H&R vs. Eibach
11-13-2001, 07:26 PM
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H&R vs. Eibach
I just took delivery of a Lake Silver 2002 TTQ 225. "Out of the box" : GREAT, but I'd love to reduce body roll, and improve the looks of the car while maintaining a level of comfort that will keep me comfy on my daily Seattle commute. From what I have gleaned from older threads, the conclusion I draw is that the Eibach springs are better for my needs than the H&R's. Any comments welcomed.
The other topic:
A sunroof....I kinda grew up with ragtops, and am now missing at least a little patch of blue overhead. I don't want a "moon roof". If I make a change it would have to be a top rate electric sun roof. I am nervous about this as the car is so dang pretty, and wouldn't want a hack job to mess it up. Comments?
The other topic:
A sunroof....I kinda grew up with ragtops, and am now missing at least a little patch of blue overhead. I don't want a "moon roof". If I make a change it would have to be a top rate electric sun roof. I am nervous about this as the car is so dang pretty, and wouldn't want a hack job to mess it up. Comments?
11-13-2001, 07:33 PM
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Here's the H&R vs Eibach test.......
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11-13-2001, 07:34 PM
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Springs aside...I think getting shocks would be a better first
investment than springs alone...the oems if you push it wont last long...and if you add some high performance low pro rubber to the mix....longevity will be measure in weeks as opposed to months...
11-13-2001, 07:43 PM
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Agree completely....see my coments from a prior thread...>>
<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/395499.phtml">Eibach install experience (3 cars)</a></li></ul>
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11-13-2001, 09:43 PM
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TT quattro specific facts.
H&R's have an extra coil on the rear springs that will compress and bind. Doubters check the paint that has scrapped off your coils. H&Rs will give you approx. 4 degrees neg camber at rear which will require camber fix it kits. H&R suggests changing to sport shocks with their sport springs @ their website.
In contrast, Eibachs less one coil doesn't bind in compression. Eibachs approx. 2 degrees neg camber (w/out spacers) which is an acceptable amount on the street that doesn't accelerate rear tire inner tread wear. (Mine measured out @ < 1.5 degrees recently). Eibachs are designed (via FAQ @ their website) for OEM shock usage as well as sport shock usage. I happen to run stock shocks in front and Bilsteins in rear w/ the fronts providing better comfort over slow speed bumps and high speed freeway expansion joints meaning more jolt is felt when the lighter rear of the car rolls over the bump.
In contrast, Eibachs less one coil doesn't bind in compression. Eibachs approx. 2 degrees neg camber (w/out spacers) which is an acceptable amount on the street that doesn't accelerate rear tire inner tread wear. (Mine measured out @ < 1.5 degrees recently). Eibachs are designed (via FAQ @ their website) for OEM shock usage as well as sport shock usage. I happen to run stock shocks in front and Bilsteins in rear w/ the fronts providing better comfort over slow speed bumps and high speed freeway expansion joints meaning more jolt is felt when the lighter rear of the car rolls over the bump.