Eibach vs H&R

[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.

So softer? More compliant?

It's hard to describe, but I guess more forgiving is the way I would answer it.
Eibach merely allows all coils in the springs to operate at the same time vs the H&R's starting at one coil and compresses to the next and the next etc.

Don't get me wrong, H&R's are still an improvement. Actually, any springs just about is an improvement over VW's factory rear bounciness of a car.

[andyR43]

Eibach merely allows all coils in the springs to operate at the same time vs the H&R's starting at one coil and compresses to the next and the next etc.

  

[GrayMK5GTI]

I ran H&R's for a year and agree with what RichWig says 

Slightly firmer than stock but not at all uncomfortable, which is exactly how a 200+ BHP hot hatch should feel. Anything more compliant than stock springs wouldn't inspire as much confidence IMHO.

[chris-182]

Thanks Guys, i'm pretty sold on the H&Rs to be honest!

Its going in to the bodyshop next week while im in New York for a few minor touch ups, then once it is out it is booked in for Springs, FMIC, DV+ and a remap. Its going to be like a new car by the end of March. Cant Wait!!

[rich83]

Eibach merely allows all coils in the springs to operate at the same time vs the H&R's starting at one coil and compresses to the next and the next etc.

  

Yeah that's what I thought 

[JMP]

I have eibach sportlines and really like them. In normal daily cruising they are more comfortable than oem springs. They are not so crashy. Of course when pushing it, they firm up pretty quickly. I also like the stance, very nice and as low as I would like to go. I havent ridden in HR car, so cannot compare to those.

[sambryant]

Some useful information in this thread, I'm sold on the Eibach

[betty_swollox]

Don't think you'll be disappointed either way tbf

[sambryant]

I nearly bought a set of apex springs but after reading how the Eibach work then It would seem there the best you can buy.

[chris-182]

I've gone for H&R. will report back tomorrow :)

[kc888]

im fitting my H&Rs on Tuesday.

ill give my 2pence too when i get it back! 

[chris-182]

Well the H&R's are now on, give a nice drop, but not too low.

The ride is just as good as oem if not better and the car feel much more stable in the twisties :)

I will get some photos added to my project thread at the weekend

[robson4]

might be a silly question but can you just change the h & R springs straight out for the factory ones? is this a better way of lowering your car instead of coil overs?

[kc888]

my H&R are on too and i find it a bit too low? (I'm still on my winters) so once i get my Pescaras back on it might look better! ill get some pics up tomorrow

handling wise, as above, just like OEM for ride... not had a chance to throw it anywhere yet as the winter tyres don't like it haha

[chris-182]

yeah the H&Rs are are straight replacement for factory springs. it depends what you want, if you want to go quite low or use heavily on track then coilovers are the best option. if you want a subtle drop and to keep OEM comfort then springs are the way to go.

yeah probs down to being on your winters? mine are perfectly fine (on 18" monza 2s)