H&Rs or Eibachs?

[Bawbz]

I need help deciding between the 2, im feeling both on how they look based on a couple of pictures i have seen.

any Pros & Cons between the 2 before i purchase one

 

[kcdirtbro54]

(deadhorse
Pics of lowered 2s.. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123818709-***Post-your-dropped-2-s-here!!**
Discussions about different springs... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...body-post-pics-of-thier-2-with-eibach-springs
H&Rs ... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...-amp-R-lowering-springs-before-and-after-pics
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123813408-Mazda-2-H-amp-R-Springs-negative-camber
Eibachs... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123817420-Eibach-Springs-Ride-Quality
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123817245-Eibach-pro-kit-spring-rates

All these links are on the first page of the suspension sub forum. And there are many more on the next pages of this subforum. Welcome to the forum but a little searching is always a good idea on a topic such as this one.

 

[CorkSport]

I know there are a few 2s in the bay area. I would see if any of them would be willing to give you a ride in their car.

-Derrick

 

[eyeballs]

As KC was kind enough to point out, many members on here have recently done spring upgrades and posted questions, comments, results, etc. so there is a ton of info to find. The short of it is H&R is a bit more aggressive then the Eibach's due to a lower drop and (most likely) firmer rates. Less ground clearance, harsher ride, and better handling.

 

[Setheronie]

I'm torn between the two.
I think I'm leaning more toward Eibach's though because DD, bumps, etc..

...But then I start thinking of CorkSport's and rethink it all over again.. haha

 

[inspekt]

Corksport's springs are the only ones I haven't tried, but I really love the look. My impression is that the ride quality is closer to the Eibachs than the H&Rs, but I'm not sure. I do love to support CS though, so I'd give it a close look. Maybe call them up and ask how the stiffness compares between the three brands.

 

[BigBlueDart]

I was actually looking through old posts to see if I could find who said it, but I seem to recall someone saying that the Corksport springs sit somewhere between the H&R's and the Eibachs. Or maybe it was the Racing Beats?

 

[Setheronie]

I don't care too much about the ride quality if it's not unbearable, but still is considered since it is my DD and I'll be taking trips to FL and SC. I'm more worried about the clearance... bottoming out, scraping etc. If I went with CS springs I'd definitely go with their struts. But also like to be cheap so Eibachs seem like a good deal since I'd be keeping my brand new stock struts on and just looking for a lowered car at the moment.

SO.... I think in the end I'd be happy with Eibach's on stock struts for traveling/DD and since I have sway bars coming this Thursday. .
I JUST SORT OF WANT TO GO ALL OUT AND GET CORKSPORT'S THOUGH XD GAHHHHHHH

EDIT: but there is another aspect to look at though.. I can enjoy the car more if I can drive it anywhere and not worry about the clearance so probably Eibachs?

 

[genericmoniker]

Personally find the H&Rs great, a tad firm/bouncy (though that's more due to the stock shocks not being able to keep up). Handling definitely improves, but if you're in a colder climate be warned it does it rough when it's cold out.

 

[molex7]

If you want to see the higher end of the spectrum. I have bilsteins which has the stiffest off the shelf springs on the rear, and the second stiffest off the shelf fronts behind the hipermax coilovers. I'm in the south bay if you want a ride along.

 

[blueturd]

I have h&r's on my 2 right now (not for long ) and haven't had an issue... even with this crazy winter NY has been getting. You might scrape your splitter on some driveways but that's minimal.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

I have had no issues with my H&r's I ordered from c/s. 30000 mi no paint chips corrosion, still firm with hard driving (and sometimes bad roads)

 

[scoobs]

I got the Corksport and I love them. I never really crapped yet, but in winter it's a bit harder to avoid chunk of ice and high snow after storms. I may jack it up to stock height next fall and drop back in the spring. I also want the dampers to help with the bouncing.

The ride is good and still better than the ride I had with the Speed3.

 

[Setheronie]

Dang, thanks for the replies guys. I still haven't made up my mind yet. . . Probably go cheap and get Eibach's or H&Rs though. Right now I'm just really enjoying my CS Swaybars! (rockon)

Also Considering Racing Beats just because everyone I talk to tells me not to lower it lol...... But this stock height is killin me.