H-R Springs on stock shocks, Ride? Durability?

Davenow · 09-20-2002, 08:36 AM

2002 WRX, getting H-R springs for it, gonna run stock shocks/struts for now. My question is HOW do they ride with stock shocks? I know not as good as with decent shocks, but I am going to get coilovers in like a year anyway.
Will the stock shocks hold up for 15-20k miles? Will the ride be horrificly bone jarring?
Really I am looking for feedback from guy that have this combo, or guys that have ridden in cars with this combo, BUT I would love to hear from anyone that knows about it. I just dont wanna hear ppl that have no experience with this particular setup telling me that its a horrible thing to use aftermarket springs with stock shocks, I KNOW its not the RIGHT way, I just wanna know if it will be ok for like 18k or so.(then its coil time baby!)
Thanks

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Davenow · 09-20-2002, 03:23 PM

HongKongBeef · 09-20-2002, 06:03 PM

I've had my H&R springs on stock struts for at LEAST 15K miles. no blown struts or anything of the sort (knocks on wood). i like it more.. no more marshmellow feel. I like more feel. What can i say? I like it ruff.

the springs dont like big potholes.. bit its all good. My 70 year old grandparents have ridden in my car and they didnt complain about any bone-jarring.. the car does understeer slightly more.. but u can get swaybars.

Onederer · 09-20-2002, 10:51 PM

I've had H&R's and a 22mm rear sway with stock struts for 18k+ miles, and I'm talking hard run miles. Zero problems so far,I'm sure it's not the BEST way to go but it's worked great for me.
The ride is bearable, not harsh at all on stock wheels and tires, but with my 215/45/17 it's a wee bit on the rough side.

Just make sure to get a proper alignment and I think that you will be quite happy.

Concillian · 09-21-2002, 01:48 AM

Search for ProgWRX for his experience with them. The only blown stock strut I know of on i-club. It was quite a while ago, at least 6 months, I think.

One data point does not a trend make, but still it's good to have all the info.

AKWRX · 09-21-2002, 05:17 AM

Same thinking. Low buck option to immediately lower, and improve running hard corners until being able to afford proper high quality coil-overs. So far, it has worked out O.K. Have 16,000 miles on the H&R springs with stock struts. The only negative is the sometimes "brutal" ride on rough roads with 17X7 wheels, and the T1s 215X40 tires. The H&R springs are really stiff...about like Sti version 5 race springs. The Eibach springs may have been a better choice...dunno.

fukamoto · 09-30-2002, 12:51 AM

Anybody have pictures of their ride with H&R's? 1.5 inches I'm wondering if its alot running stock rims.

Derek

blubaru · 10-01-2002, 01:18 AM

Do the math! Eibachs = smallest percent increase in spring rate from stock = BEST RIDE with stock struts. Tein hi-techs were pretty close too and actually might be a better choice for the sedan. Don't have my numbers handy, but just do a search for spring rates and get out your calculator!

09-20-2002, 08:36 AM	#1
Davenow Scooby Guru Member#: 23676 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: de_dust and Orgrimar Vehicle: .	H-R Springs on stock shocks, Ride? Durability? 2002 WRX, getting H-R springs for it, gonna run stock shocks/struts for now. My question is HOW do they ride with stock shocks? I know not as good as with decent shocks, but I am going to get coilovers in like a year anyway. Will the stock shocks hold up for 15-20k miles? Will the ride be horrificly bone jarring? Really I am looking for feedback from guy that have this combo, or guys that have ridden in cars with this combo, BUT I would love to hear from anyone that knows about it. I just dont wanna hear ppl that have no experience with this particular setup telling me that its a horrible thing to use aftermarket springs with stock shocks, I KNOW its not the RIGHT way, I just wanna know if it will be ok for like 18k or so.(then its coil time baby!) Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-20-2002, 03:23 PM	#2
Davenow Scooby Guru Member#: 23676 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: de_dust and Orgrimar Vehicle: .	ANYONE??

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HongKongBeef Scooby Specialist Member#: 1574 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: #finklses @ EFnet Vehicle: 2008 OBXT Black	I've had my H&R springs on stock struts for at LEAST 15K miles. no blown struts or anything of the sort (knocks on wood). i like it more.. no more marshmellow feel. I like more feel. What can i say? I like it ruff. the springs dont like big potholes.. bit its all good. My 70 year old grandparents have ridden in my car and they didnt complain about any bone-jarring.. the car does understeer slightly more.. but u can get swaybars.

09-20-2002, 10:51 PM	#4
Onederer I am NOT nice Moderator Member#: 7952 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2002 WRX, very blue Ducati Monster, very red	I've had H&R's and a 22mm rear sway with stock struts for 18k+ miles, and I'm talking hard run miles. Zero problems so far,I'm sure it's not the BEST way to go but it's worked great for me. The ride is bearable, not harsh at all on stock wheels and tires, but with my 215/45/17 it's a wee bit on the rough side. Just make sure to get a proper alignment and I think that you will be quite happy.

09-21-2002, 01:48 AM	#5
Concillian Scooby Guru Member#: 4414 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dublin, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Midnight Black	Search for ProgWRX for his experience with them. The only blown stock strut I know of on i-club. It was quite a while ago, at least 6 months, I think. One data point does not a trend make, but still it's good to have all the info.

09-21-2002, 05:17 AM	#6
AKWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 23485 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Juneau, Alaska Vehicle: 2002 WRX sedan White	Same thinking. Low buck option to immediately lower, and improve running hard corners until being able to afford proper high quality coil-overs. So far, it has worked out O.K. Have 16,000 miles on the H&R springs with stock struts. The only negative is the sometimes "brutal" ride on rough roads with 17X7 wheels, and the T1s 215X40 tires. The H&R springs are really stiff...about like Sti version 5 race springs. The Eibach springs may have been a better choice...dunno.

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fukamoto Scooby Guru Member#: 13339 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2013 BRZ White	Anybody have pictures of their ride with H&R's? 1.5 inches I'm wondering if its alot running stock rims. Derek

10-01-2002, 01:18 AM	#8
blubaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 13001 Join Date: Dec 2001	Do the math! Eibachs = smallest percent increase in spring rate from stock = BEST RIDE with stock struts. Tein hi-techs were pretty close too and actually might be a better choice for the sedan. Don't have my numbers handy, but just do a search for spring rates and get out your calculator!