Eibach Pro-Kit vs H&R Sport

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Old 07-20-2011, 04:20 PM
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What do you guys think would be a better choice. I will be running them with Blue Tokickos and it is going to be my DD, it will be driven year round in snow and summer. Any suggestions comfort wise between two?

i have 6mt also

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on what grounds, are you basing your choice?

are you looking for performance?
are you looking for which one drops the lowest?
etc.
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i'm gna guess he's going for comfort and no wheel gap

what majority of people look for
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Originally Posted by jwr0ng626
i'm gna guess he's going for comfort and no wheel gap

what majority of people look for
to the tee here even though i know the wheel gap will be less with the H&Rs but mostly looking for comfort and handling
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^wouldnt that be dependent on your choice of shock?
also, look for spring rates.
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i bought eibach pro kits and have more of a wheel gap in the front then the rear. the front ride height is close to stock from what i can tell.. ive contacted eibach regarding this.. they are going to send me another pair of front springs.. i have a 6mt as well..

not sure if this is how the fronts are or if mine were defective..
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H&R sport are a good balance of comfort, looks and handling. I prefer the extra 1/4" or so drop; whould not hurt in the snow compared to Eibach either. I have no hesitation recommending the H&R's for a DD.

As mentioned, the shocks will have even more impact on performance, but the Blues, from what I've read and heard are nice.
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^^^ I just installed H&R Sports Springs and really like them a lot. I don't know enough about the Eibach's to give you a comparison.

My H&R's are lower in the front than in the back. But the dealership who installed them said the the rears will still come down more.

From the OEM Type S suspension, the H&R's are stiffer, but handle very well.
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thanks for the input guys
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^^^ I just installed H&R Sports Springs and really like them a lot. I don't know enough about the Eibach's to give you a comparison.

My H&R's are lower in the front than in the back. But the dealership who installed them said the the rears will still come down more.

From the OEM Type S suspension, the H&R's are stiffer, but handle very well.
H&R might be the only brand that lowers the front more than the rear.

as stated above the eibachs sit higher in the front
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Originally Posted by justnspace
H&R might be the only brand that lowers the front more than the rear.

as stated above the eibachs sit higher in the front

Which I totally don't get. That little bit of forward lean (it's only about 1/8th inch) is a much better look than flat/level. MUCH better.

imo, of course.
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I love the SLIGHT rake look as well.
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eibach springs does the same with other cars too, not just the TL.

I would go with H&R for a more even (or rake) looking drop
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Here's that rake y'all are talkin about...koni yellows/H&R sport springs:



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If your drop was even.. or lower in the back, I think it would look hotter
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I like it
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i was going through the same problem and just went with the h&r spring because i wanted a 2in drop i will be putting them on this weekend ill post pics if the site lets me cause im new here
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2" drop wouldnt that be the H&R race springs then i dont think the sports drop that low
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I would go with the H&R sport springs as well, that's what i plan on doing on my TL too.
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You got your answer. H&R!!!
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that is the route i took just gotta get them installed
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Originally Posted by akertulis
that is the route i took just gotta get them installed
dont forget pictures
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i wont dont worry be picture happy for sure
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