and for reference, with hr spring, 19 wheels

 

19" cargraphics with Cargraphic sport springs. Super smooth ride with a slight handling improvement. Not to mention Cargraphic is a sponsor. From what I've heard, H&R's are very stiff and the supposedly the Eibachs are just plain junk for our cars. Unless you're driving 20K miles a year, I wouldn't really worry about wearing the stock shocks out. Even if you do, just get some Bilstein Sport Shocks and you've still only spent half of what a decent coilover setup is.

 

Our old TTcab with Gemballa (made by H&R) springs we sell:



I have no complaints about them, obviously not as good as my PSS9's, but for cruising (which is what we used that car for) they are perfect!!
NOTE: These are 19" wheels...
Evan

 

What is the cost difference in going with coilovers vs. springs?

 

Springs are just that: they replace the stock springs (typical price is $300-500 give or take).

Coilovers replace the shock/strut and springs - The good thing is that the shock/strut is paired up with the spring so that their rates don't conflict and prematurely wear out the shock/strut. (tyipcal price is $2000-3000 for the "street" coilovers and over $5000-7000 for the serious "track" versions).

 

I hope you guys who are about to make a suspension move are secure in your choices.....based on this thread, I wouldn't know which way to go....I've heard good and bad about so much product it's confusing.....

I guess it boils down to "one man's meat is another man's poisen."