H&R coilover modifications
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H&R coilover modifications
I've got the H&R coilovers on the 996 which are not adjustable for dampening. Anybody know if, when it comes time to replace the dampers, they can be replaced with an adjustable Koni or Bilstein?
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Nordschleife Master
Scott,
If they are inserts, you can replace them with anything as long as they fit the sleeves properly. Without seeing them, I would only be able to guess that you could.
Chad
If they are inserts, you can replace them with anything as long as they fit the sleeves properly. Without seeing them, I would only be able to guess that you could.
Chad
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Three Wheelin'
I'm pretty sure that they can not be modified by inserting different shocks within the housings (unless you got very creative somehow). I do know that the shocks are made by Bilstein and can be revalved for different settings by Bilstein if you want. Not sure if that helps at all.
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I see that H&R now has a PSS9-like adjustable coilover. I'm wondering if they simply used the normal coilover bodies and had adjustable dampers made for them.
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Three Wheelin'
H&R makes two types of coilovers for the 996. The standard and the RSS clubsport setup. They do make a PCS coilover with adjustable shocks but not for the 996. Check www.hrsprings.com
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By the looks of the H&R they don't look like that they are made with a seperate body and insert. It looks like one piece and that you would have to have the whole assembly taken apart to change any of the valving. It just my 0.02
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Originally Posted by SRL
I've got the H&R coilovers on the 996 which are not adjustable for dampening. Anybody know if, when it comes time to replace the dampers, they can be replaced with an adjustable Koni or Bilstein?
Thx...
Thx...
you might as well change the whole setup when the dampers start to go. arguably you would be better off with a fresh new set of coils to go with the new dampers as the coils may start to show signs of wear as well.
love my h&R coilovers. they give the car a firm, planted feel. maybe after getting more track time under my belt i would go with a fully adjustable setup (separate compression and rebound adjustment).
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Originally Posted by karlooz
the dampers are made by bilstein and come with a lifetime warranty.
H&R charges between $150 and $250 to rebuild ONE damper. PLUS you need to pay for insured shipping to Germany. Next time I'm going to get a suspension that can be serviced locally. I'm not impressed with H&R's customer service.
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I do know that the shocks are made by Bilstein and can be revalved for different settings by Bilstein if you want. Not sure if that helps at all.
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Originally Posted by Paul Marangoni
Wrong. They aren't made by Bilstein (although they may have in the past). H&R makes their own dampers in Germany. As for the warranty, good luck dealing with H&R. They're not very responsive to their customers. I had a damper pretty much blow up, and I'm still waiting for the warranty repair/replacement (it's been a few weeks and I haven't heard back from Tire Rack yet - their still waiting to hear back from H&R).
H&R charges between $150 and $250 to rebuild ONE damper. PLUS you need to pay for insured shipping to Germany. Next time I'm going to get a suspension that can be serviced locally. I'm not impressed with H&R's customer service.
H&R charges between $150 and $250 to rebuild ONE damper. PLUS you need to pay for insured shipping to Germany. Next time I'm going to get a suspension that can be serviced locally. I'm not impressed with H&R's customer service.
i also have heard that H&R support is PATHETIC! kinda got me scared but if they go, i will get them waranteed and get a different brand anyway
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Originally Posted by Paul Marangoni
And how do you know this? Actually, Bilstein DOESN'T make these shocks, and they WON'T service them for liability reasons. I already called them and tried to do that. If they don't say Bilstein, they won't rebuild them or service them in any way.
i don't have it in writing but the bilstein tech said that they made the h&r dampers. that is all i can give ya.
sorry about your situation though
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Originally Posted by karlooz
well, you know what? i CALLED bilstein and they confirmed they make the dampers for H&R and H&R makes the coils for their kits.
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but if they go, i will get them waranteed and get a different brand anyway
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sorry about your situation though
Once I get the old kit repaired, I'm selling it on eBay.
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Originally Posted by Paul Marangoni
Well, when I called Bilstein, I got a different story. They USED to make the dampers for H&R, but not anymore. PLUS, they were unwilling to work on my dampers.
it's like diffenenet suppliers for porsche (vw, audi, mercedes, einmann mufflers, bilstein shocks, etc...) the MAF i had replaced is made be mercedes benz, even has a logo on it! do i go to the mercedes dealer service to have it fixed? hmmm..... nope.
i called about a month ago when i got my lock ring wrenches.
sounds like they changed their story.