10-16-2014, 10:53 AM | #23 |
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Can anyone further comment on the ride with the H&Rs vs. the stock MSport suspension?
On roads in the NE, the stock MSport isn't exactly comfortable. Are the H&Rs really stiffer? I was hoping not to have to resort to KW V1s to at least keep the ride as comfortable as stock. |
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10-16-2014, 08:27 PM | #25 |
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H&R's are very comfy. I have no issues at all with them in terms of ride comfort. I think they are more comfortable than stock M-sport springs. With non-RFT, even better ride.
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11-27-2014, 09:17 PM | #27 |
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Another question: Tire Rack only shows H&R Springs for the xDrive28i and not the xDrive35i. Are y'all using the xDrive28i H&R springs on the xDrive35i?
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11-28-2014, 07:27 AM | #28 | |
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I suspect most use the stock shocks but the ride height is not that low--still higher than a regular car--I don't see premature failure as an issue. This car is not slammed after H&Rs. You should be able to get the alignment within normal range or very close to it. My front camber was a little off in front but not bad at all. |
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11-28-2014, 03:35 PM | #29 | |
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How much are y'all getting charged for getting them installed at your local independent shops??
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12-25-2014, 07:42 PM | #32 |
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Any time you put a shorter/stiffer spring on a shock that is designed for a longer more forgiving spring, you will have premature wear...there's just no getting around that
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02-11-2015, 01:28 PM | #33 |
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H&R springs arrived today, will be installed next Wednesday. New wheels on order as soon as my tax refund arrives...
Thanks for the pictures and info.
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02-20-2015, 01:14 PM | #34 |
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In my excitement I started a new thread instead of replying to this one.
CN: H&R springs are great, recommended without reservation.
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07-15-2015, 07:20 AM | #38 |
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Caught a piece of evening sun to show the fender gap with H&R settled:
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03-21-2016, 11:46 AM | #40 |
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The thing I don't like about H&Rs is that with stock struts/shocks, it will bottom on dips or potholes that may not normally pose a problem. I have an Infiniti G35 with lowered suspension but with Koni sport shocks and it handles such dips fine. Not so with the H&Rs/stock shocks. Doesn't happen often but makes me wish I upgraded the shocks when I installed the springs.
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03-21-2016, 04:51 PM | #42 |
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Makes no difference, even with the M Sport shocks (if they're indeed different), the H&Rs are WAY under damped. Not only that, as posted above, not enough compression dampening to keep the car from crashing into the bump stops during some higher speed impacts.
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Yes. And the 19" wheels. But my infiniti has 19" wheels too. The Koni's also absorb even smaller bumps much better... a more refined ride.
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