ASPEC Shocks with H&R Springs?
Does your car already have aspec suspension? Many people who buy the aspec suspension want the drop that comes with it and nothing more. I'd say it'd be close to stock but don't quote me on that.
07-30-2010, 06:34 PM
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I think "I hate cars" has this sort of setup but w/ Konis?
07-31-2010, 01:11 AM
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kevino260 - do you have the A-Spec shocks already or something? 'I hate cars' has the Koni Yellow Sport shocks and A-Spec springs.
The A-Spec shocks are very good quality and many have driven 100k miles on their A-Spec suspensions and are still satisfied with handling/ride quality. As long as the shocks are used with comparable springs that aren't much lower than 1.25 inches, the A-Spec shocks should hold up for quite awhile. The H&R sport spring rates are comparable to the A-Spec spring rates, so there shouldn't be a huge problem. Using a race spring like Eibach Sportlines or Neuspeed Race would be a bad combination as their spring rates are much higher than the A-Spec shocks were ever valved for not to mention the added drop putting more stress into them.
The A-Spec shocks are very good quality and many have driven 100k miles on their A-Spec suspensions and are still satisfied with handling/ride quality. As long as the shocks are used with comparable springs that aren't much lower than 1.25 inches, the A-Spec shocks should hold up for quite awhile. The H&R sport spring rates are comparable to the A-Spec spring rates, so there shouldn't be a huge problem. Using a race spring like Eibach Sportlines or Neuspeed Race would be a bad combination as their spring rates are much higher than the A-Spec shocks were ever valved for not to mention the added drop putting more stress into them.
07-31-2010, 04:04 AM
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kevino260 - do you have the A-Spec shocks already or something? 'I hate cars' has the Koni Yellow Sport shocks and A-Spec springs.
The A-Spec shocks are very good quality and many have driven 100k miles on their A-Spec suspensions and are still satisfied with handling/ride quality. As long as the shocks are used with comparable springs that aren't much lower than 1.25 inches, the A-Spec shocks should hold up for quite awhile. The H&R sport spring rates are comparable to the A-Spec spring rates, so there shouldn't be a huge problem. Using a race spring like Eibach Sportlines or Neuspeed Race would be a bad combination as their spring rates are much higher than the A-Spec shocks were ever valved for not to mention the added drop putting more stress into them.
The A-Spec shocks are very good quality and many have driven 100k miles on their A-Spec suspensions and are still satisfied with handling/ride quality. As long as the shocks are used with comparable springs that aren't much lower than 1.25 inches, the A-Spec shocks should hold up for quite awhile. The H&R sport spring rates are comparable to the A-Spec spring rates, so there shouldn't be a huge problem. Using a race spring like Eibach Sportlines or Neuspeed Race would be a bad combination as their spring rates are much higher than the A-Spec shocks were ever valved for not to mention the added drop putting more stress into them.
07-31-2010, 10:06 AM
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^Thanks for that comment! Without that i might have bought neuspeed. Yes, i am about to get aspec shocks with type s suspension. i was thinking of changing out the springs and i wasnt quite sure which one to get. Ive heard a lot about H&R and eibach, but now, i'm just going to go with H&R
07-31-2010, 02:01 PM
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-------Tim-------
What Binhstebinh was saying was that the H&R Race have different spring rates/specs for drop vs. the H&R Sports. Pinnina has H&R sports, with a-spec shocks. If you stick to the H&R sport springs with a-spec shocks, you should be fine, but if you want H&R race be prepared to upgrade your shocks. H&R sports drop (1.4F-1.3R)-----H&R Race Springs drop (2.25F-1.75R).
08-02-2010, 09:45 AM
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-------Tim-------
Not sure what you mean by full drop. Yes using the H&R Sport springs with your stock or a-spec shocks you will achieve the drop labeled for the sport springs(1.4F-1.3R). You should have no problems, check out threads by (BEARCAT), he has been using these springs for over 24k miles (Approx.) I used Koni SP3's and lowered the perch one level from the stock(middle) perch, all around and got a little bit more than the (1.4F-1.3R) rated for the sport springs. I Hate Cars has many threads about suspension, with a-spec shocks, and few different springs.
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08-02-2010, 06:08 PM
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Not sure what you mean by full drop. Yes using the H&R Sport springs with your stock or a-spec shocks you will achieve the drop labeled for the sport springs(1.4F-1.3R). You should have no problems, check out threads by (BEARCAT), he has been using these springs for over 24k miles (Approx.) I used Koni SP3's and lowered the perch one level from the stock(middle) perch, all around and got a little bit more than the (1.4F-1.3R) rated for the sport springs. I Hate Cars has many threads about suspension, with a-spec shocks, and few different springs.
08-02-2010, 06:30 PM
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Not sure what you mean by full drop. Yes using the H&R Sport springs with your stock or a-spec shocks you will achieve the drop labeled for the sport springs(1.4F-1.3R). You should have no problems, check out threads by (BEARCAT), he has been using these springs for over 24k miles (Approx.) I used Koni SP3's and lowered the perch one level from the stock(middle) perch, all around and got a little bit more than the (1.4F-1.3R) rated for the sport springs. I Hate Cars has many threads about suspension, with a-spec shocks, and few different springs.
08-03-2010, 08:21 AM
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You will be very happy! Let me know when you order....
It is up to you. I would not go without, but that is because I am a little OCD, and did not want to risk any future problems. The Ingalls rear kit is about the cost of 1 tire, sooo if you don't have a camber kit and can't get the allignment close enough, then you may have to buy tires a little earlier than if you had the kit. Some agree/Some disagree. It is up to you. Good Luck and let us know how everything turns out.
08-03-2010, 11:17 AM
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^okay i will let you know. Hopefully, im getting these done on friday.
How much is it usually to change out suspensions. Shops are quoting me $240 and that is WITHOUT the alignment. alignment is another $60. can anyone tell me if these are good prices?
How much is it usually to change out suspensions. Shops are quoting me $240 and that is WITHOUT the alignment. alignment is another $60. can anyone tell me if these are good prices?
08-07-2010, 08:20 PM
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Yeah I just got it done yesterday. I did a suspension swap with one of the Acurazine members, my stock suspension for his aspec shocks+type s spring combo. The installation took 2 hours, costing me $140 and $200 for the springs. I think it was a good deal for me
08-16-2010, 05:09 AM
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Im planning to purchase H&R Springs, but I have no money for the koni struts or anything .. How will the ride feel if I run on my stock suspension ??
08-16-2010, 04:27 PM
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I don't know how it would feel on the stock suspensions, but I have it with the ASPEC shocks and I am really happy with this combination. there is a guy in the Bay Area who is selling brand new ASPEC suspensions for $400. Look in the black market
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