Eibach honestly drives nicer than stock 100% of the time.

So softer? More compliant?