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H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« on: June 11, 2014, 04:01:13 pm »
I've had them for a year now and not really impressed with the ride. Can anyone recommend alternatives ?
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2014, 04:33:13 pm »
Eibach sportline may be more suitable for you  :happy2:
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2014, 09:10:56 pm »
Thanks, I'll take a look
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2014, 09:12:23 pm »
Do H&R make -40mm springs for the mk5 gti?
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2014, 09:21:54 pm »
Quote from: SurreyED30 on June 11, 2014, 09:12:23 pm
Do H&R make -40mm springs for the mk5 gti?

Nope. IIRC Apex do  :happy2:
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2014, 09:25:39 pm »
My Koni kit is surposably coming with -40mm springs. I told the sales guy @ demon freaks that they'll turn up with -30mm and he said I was wrong. I bet him free delivery I was right  :signLOL:
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2014, 10:41:03 pm »
Guys, would changing the springs give me a more OEM ride or would the dampers need to changed as well?
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2014, 11:05:24 pm »
Loads of people just change the springs. I put H&R springs in mine from AKS Tuning. I love them.
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2014, 11:05:47 am »
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2014, 11:11:20 am »
The Eibach sportline springs would be slightly softer, but give an uneven ride height, well when i say uneven, the rear sits higher than the fronts.

The H&R do give a more even height, they may get slightly easier through time, or you just get used to it. But with the H&R springs on the OEM Shocks i would have thought they would be great for handling... They where for me !  :P

Did you have a Wheel alignment done after the springs had been fitted ?
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2014, 11:23:42 am »
The handling is not a problem, it's the ride quality. I love the look but the ride is a tad harsh.
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2014, 11:24:45 am »
I dont find them that bad, but its very personal and maybe I've just got used to them.
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2014, 11:52:45 am »
Had H&R springs fitted on my ed30, I find them very good...drop is just enough..however I do find the ride a bit crashy when going over potholes etc etc
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2014, 01:05:21 pm »

 :happy2:

Quote from: dan930 on June 19, 2014, 11:52:45 am
Had H&R springs fitted on my ed30, I find them very good...drop is just enough..however I do find the ride a bit crashy when going over potholes etc etc
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Re: H&R springs just a little too stiff for comfort
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2014, 01:22:43 pm »
Quote from: Bradders on June 19, 2014, 01:05:21 pm

 :happy2:

Quote from: dan930 on June 19, 2014, 11:52:45 am
Had H&R springs fitted on my ed30, I find them very good...drop is just enough..however I do find the ride a bit crashy when going over potholes etc etc

I totally agree, the ride is good, just hard on potholes and speedbumps.  I think the H&R ones are progressive springs so they get harder the more you push them (that's what she said!)

It's just a balance between handling and comfort, any softer springs will give more body roll! Depends what your preference is!
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