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rec · Aug 1st, 2007, 10:59 AM

Guys,
H&R lowering springs or the Eibachs ?

Which would you recommend ?

ScottyBoy · Aug 1st, 2007, 11:02 AM

I currently have eibach so id recommend them but i have no experience with H&R so i cant comment really!

The Eibach look great and set the car off when its lowerd, the handling is also alot better than stock!

Aberdeen Al · Aug 1st, 2007, 11:07 AM

I've got Eibachs too - they look fantastic......................................... ........................................sitting in their box in my garage

!

Minisport had a deal on with the Eibachs - don't know if it's still on or not.

rec · Aug 1st, 2007, 11:33 AM

this on the R56 yeah ?

ScottyBoy · Aug 1st, 2007, 11:51 AM

Opppps - Nope mine is an R53 didnt look at that sorry mate, i think thats the same for Al aswel!

Aberdeen Al · Aug 1st, 2007, 03:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original)

Opppps - Nope mine is an R53 didnt look at that sorry mate, i think thats the same for Al aswel!

Oooops from me too - sorry guys.

dunphyj · Aug 1st, 2007, 04:25 PM

hokay... well as for me i own an R56.... unfortunately i havent' seen any Eibachs out there on the market yet... so if you have please show me

but anyway, i have a slight bias toward eibachs because of their combo pack they make with Koni's FSD Shocks... and IMHO those two things together are as good if not better than any coilover kit you can get.

i also stay in contact with Alta Mini Performance group... they have H&R's Coilover on their show car and i know another member (no names mentioned because of confidentiality) is putting that same coilover on his R56 soon... but when it comes down to it... i think that H&R springs would work just fine for now, but if you could i'd wait for the combo of Koni FSD and Eibach springs because i can garantee you that you will not be disappointed with that combo. or just go for koni coilovers

the only way i would suggest otherwise is if you wanted a coilover set from H&R that was their RSS version.... cuz that rivals Koni's Coilovers imo

but yeah... if you're not going to go for coilovers because of money issues or something of the nature... than in all honesty i'd say keep it stock and wait to get new shocks and/or a coilover system because that really does make a difference and will make ur stock shocks much happier as well as suspension. cuz a simple lowering may feel great but can also throw off the entire suspension geometry and you should technically get an adjustable endlink that you can lengthen when u lower the car. once again just a suggestion on my part.... if you've got any questions just throw them at me ^_^ i ususally am here...

ScottyBoy · Aug 1st, 2007, 04:54 PM

Hears a set..

Lohen.co.uk - Track & Fast Road Performance for your New Mini - Online Shop

rec · Aug 1st, 2007, 04:59 PM

those were the ones i was lookin at, but i wondered whether people have determined one to be better than the other.

TallAndy · Aug 1st, 2007, 10:40 PM

I have eibachs on my r56 cooper

rec · Aug 2nd, 2007, 07:57 AM

how much do they lower by mate ? realistically ? I see your cooper in your signature, what size wheels do you have ?

TallAndy · Aug 6th, 2007, 08:32 AM

I would say not as low as the old mk1 model. The models seem to sit much higher with the stock springs. But the car looks much better with the springs on.

I'd say 20mm drop.

Benny No.1 · Aug 6th, 2007, 01:44 PM

I've got H&R springs on my R56 S. Can't fault them, been on for about 1,500 miles. I'd guess 20-30mm, its hard to say exactly because i never meassured before and after. Does look lower but not 'slammed' as they say on the streets.

From what i can make out its all a matter of choice, both are great products from experienced manufactures. Both with similar results in terms of looks can't comment on performace, though my S does feel more settled now but that could all be in my head!

rec · Aug 9th, 2007, 12:08 PM

where did ya order your H&R springs from Benny ?
i can find the Eibach ones, but wanted to get a comparative H&R quote.

Benny No.1 · Aug 9th, 2007, 05:59 PM

From a company called SRB power. Cost me £135 or close to that.

SRB Power Ltd - RPS, Charge Speed, GP Sports, Rays, TEIN, DBA, BuddyClub, Ultralite, Cusco and Blitz.

They are local to where I work so picked them up. They are only a reseller, they don't fit.

marx87 · Aug 16th, 2007, 08:30 AM

Does anyone have any before and after pics of the springs fitted?

I fancy the springs but i dont think 20mm drop is enough for me... if it looks too high, i will probably wait and purchase some coilovers.

Also has anyone experienced any rubbing while havine a full car and the springs fitted?

phil_c · Aug 16th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Heres minie before and after but this is just after i fitted them. It sits 5-10 mm lower now
http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-e...h-springs.html

Aug 1st, 2007, 10:59 AM	#1
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	H&R or Eibachs Guys, H&R lowering springs or the Eibachs ? Which would you recommend ? Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Aug 1st, 2007, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 613 Offline	I've got Eibachs too - they look fantastic......................................... ........................................sitting in their box in my garage ! Minisport had a deal on with the Eibachs - don't know if it's still on or not. Vroooom Vroooom

Aug 1st, 2007, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	this on the R56 yeah ? Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Aug 1st, 2007, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 613 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original) Opppps - Nope mine is an R53 didnt look at that sorry mate, i think thats the same for Al aswel! Oooops from me too - sorry guys. Vroooom Vroooom

Aug 1st, 2007, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
dunphyj MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 25 Offline	hokay... well as for me i own an R56.... unfortunately i havent' seen any Eibachs out there on the market yet... so if you have please show me but anyway, i have a slight bias toward eibachs because of their combo pack they make with Koni's FSD Shocks... and IMHO those two things together are as good if not better than any coilover kit you can get. i also stay in contact with Alta Mini Performance group... they have H&R's Coilover on their show car and i know another member (no names mentioned because of confidentiality) is putting that same coilover on his R56 soon... but when it comes down to it... i think that H&R springs would work just fine for now, but if you could i'd wait for the combo of Koni FSD and Eibach springs because i can garantee you that you will not be disappointed with that combo. or just go for koni coilovers the only way i would suggest otherwise is if you wanted a coilover set from H&R that was their RSS version.... cuz that rivals Koni's Coilovers imo but yeah... if you're not going to go for coilovers because of money issues or something of the nature... than in all honesty i'd say keep it stock and wait to get new shocks and/or a coilover system because that really does make a difference and will make ur stock shocks much happier as well as suspension. cuz a simple lowering may feel great but can also throw off the entire suspension geometry and you should technically get an adjustable endlink that you can lengthen when u lower the car. once again just a suggestion on my part.... if you've got any questions just throw them at me ^_^ i ususally am here... 07' MCS

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Aug 1st, 2007, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	I currently have eibach so id recommend them but i have no experience with H&R so i cant comment really! The Eibach look great and set the car off when its lowerd, the handling is also alot better than stock!

Aug 1st, 2007, 11:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Opppps - Nope mine is an R53 didnt look at that sorry mate, i think thats the same for Al aswel!

Aug 1st, 2007, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Hears a set.. Lohen.co.uk - Track & Fast Road Performance for your New Mini - Online Shop

Aug 1st, 2007, 04:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	those were the ones i was lookin at, but i wondered whether people have determined one to be better than the other. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Aug 1st, 2007, 10:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,195 Offline	I have eibachs on my r56 cooper

Aug 2nd, 2007, 07:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	how much do they lower by mate ? realistically ? I see your cooper in your signature, what size wheels do you have ? Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Aug 6th, 2007, 08:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,195 Offline	I would say not as low as the old mk1 model. The models seem to sit much higher with the stock springs. But the car looks much better with the springs on. I'd say 20mm drop.

Aug 6th, 2007, 01:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 309 Offline	I've got H&R springs on my R56 S. Can't fault them, been on for about 1,500 miles. I'd guess 20-30mm, its hard to say exactly because i never meassured before and after. Does look lower but not 'slammed' as they say on the streets. From what i can make out its all a matter of choice, both are great products from experienced manufactures. Both with similar results in terms of looks can't comment on performace, though my S does feel more settled now but that could all be in my head! .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

Aug 9th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	where did ya order your H&R springs from Benny ? i can find the Eibach ones, but wanted to get a comparative H&R quote. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Aug 9th, 2007, 05:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 309 Offline	From a company called SRB power. Cost me £135 or close to that. SRB Power Ltd - RPS, Charge Speed, GP Sports, Rays, TEIN, DBA, BuddyClub, Ultralite, Cusco and Blitz. They are local to where I work so picked them up. They are only a reseller, they don't fit. .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

Aug 16th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
marx87 R56 MCS Works For Sale! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle UK Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 472 Offline	Does anyone have any before and after pics of the springs fitted? I fancy the springs but i dont think 20mm drop is enough for me... if it looks too high, i will probably wait and purchase some coilovers. Also has anyone experienced any rubbing while havine a full car and the springs fitted?

Aug 16th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 97 Offline	Heres minie before and after but this is just after i fitted them. It sits 5-10 mm lower now http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-e...h-springs.html

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