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H&R or Eibach??
« on: November 30, 2012, 01:06:03 am »
Hi,

I have a choice of H&R or Eibach (Pro or Sportline) as these come in on budget. I'm after a lower look but most importantly ones that least compromise the comfort of a standard GTI. What do you recommend? Is there an alternative? And does anyone know where I can get the best deal? As you can probably tell I am new to this so any recommendations would be much appreciated.

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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2012, 02:19:16 am »
Hi,

I have a choice of H&R or Eibach (Pro or Sportline) as these come in on budget. I'm after a lower look but most importantly ones that least compromise the comfort of a standard GTI. What do you recommend? Is there an alternative? And does anyone know where I can get the best deal? As you can probably tell I am new to this so any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Rick
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Hi mate,welcome aboard..I've got H&Rs springs on my eddy & find it a big improvement over stock in terms of handling,the car feels more planted & it lowers the car just enough..also ride is a little bit harder then oem..might be selling my springs in jan as I want a bilstein b14 kit..you intreasted mate?


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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2012, 06:35:41 am »
+1 for H&R's here.

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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2012, 07:55:07 am »
H&R's for me  :happy2:

Ride comfort is excellent and they certainly sharpen up the handling. They are also a few mm's lower than the eibachs when on the car.

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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2012, 08:12:00 am »
Thanks for the info.

Dan I'm definitely interested to purchase in Jan. December always an expensive month! How  would we go about this? Price? Exchange? I am still hoping for some advice from people who have experience in both... Can't discount the Eibachs just yet!

Rick
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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2012, 08:48:07 am »
Had both. H&R all the way fella

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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2012, 08:51:16 am »
I've got H&R springs and my personal opinion is that they are superb!
This is my first set of aftermarket springs and would recommend them to everyone.
The car feels far sharper, tighter and more accurate than before plus the added bonus that I think the car looks great dropped by 30mm.
Buy them!
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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2012, 08:54:45 am »
Thanks.

Anyone know where I can grab a bargain??

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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2012, 08:54:53 am »
I am also interested in purchasing a pair of H&R, so if anyone is selling them please PM me.....Thanks
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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2012, 08:56:28 am »
I have H&R's on the S3 and they are great!! Very comfy and amazing stance.  :happy2:
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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2012, 10:15:22 am »
Hi,

Please email me any offers for the H&R's... you guys have convinced me they are the ones to go for!

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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2012, 11:31:32 am »
There's a group buy on this forum if you have a search mate!! :happy2:
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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2012, 12:48:05 pm »
There's a group buy on this forum if you have a search mate!! :happy2:

Cant find it....Any links please
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Re: H&R or Eibach??
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2012, 12:50:31 pm »
Worth bearing in mind that lowering your car (with any brand of springs) will cause extra wear on your shocks and bushes. I'm having to replace a lot of my suspension system at 56,000 miles as everything is cluncking & clicking  :sad1: - although the roads round my way dont help  :grin:

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Re: H&R or Eibach??
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