Lowered the Car with H&R springs
#18
Good job Mike.
Gents, one thing it is imperative to do when lowering any car is to take before pics JUST like Mike did. Many times here we see spring installs go south for variuos reasons and troubleshooting is very difficult without any "before" information. Had this install gone wrong for some reason it would have been very easy to troubleshoot.
I'm going to forward this writeup to our contact at H&R so they can see it. I also want to run the sagging issue by them as I really don't get any complaints of them doing it over time. At least if yours does you have proof.
Again, well done.
Gents, one thing it is imperative to do when lowering any car is to take before pics JUST like Mike did. Many times here we see spring installs go south for variuos reasons and troubleshooting is very difficult without any "before" information. Had this install gone wrong for some reason it would have been very easy to troubleshoot.
I'm going to forward this writeup to our contact at H&R so they can see it. I also want to run the sagging issue by them as I really don't get any complaints of them doing it over time. At least if yours does you have proof.
Again, well done.
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#19
car looks great i did the same mods plus sway bars and not only does it look good it handles unbelievably,I autocrossed it two weeks ago and i can't believe the times i am putting up.it's been two months and i have notice it lowered alittle more.I love the way it looks.Nice mod good luck
#20
Good job Mike.
Gents, one thing it is imperative to do when lowering any car is to take before pics JUST like Mike did. Many times here we see spring installs go south for variuos reasons and troubleshooting is very difficult without any "before" information. Had this install gone wrong for some reason it would have been very easy to troubleshoot.
I'm going to forward this writeup to our contact at H&R so they can see it. I also want to run the sagging issue by them as I really don't get any complaints of them doing it over time. At least if yours does you have proof.
Again, well done.
Gents, one thing it is imperative to do when lowering any car is to take before pics JUST like Mike did. Many times here we see spring installs go south for variuos reasons and troubleshooting is very difficult without any "before" information. Had this install gone wrong for some reason it would have been very easy to troubleshoot.
I'm going to forward this writeup to our contact at H&R so they can see it. I also want to run the sagging issue by them as I really don't get any complaints of them doing it over time. At least if yours does you have proof.
Again, well done.
At least, that's the way i see it.
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Sev
#21
Nice pics. The springs will settle a little more and your gap will be reduced. I've had mine on for about 4 months now. It definately got lower from install day to about 1-2 weeks.
Also, if you are unhappy with firmness, consider adjusting tire pressures. I run 34 front 38 rear on 19 inch lobsters. Rides as good as any sports car ive owned...
Also, if you are unhappy with firmness, consider adjusting tire pressures. I run 34 front 38 rear on 19 inch lobsters. Rides as good as any sports car ive owned...
+1/agree with the terminology
#22
I've had mine now for over a year and no sagging issues. I also agree that they will settle but that is to be expected. I don't agree with all the negatives that have been said about the H&R's as so far I've been very happy with them. Car still handles like its on rails and with the 20" wheels the feedback from the road is unbelievable.
How much do the sway bars run you guys?
How much do the sway bars run you guys?
Last edited by stardoc; 06-12-2009 at 07:58 AM.
#24
I would be surprised if there is "sagging", that would suggest the springs are actually weakening versus some setteling as the springs twist to the lowest point in the seats. Also, many questions about the cost of the springs. Springs are cheap, installs are expensive. Also, be sure to include a 4 wheel alignment. If your car drops noticably afterwards, then the alignment will be off. Happened to me and the additional negative camber killed a set of rear tires from the inside.
Can anyone post the labor time/cost they paid for the job?
Can anyone post the labor time/cost they paid for the job?
#25
I would be surprised if there is "sagging", that would suggest the springs are actually weakening versus some setteling as the springs twist to the lowest point in the seats. Also, many questions about the cost of the springs. Springs are cheap, installs are expensive. Also, be sure to include a 4 wheel alignment. If your car drops noticably afterwards, then the alignment will be off. Happened to me and the additional negative camber killed a set of rear tires from the inside.
Can anyone post the labor time/cost they paid for the job?
Can anyone post the labor time/cost they paid for the job?
#27
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UPDATE / 14SEP
after 3 + months, 2000+ miles of driving
re-measured the height/gaps with full tank of gas (same weight on it as the last 4 pix in the intitial post:
REAR 26.56" or 26 9/16"
FRONT 25.81" or 25 13/16"
difference of:
.06" in the front &
.49" for the rear
after 3 + months, 2000+ miles of driving
re-measured the height/gaps with full tank of gas (same weight on it as the last 4 pix in the intitial post:
REAR 26.56" or 26 9/16"
FRONT 25.81" or 25 13/16"
difference of:
.06" in the front &
.49" for the rear
Last edited by carrera mike; 09-14-2009 at 07:44 PM.
#29
UPDATE / 14SEP
after 3 + months, 2000+ miles of driving
re-measured the height/gaps with full tank of gas (same weight on it as the last 4 pix in the intitial post:
REAR 26.56" or 26 9/16"
FRONT 25.81" or 25 13/16"
difference of:
.06" in the front &
.49" for the rear
after 3 + months, 2000+ miles of driving
re-measured the height/gaps with full tank of gas (same weight on it as the last 4 pix in the intitial post:
REAR 26.56" or 26 9/16"
FRONT 25.81" or 25 13/16"
difference of:
.06" in the front &
.49" for the rear
If I could make one future recommendation. Please list the distance from the center of the wheel to the fender lip. This will take out the variability of sidewall height. If you compare 2 tires of different brand, even the "same" size, the sidewall heights will vary. Tire pressures may be different. Tread wear will be different. Measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender lip will eliminate those differences. The differences you measured could well be simply tire differences versus any difference in the springs.
#30
It's my experience that they all sag some after initial installation. I had to re-adjust/balance my Damptronics 4 weeks or so after initial install and setup. They've not settled (noticeably) since.