Eibach vs H&R

[marticroft]

Cheers guys you've all been a fantastic help... Ended up going for the sportlines...really impressed with the stance and ride
Marticroft

[tlnds]

Does anyone know if there is a different kit for the H&R for DSG's or if its the same kit regardless of manual/DSG?

[Shoduchi]

There's only one part number for GTI, 29176-1, so it's the same for both manual and DSG.

[marticroft]

Hi Stuf,
            sorry for the delayed reponse... Ended up going for the sportlines and replacing the front shocks for Bilstein the ride is firm but forgiving and clears all speed bumps as I wanted.  The only problem which is doing my nut in is the since changing the springs  a spring squeak has developed and not sure what to do next.  And advice would be greatly appreciated guys.


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[marticroft]

Hi Hevoshullu,
                        Your stance looks really good from the photo but I know what you mean with the rear being a bit higher. How's the H&R's looking?



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[Hevoshullu]

^

Thanks, actually I have booked a time to my local garage to swap the Sportlines to the H&R's for next tuesday so we will know soon! : ) I can then give an opinion how they compare in terms of handling and comfort as well, as nothing else in my car will change.

How is your stance on the Sportlines? Is it level or does the rear also sit a bit higher? As far as I remember, mine used to be spot on right after the install but then the front settled down a little so in the end the rear was left a bit too high.

[marticroft]

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[white91]

Looks really good that, think I need 18s!

[marticroft]

Cheers m8 .. The only thing that's doing my nut in is the engine cover is knackered (mounts busted) new costs an arm and leg and the eibach sport line suspension squeak. Any advice would be great as wearing me down now
M


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[Vish8895]

I'd be after sportlines aslo, had them in my civic and they were brilliant. Haven't driven a car that handled better than that in a long time! (Excluding my current E92)

[Hevoshullu]

I just swapped my Sportlines to the H&R (part 29176-1) because I wasnt happy with the forward rake with the Sportlines (ie. rear was higher). From what I've seen in pictures from other H&R owners' cars the lowering seemed spot on, a little lower than Sportlines with a neutral stance. However, at least initially, the drop on my H&R's was a bit of a disappointment. I would say the car is now actually around 10mm higher than on my previous springs, the Sportlines. I know you need to let the springs "settle" to reveal the final stance but right now there is quite a lot to be settled so I am a bit skeptical. Has anyone else had similar experiences with the H&R's - that they will actually settle down a good amount after the first few hundred miles? I will put up a picture after I've let them settle for a few days and got some miles on them too.

[Shoduchi]

They will settle, just ask @rich83.

I'm in the same process, my mechanic just fitted the H&R springs and new Koni Sport dampers. I had Sportlines fitted before.

[rich83]

Yeah they do settle.... Cant say that I am that impressed with the H&R springs to be honest. The rear ones IMO are not very well designed.

[Shoduchi]

Yeah they do settle.... Cant say that I am that impressed with the H&R springs to be honest. The rear ones IMO are not very well designed.

Because of the rust or for another reason?

[rich83]

Yeah that and the fact that half the coils sit on each other.