H&R Springs Are On
19 April 2005, 07:12 PM
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H&R Springs Are On *A Few More Pics Added*
Hi Gang,
Just a quick thread and a Couple of pictures showing my new H&R Springs fitted, next time I clean the car I'll take some more new ones to show them properly.
I just want to thank a few people for their help and advice in helping me choose the H&R Springs.
Firstly.... Carl Davey, RS Grant and ScoobyChris Who all run them and took some time out to answer several of my questions !!
Ok more than a few I'll admit
as the springs are advertised as a 50mm drop I needed plenty of research before the final decision 
Thanks to Gordon from http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/ for suppling them to me... very helpfull indeed.
Finally a big
to http://www.powerstation.org.uk/ for fitting them, Nick looked after the job for me and did a really good one at that, Spring fitment, bumpsteer and alignment also rear alloy drop links... not a bad mornings work and a lighter pocket lol
Great new premises and well worth a trip to see thanks gents
Right I took some before and after measurments just to see how different things were going to measure up......
From the top centre of the front wheel arch to the floor before it was 650mm and the rear was 645mm.....
After fitment they measure front 630mm and rear 625mm...
This works out to a 20mm drop all around and I do expect a few more mm in the next few weeks when they settle down.... so I expect it to be around a 25-30mm drop in the end.
Right here are a couple before shots....
And after
I've not quite got the full extent of the drop showing in the pictures but you can certainly see the difference... and they are a really comfortable ride to, not to harsh... just right in fact.
Before anyone say's it a rear ARB will be next and that will really finish the job off nicely.
Cheers Guys,
Simon 
Just a quick thread and a Couple of pictures showing my new H&R Springs fitted, next time I clean the car I'll take some more new ones to show them properly.
I just want to thank a few people for their help and advice in helping me choose the H&R Springs.
Firstly.... Carl Davey, RS Grant and ScoobyChris Who all run them and took some time out to answer several of my questions !!
Ok more than a few I'll admit
as the springs are advertised as a 50mm drop I needed plenty of research before the final decision Thanks to Gordon from http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/ for suppling them to me... very helpfull indeed.
Finally a big
to http://www.powerstation.org.uk/ for fitting them, Nick looked after the job for me and did a really good one at that, Spring fitment, bumpsteer and alignment also rear alloy drop links... not a bad mornings work and a lighter pocket lolGreat new premises and well worth a trip to see thanks gents
Right I took some before and after measurments just to see how different things were going to measure up......
From the top centre of the front wheel arch to the floor before it was 650mm and the rear was 645mm.....
After fitment they measure front 630mm and rear 625mm...
This works out to a 20mm drop all around and I do expect a few more mm in the next few weeks when they settle down.... so I expect it to be around a 25-30mm drop in the end.
Right here are a couple before shots....
And after
I've not quite got the full extent of the drop showing in the pictures but you can certainly see the difference... and they are a really comfortable ride to, not to harsh... just right in fact.
Before anyone say's it a rear ARB will be next and that will really finish the job off nicely.
Cheers Guys,
Simon
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19 April 2005, 09:16 PM
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It looks identical in ride height to mine. 
Nice to see how much they actually drop the car by. I think the quoted 50mm is actually on a standard non-turbo Impreza? Assuming that it would explain the lower-than-quoted drop due to the turbos (standard) lower ride-height.
Need some pictures from further away Simon.
Nice to see how much they actually drop the car by. I think the quoted 50mm is actually on a standard non-turbo Impreza? Assuming that it would explain the lower-than-quoted drop due to the turbos (standard) lower ride-height.
Need some pictures from further away Simon.
19 April 2005, 09:33 PM
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Cheers Carl
I have come to the same conclusion about this drop height figures... it would fall about right in this instance I imagine.
I'll try and get some distance pictures tomorrow.... it got a little late today and we had quite a thunderstorm which stopped me.
A lower profile tyre is needed now
I need a lotto win !!!!
I have come to the same conclusion about this drop height figures... it would fall about right in this instance I imagine.
I'll try and get some distance pictures tomorrow.... it got a little late today and we had quite a thunderstorm which stopped me.
A lower profile tyre is needed now
I need a lotto win !!!!
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20 April 2005, 07:51 PM
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Nice easy names to remember today
Thanks Si..... Thanks Si.... I'm getting there just the last couple of jobs to do then it's feet up time !!
Maybe get the tape out on those Teins you have fitted Si it will be interesting to see the comparison.. that's assuming the rear wheel arch on the Type R is the same height as on mine ??
Si
Thanks Si..... Thanks Si.... I'm getting there just the last couple of jobs to do then it's feet up time !!
Maybe get the tape out on those Teins you have fitted Si it will be interesting to see the comparison.. that's assuming the rear wheel arch on the Type R is the same height as on mine ??
Si
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20 April 2005, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TAINTON
whoa thats looks low indeed. How you finding the handling and ride then?
Excellent colour btw
Ashley
Excellent colour btw
Ashley
First impressions are very good on both, the handling has really improved it's positive and no wandering at all, with the geomitry all set up it makes an incredible difference... I've not had chance to push it hard as yet as I just want everything to settle first and also for me to get used to it.
The ride is very comfortable, not to harsh over the bumps as you may expect for the drop.... the springs just seem to soak them up nicely.
I have speed bumps in my street and the car goes over them with no problem at all... I have now slowed right down as you do feel the car being quite firm over them.
Another DBM owner
Simon
21 April 2005, 02:26 PM
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Another DBM owner here - with the same mods planned as you by the looks of it!
Already got the side skirts coded (why did you not do the rear corners?) and splash gaurds this week hopefully - WRX alloys also but soon to be replaced by 02 STI alloys
and an STI6 splitter on the cards.
Lowering is also on the list, have mostly been looking at Eibachs but not convinced they'll give me the drop I'm looking for. Car looks superb on those springs - will be interested to hear if the height gets any lower when they've had time to settle. Do you have any problems with rubbing on the arches?
- love it.
Already got the side skirts coded (why did you not do the rear corners?) and splash gaurds this week hopefully - WRX alloys also but soon to be replaced by 02 STI alloys
and an STI6 splitter on the cards.Lowering is also on the list, have mostly been looking at Eibachs but not convinced they'll give me the drop I'm looking for. Car looks superb on those springs - will be interested to hear if the height gets any lower when they've had time to settle. Do you have any problems with rubbing on the arches?
- love it.
21 April 2005, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kjdmk1
Nice one simon, coming on a treat now, looks better and better everytime i see it
21 April 2005, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by messiah
Another DBM owner here - with the same mods planned as you by the looks of it!
Already got the side skirts coded (why did you not do the rear corners?) and splash gaurds this week hopefully - WRX alloys also but soon to be replaced by 02 STI alloys and an STI6 splitter on the cards.
Lowering is also on the list, have mostly been looking at Eibachs but not convinced they'll give me the drop I'm looking for. Car looks superb on those springs - will be interested to hear if the height gets any lower when they've had time to settle. Do you have any problems with rubbing on the arches?
- love it.
Already got the side skirts coded (why did you not do the rear corners?) and splash gaurds this week hopefully - WRX alloys also but soon to be replaced by 02 STI alloys
and an STI6 splitter on the cards.Lowering is also on the list, have mostly been looking at Eibachs but not convinced they'll give me the drop I'm looking for. Car looks superb on those springs - will be interested to hear if the height gets any lower when they've had time to settle. Do you have any problems with rubbing on the arches?
- love it. Those rears would not come off !!!
I removed the sides and did not have the splitter fitted at the time... they were sprayed off the car, but I have the car booked in for some scrapes from the previous owner on the front bumper to be sprayed so I will get those rears painted then.... if anything it really shows the difference up between having the colour coding and not even on a darker colour car.
The springs are very comfortable,to be honest I was expecting them to be firmer than they are... very pleased with them indeed.
No rubbing at all with my 17" wheels.
I don't know where these firms get their drop figures from.
I am assuming that it is against the most basic model as a guide ?
standard gl n/a maybe ?
These are advertised as a -50mm drop and I have gained 20mm at this stage all around... lets say they drop another 5mm ?? that is still only half against there original measurement... but plenty
Carl is running them also check his site out
http://www.******.co.uk/scooby/
He ran both Eibachs and currently H&R and is on 18" wheels
Here we go Carls now famous picture
Also check this out... RS Grants thread
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ght=carl+davey
Simon
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21 April 2005, 06:18 PM
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H&R springs are the way to go, had them on my last scooby version 5 and have them on my version 7, good low ride, no rubbing, less harsh than the STi springs also.
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SSS - I know what you mean about the rear corner splitters - a nightmare to get off, I managed to get 1 clip off and gave in, so they were done on the car eventually. I was a bit concerned about how much of a difference it would make to a dark car too, but it's certainly worth it - I think I'd even get it done on a black car.
Who does the H&R springs and how much?
Have also been looking at the MRT 30 & 50mm drop from Jap Innovations - anyone any experience (or pics) of these?
Who does the H&R springs and how much?
Have also been looking at the MRT 30 & 50mm drop from Jap Innovations - anyone any experience (or pics) of these?
22 April 2005, 11:17 AM
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Messiah... I had them off Gordon from http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
Gordon is based up in Scotland and H&R springs are from Germany and it took a few weeks to actually get hold of them but well worth the wait.
They retail at £169.... so fall in the same range as Eibachs
I don't know anything about MRT springs myself.
Simon
Gordon is based up in Scotland and H&R springs are from Germany and it took a few weeks to actually get hold of them but well worth the wait.
They retail at £169.... so fall in the same range as Eibachs
I don't know anything about MRT springs myself.
Simon
26 April 2005, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dmc1980
Was just wondering if you are still happy with the springs? Ordered a set today, looking forward to getting them!
They are very comfortable considering it's quite a drop, I was expecting them to be a little harsh but was assured by one of the guys that was not the case, he was dead right on that one
I think you will be quite suprised, let us know what they are like and a couple of pics to if possible Only problem now is I need a little lotto win for some 18" alloys lol
Simon
27 April 2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Happy as a pig in
They are very comfortable considering it's quite a drop, I was expecting them to be a little harsh but was assured by one of the guys that was not the case, he was dead right on that one I think you will be quite suprised, let us know what they are like and a couple of pics to if possible
Only problem now is I need a little lotto win for some 18" alloys lol
Simon
They are very comfortable considering it's quite a drop, I was expecting them to be a little harsh but was assured by one of the guys that was not the case, he was dead right on that one
I think you will be quite suprised, let us know what they are like and a couple of pics to if possible Only problem now is I need a little lotto win for some 18" alloys lol
Simon
Crap pic from a few weeks ago, car is now de-tangod
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