[20v] H&R or Eibach Springs? '90-90Q20V

[Shayne]

I can give some feedback.  I did some real indepth research about a year ago
when I designed the suspension on my MBZ 280 SEL.  I wanted either company
to make a run of springs for that car.  To the point.  Eibach makes their
springs about 20% stiffer then stock and MOST springs they say are NOT
linear.  H&R on the other hand makes their springs about 30% stiffer than
stock and MOST ARE linear.  I have H&R on my V8q5 and love them.  With the
sports, the ride is very firm but not harsh.  Even with Delrin up front.  As
for Spax, one of my very good friends has an Avant with Spax coil overs.  It
is bordering on harsh on rough roads.  VERY firm on most everyday roads.
Not uncomfortably so.  And, this friend loves them, amazing considering he
is 62.  But, physically more like a 77 year old.

I hope this helps you a little.

Shayne P.


Oakland, CA.

Enough Audis to give plenty of headaches.

Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5

> From: David Thoresen <david at epicfoto.com>
> Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:16:25 -0800
> To: 20v at audifans.com
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: [20v] H&R or Eibach Springs?  '90-90Q20V
>
> Both about the same price, Blau says the H&R lowers the car 1.25" and
> NOPI says Eibach lowers the car 1.4"... anyone have anything
> positive/negative to say about either of them?  I am planning on using
> KYB Shocks with this setup...  I also am somewhat looking at the SPAX
> lowering kit... its cheap but I understand the ride is harsh...
>
> Thanks!
> David
> 1990 90Q 20V
>
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