View Full Version : H&R lowering springs for the WRX


Ichiro
11-25-2002, 09:53 PM
How much do they lower F/R and how's the turn-in change on an otherwise stock WRX?

Any dissatisfied users want to give some input?

stealth-wrx
11-26-2002, 12:00 AM
i would get the eibach before the h&r.

V6turboTA
11-26-2002, 12:04 AM
I too would go with the Eibach's (Pro kit).

You can get them for around $200 if you search around and they ride great.

~v6

ImprezaRSDriver
11-26-2002, 12:37 AM
The H&Rs lower the car up to 1.5inches all the way around. I think that is a bit much but everyone has their own preferences.

stealth-wrx
11-26-2002, 12:46 AM
h&r is junk to me. eibach is nice and sport. definately not to low where cops pull you over like hondas

dorifto88
11-27-2002, 02:55 AM
i have seen H and R's, and i think the drop is nice, but a little too low for my taste.
i am still saving money for some prodrives...

Rally Ho
11-27-2002, 07:55 AM
The drop looks nice with H&R's, but the ride is really bouncy unless you've got upgraded shocks. I wouldn't recommend it with stock shocks.

HongKongBeef
11-27-2002, 02:49 PM
i like my H&R's.. havent tried any other springs.. got them before eibach & prodrive came out with their sets. i like my ride backbreaking stiff

stilesg57
11-29-2002, 10:19 PM
The H&Rs have the best looking drop in my opinion, but they ride really harsh and maybe drop a little too far for the stock struts. The Eibach is the best all-around deal here, a good amount of lowering but not too much so as to cause damage to the struts, and the spring rates are just a little over stock so they ride comfortably. The fact that they only cost $220-$240 is just icing on the cake.

FWIW, the much more expensive (and harsher riding) Prodrive springs are made by Eibach.

I hate to say one brand has the best deal going, but it's true here: the Eibachs are the one of the highest quality and least expensive sets of springs designed around the stock struts, plus they lower pretty good and ride really nice.

I'm in no way affiliated with Eibach, I've just tried a lot of springs and I have found these to be the best balance of features at the best price.

FWIW, I like smooth rides though - if you like cars that ride rough and can deal with the initial extra cost and premature wearing of the stock struts, go with the H&Rs - their drop looks a little better and they do handle slightly (SLIGHTLY) better.

N/ABeast
11-29-2002, 11:19 PM
Will H&Rs work decently with KYB AGXs?

Zoeb2s
11-30-2002, 02:39 PM
i got sprints on my car...not a known brand, but a great spring...they say a 1.8 inch drop all around, but its not 1.8...its actuallt a perfect drop and rides great...and i am still on the stock shocks

b_tapper
11-30-2002, 07:26 PM
I love my h&r's
The perfect LEVEL drop
No blown struts after 15k mi of use
They cost more, but you get what you pay for :p

divinewisdom
11-30-2002, 11:35 PM
the sprint springs arent that bad.
eibach are always good too.

oh yea if you guys want to get the eibach or sprint the cheapest place i found was www.adventon.com. they are good.

eibach for $189
sprint for $159

id get the eibach

1quikrex
12-01-2002, 09:14 PM
Originally posted by stealth-wrx
h&r is junk to me. eibach is nice and sport. definately not to low where cops pull you over like hondas
My H&R's will kick your eibachs a** :) . Seriously, I would not reccommend eibach's to anyone.

ImprezaRSDriver
12-03-2002, 11:48 PM
Originally posted by 02BlackWRX
i got sprints on my car...not a known brand, but a great spring...they say a 1.8 inch drop all around, but its not 1.8...its actuallt a perfect drop and rides great...and i am still on the stock shocks

What do you mean by a perfect drop? Like 1 inch? 1.5 inch? Because everyone has their own taste on what is a "perfect drop." My idea of a perfect drop is no more than an inch.