H&R Coilovers Installed Todayâ€¦Some install pics, notes and a few random shots :)

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04-21-2005, 06:32 PM

Eddie Man

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H&R Coilovers Installed Todayâ€¦Some install pics, notes and a few random shots :)

The install took about 3 hours and went pretty smoothlyâ€¦

<center>Used the spring compressor tool that is a must.
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Rear Stock Sport Spring & Shock vs. Rear H&R Coilover Spring & Shock
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INSTALLED
Rear Stock Sport Spring & Shock vs. Rear H&R Coilover Spring & Shock 
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INSTALLED
 Front H&R Coilover Assembly
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SOME RANDOM PICS
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At the local A&W Drive-In
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Initial Impressions:
1. I never really realized a drop of 1.25" would be noticable when reaching for the door handle and climbing in...
I can feel that inch or so just by the above actions...
2. Did some sprited driving and all I have to say is WOW...
Some call it butter and I would have to agree. I feel no bone jarring action or hopping. What I do feel is that, it is very tight during acceleration and stopping...
No squating or diving whatsoever, just flat and smooth on both instances.
3. Over heavy bumps and constant irregular pavement, I do notice some oscillation of the springs to have just a slight reverb that is just a tad annoying...But time will tell.
Initial opinion on this is; irregular pavement is not the norm and most probably can live with it...
You guys in SoCal feast on great roads daily...I'm so envious of that.

Need yer guys opinion now...
My ride height currently from ground to fender lip are:
Front = 24.75"
Rear = 25"

Do you believe they need to be equal in height or is a slight forward rake good (visually more appealing)?
Is it too low?
Whatcha guys think?
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TIA for all the input

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04-21-2005, 06:41 PM

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very nice eddie, the cars stance is much more aggressive looking now it does a lot for the eye

i think, i dont think you will need to adjust front unless you plan to track it in which the 1/4 inch difference in front might want to be closer to 25in in that case