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Eibach vs H and R, mistake?

Old 03-07-2017, 08:00 PM
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Supposed to be dropping my car off to get lowered this weekend. I bought eibachs and now wondering if it's going to be low enough for my liking... I obsessively read every post about lowering springs and realize that most went with eibach , now wondering if i made a mistake ? maybe I should have went with H and R, seems like that drop is noticeably different...I just don't want to do eibach and be dissapointed that it's barely noticeable, should I plow forward or return for H and R? I would rather sacrifice a bit of ride height than ride quality if that helps, thanks for your input.

PS it's a 997.2 c4s with PASM
Old 03-07-2017, 08:25 PM
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I think they are all going to be the same
Old 03-07-2017, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Redhot2474
Supposed to be dropping my car off to get lowered this weekend. I bought eibachs and now wondering if it's going to be low enough for my liking... I obsessively read every post about lowering springs and realize that most went with eibach , now wondering if i made a mistake ? maybe I should have went with H and R, seems like that drop is noticeably different...I just don't want to do eibach and be dissapointed that it's barely noticeable, should I plow forward or return for H and R? I would rather sacrifice a bit of ride height than ride quality if that helps, thanks for your input.

PS it's a 997.2 c4s with PASM
Have Eibach, love them
Old 03-07-2017, 08:52 PM
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I think you'll be fine with eibach. What shop is doing the install?
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Old 03-07-2017, 09:40 PM
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I have a 997.1s w/ H&R. Can't believe how much a visual difference it made.
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Old 03-07-2017, 10:04 PM
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I just went with H&R as well and it put a smile on my face.... I will say that it is low for just being springs. I don't daily drive the car and it does take some navigating through speed bumps/humps and steep entryways/exits, but I could easily daily drive it if need be.
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Can't go wrong with either.. if you have had other cars low, go h&r. If this is your first rodeo, go eibach.

With any car, Eibach is always the more conservative route.

The look is subjective but both are significantly better than OEM.
Old 03-08-2017, 02:16 AM
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Battling this same question, but looking to also install some 20" Vorsteiners.... I have been spoiled with Air ride on my last couple cars so complete flexibility.
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Originally Posted by platinum997
Can't go wrong with either.. if you have had other cars low, go h&r. If this is your first rodeo, go eibach.

With any car, Eibach is always the more conservative route.

The look is subjective but both are significantly better than OEM.
Agree. I have H&R and love the lower look and slightly firmer ride. I drive mine through the Toronto winter and have really had no issues. Wont be good in 10" of snow but what is??

The H&R's drop another 1/4 to 1/2" compared to the Eibachs depending on who you listen to
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here's my setup with H&R
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I have H&R and it is the perfect drop. I would definitely go with H&R.
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Originally Posted by Redhot2474
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Let me know what you think of them after the install is done.
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I just took some H&R springs off my 2005. I upgraded to BC coil-overs. The ride is much improved with the same ride height.
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H&R here as well. If you are going for looks then has to be H&R, if you are going for ride quality, Eibach gets my vote.



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