springs comparison

[wolkanku]

hi there;
there are many posts on lowering the car but i need a compariosn between eibach prokit (-35mm) and h&r (-30/40mm) and koni springs

i know that eibach doesnt lowers the back of the car...but i drove a leon with eibach springs with 18" alloys and standart susp. , it was more comfertable than my car (17" alloys ,sport suspension) ...there was no bumping in the car ...

i want to know which spring would be the best lowering / comfort for leon 1.6 with sport up pack (sport suspension and 17" alloys)

 

[jlovrek]

h&r -4 cm... i have both, eibach and h&r, and h&r is for sure more comfortable+lower back of the car!

 

[leon1p]

Are you running standard dampers jlovrek?

 

[wolkanku]

h&r -4 cm... i have both, eibach and h&r, and h&r is for sure more comfortable+lower back of the car!

usually tuner shops and also the dealers doesnt advice dropping more than -30mm with standart suspension... well i dont think -30 -35 -40 matters to much but if it doesnt matter why eibach produces prokit (-35) and sportline (-50) ...- 40 is really between them =)..

also i'm planning to a 700km trip with my family...will it be possible to sit 4 people and 4people's belongings in the trunk??? i dont think it could be possible with -30 , and with -40 it would be the worst trip ever i think....

the real question is ; i'm searching for a spring that drops my car enough , gives me comfort , no more problems... maybe yes the answer is standart springs

 

[jlovrek]

yes, i have original dampers...sport-up

 

[tommy-cupra]

who¨s got lowerd cupra, I would like to buy a HR springs but I think that the car will be still to hi, what do you think? Should I buy coilovers?

 

[jlovrek]

if you have money, buy coilovers... cupra deserves it!

 

[ents]

If you have FR or Cupra HR will do only -30mm. -40 is for standard suspension.

 

[DanGB]

I have coilovers on my Sport (FR).

Obviously a big investment to start with (£700ish plus fitting) but means your can select the exact ride you want. Ive found it trial and error, as too low and you start scraping bumps etc. As far I know, i dont think you can put it much lower than what the H&R's give otherwise you start scraping and rubbing. Depends how many speed bumps you have in yuor area, and how fast you take the corners

 

[wolkanku]

I have coilovers on my Sport (FR).

Obviously a big investment to start with (£700ish plus fitting) but means your can select the exact ride you want. Ive found it trial and error, as too low and you start scraping bumps etc. As far I know, i dont think you can put it much lower than what the H&R's give otherwise you start scraping and rubbing. Depends how many speed bumps you have in yuor area, and how fast you take the corners

ok , eibach seems more effective for me , i dont take the corners speedy , but we have a lot of speed bumps and holes in our roads , h&r will drop more than eibach i think and i'll start rubbing...

 

[zeshan]

I'm about to buy some eibach 30mm springs but slightly confused as the 1st post says eibach springs don't lower the rear end?????

 

[Haddock]

I'm about to buy some eibach 30mm springs but slightly confused as the 1st post says eibach springs don't lower the rear end?????

Me too.. whats all that about??

Chris

 

[DanGB]

its does, but only a bit.

 

[STOCKY]

If you want the Eibachs get the sportline version

 

[zeshan]

I'm after a 30mm drop all round, whats my best option??
Don't want to go any lower then that due the amount of speed bumps in the area....

 

[DanGB]

Eibachs will dot he job nicely i think

 

[zeshan]

but eibach pro kit doesnt lower the rear 30mm?.....

 

[STOCKY]

but eibach pro kit doesnt lower the rear 30mm?.....

Get the sportline kit then...lowers it perfectly

 

[zeshan]

just been on the phone to Awesome gti and they advised for a 30mm KW springs would be the best option...?...anyone had these???

The Eibach pro kit 30mm only lowers the rear end 15-20mm....

 

[DanGB]

not aware of anyone with the KW's on here mate