Anyone done H&R springs or planning to?

[ZeroGSR]

Still debating spring options, leaning towards H&Rs for the FL5 due to mild drop and stock like ride. Anyone else have them or planning to?

 

[crepr12]

Are they a better choice than spoon version?

 

[ZeroGSR]

Are they a better choice than spoon version?

I am assuming the H&Rs have a lower spring rate, so more compliant ride. But that's just based on FL5 reviews, and even then most are running the older FK8 version.

 

[ckone2030]

I have bought the springs and waiting ro install them. The shop won’t be able to do it until mid September. I will post some pics and my drive observations soon after.

 

[dmd2005]

AHC installed some Spoon springs. Looks nice without a wheel gap.
I have Spoon Progressive springs and rigid collars on my FK8 and it’s a stiff ride even in comfort mode.

 

[chuuey]

I have some on order. As a heads up, they were 2-3 weeks out if anyone was looking for something immediately.

 

[ZeroGSR]

For what it's worth, H&R just notified me that they will be releasing a DE5 specific spring set.

 

[24DE5TypeS]

Any info on specs for the DE5 specific ones?

 

[ZeroGSR]

Any info on specs for the DE5 specific ones?

It's likely months out IF it comes out. When I asked for clarification, they said they might release DE5 specific springs, but they hadn't decided yet.

Has it ever been confirmed that the FL5 and DE5 have the same spring rates?

 

[Integra23]

I'm liking the eibach offering but this still hasn't been released for the fl5. More of a raked looked.

 

[ZeroGSR]

I'm liking the eibach offering but this still hasn't been released for the fl5. More of a raked looked.

Yeah, H&R have a more moderate .2" rake, think the big difference is the Eibachs have a full 1" front drop so looks way lower. Weird, I remember when anything less than a 2" drop was nothing, and now we are debating .2" LOL.

 

[ckone2030]

It's likely months out IF it comes out. When I asked for clarification, they said they might release DE5 specific springs, but they hadn't decided yet.

Has it ever been confirmed that the FL5 and DE5 have the same spring rates?

I worked in product development all my life and it is very unlikely that H&R will come out with a DE5 specific springs. The amount of R&D and inventories will not justify for the small numbers of DE5 productions. If they decide to introduce one, my gut feeling is that they will just re-brand the springs for the FL5. I could be wrong but that is what I am going to do if I am the product manager for H&R.

 

[ZeroGSR]

I worked in product development all my life and it is very unlikely that H&R will come out with a DE5 specific springs. The amount of R&D and inventories will not justify for the small numbers of DE5 productions. If they decide to introduce one, my gut feeling is that they will just re-brand the springs for the FL5. I could be wrong but that is what I am going to do if I am the product manager for H&R.

I 100% agree which is why it surprised me and why I ordered the springs regardless (FL5). Was told they were backordered but they arrived Saturday, only a couple days after I ordered.

 

[Integra23]

Yeah, H&R have a more moderate .2" rake, think the big difference is the Eibachs have a full 1" front drop so looks way lower. Weird, I remember when anything less than a 2" drop was nothing, and now we are debating .2" LOL.

Eibach has two different styles.. one set with a 0.2 drop and another with a 1.0 drop

 

[ckone2030]

Installed the H&R springs today. Ride quality is slightly stiffer but not too much. Will add more driving experience after driving it more. Here is the pic.