Eibach Sportline Springs vs H&R Sport Springs

[TofuShop]

Hey everyone,

Sorry to create another spring thread, but i'm having trouble choosing. I've been searching and looking at pictures for weeks now and i really can't decide which to get. Eibach Sportlines advertise a 1.8" F and 1.2" R drop while H&R Sport Springs advertise a 1.5" F/R drop. Below are pictures and both drops look to be pretty similar with even wheel gap front and back. I will be getting 19" wheels soon and was hoping to pick the spring setup that will get me closest to zero wheel gap all around.

My friend had H&R springs on his STi and the ride was bouncy (spring rate picked didn't pair very well with the oem shock). My brother has Eibach Pro Kits on his Maxima paired with KYB GR2 shocks and it feels a little soft but comfortable overall. I also had Ground Control 400# springs (made by Eibach) front and rear paired with Koni shocks on my SE-R which i LOVED and felt perfect.

I realize either option i choose isn't going to improve handling much (if at all) and will be mostly cosmetic. I'm just hoping to pick the spring that has a better spring rate to be paired with the oem shock (non-sport). I don't want a bouncy ride and was hoping to get a setup that feels similar to stock. Since i live in NJ and drive out to NY occassionally, i didn't want something too aggressive. Coilovers will probably follow in the future after my stock shocks blow or when the auto-x bug starts to itch again. I just wanted to toss some springs on for now since they are cheap.

After sifting through dozens of threads, below are the most clear pics i could find which accurately show what the drop looks like with each spring. Please give me your comments if you own either of these setups with OEM non-sport shocks, please.

Thanks in advance for feedback and pictures

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H&R Sport Springs:

















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Eibach Sportline Springs:

[Greg Nelson]

IMO, every ride will look slightly different on springs - H&R or Eibach.
Eibachs were perfect on my B5 2.7L, H&R sucked on my B8 3.2L
Would strongly suggest waiting until you can afford coil overs - KW - then you can adjust height as you want
Cheers

[TofuShop]

Thanks. I can afford coilovers now, i just thought it would be a waste of my stock shocks since i have a 2011.

[rippin'av]

I would like to hear some opinions on ride as well. both springs drop the car good enough for my taste. wouldnt want the "bouncy" ride like some people are complaining about.

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[The Infiltrator]

I have the Eibach springs, 1.4 drop in front and 1.2 in back. It sits just right and still gives you a comfortable ride then again stiffens it up for cornering. I haven't had any problem at all and love the spring. I have 19 inch rims and 35 profile tires if you wanted to know since you're looking at 19's.

[Blake P]

Thanks. I can afford coilovers now, i just thought it would be a waste of my stock shocks since i have a 2011.

LOL, why bother WASTING your stock springs! Coilovers or ban.

[TofuShop]

Lol, ur such a bad influence blake. This is the same mentality im using to put off getting a k04 because my stock turbo is fine (and hoping a bigger bolt on turbo option will become available)

Bump for more personal reviews. Anyone here sit in a car with both? Also looking for better pics of sportlines with 19s, please! Infiltrator, can u post pics, please? Close ups showing front and rear gap and pics from a distance showing how even the drop is. Thanks!

[tenfour]

LOL, why bother WASTING your stock springs! Coilovers or ban.

Truth!! I barely put 200 miles on my stock shocks when I jumped to coilovers :)

[rayjpep]

got eibachs on my 3.2, the ride height is just right for my taste and i get compliments on how they look but after a year with the stock shocks it gets uncomfortable,feels too bouncy.

[hsuray1986]

I have the Eibach pro kit on my new 2011 a4b8 as well, the ride is ok. handling has improved a lot for my taste.
the ride is comfort and I can't really tell the difference from stock springs to be honest.
but if you ask me which one would I choose, I would go for HR sport.

[TofuShop]

Could you guys post pics showing wheel gap, please? I havent been able to find closeup pics or clear ones that show how even the drop is. Thanks

[The Infiltrator]

I forgot to mention I have Koni sport shocks so they are a little sorter so it won't hurt them with the drop. I will take more pics on even ground since my driveway isn't flat so you can see the drop, but when it is on even ground it sits about the same really.

[tenfour]

Could you guys post pics showing wheel gap, please? I havent been able to find closeup pics or clear ones that show how even the drop is. Thanks

In the show and tell your suspension thread, there is a member running eibach pro kits on stock shocks. It gives a nice conservative drop. Here's the pics from poker838's post

[Cherub]

In the show and tell your suspension thread, there is a member running eibach pro kits on stock shocks. It gives a nice conservative drop. Here's the pics from poker838's post

That's a nice drop w/o the sport suspension

[TofuShop]

In the show and tell your suspension thread, there is a member running eibach pro kits on stock shocks. It gives a nice conservative drop. Here's the pics from poker838's post

Thanks tenfour. I saw that post but im more interested in the sportlines bc they lower the car more

[Calbee]

i got a pic of the H&R sports on 18" sport wheel if you are interested. you have probably seen it before

[TofuShop]

Sure, post 'em up

[Cherub]

More pics =
This gets harder and harder. Unsure if I should wait for the coil set or purchase a set of springs and call it the day for the time being.

[Highlander1010]

More pics =
This gets harder and harder. Unsure if I should wait for the coil set or purchase a set of springs and call it the day for the time being.

Check the suspension sticky here.

[Cherub]

Check the suspension sticky here.

Thanks for the added confusion . But yep, as I said before more pics = More somewhat. I'm looking at coils instead of springs, comparing
ride comfort and $. Thanks Bud

[Calbee]

what i did was that i just hated the wheel gap, and went for some second hand springs for a very cheap price. i love the drop, but the suspension is definitely stiffer. doesnt affect me though cause i always hated how floaty the stock suspension felt like anyways

[Slave IV]

I didn't read all of this but if anyone is interested in springs...even to replace the ones that come with aftermarket coilovers, do yourself a favor and check out Swift Springs
My recommendation is never to lower your car just for looks..if you are going to do it, make sure you are doing it in a way that helps your performance/handling.

[quality_sound]

Based on these pics I'd do the Eibachs. The H&Rs look TERRIBLE with that rake. The Eibachs sit nice and level and are still high enough that you don't have to worry about your fenders too much.

[lagouardedupouy]

your first image with H&R Sport Springs is with 17" wheels ?

[TofuShop]

quality_sound: i agree. i'm leaning towards the Eibach Sportlines based on past experience. just wish people would post up more clear pictures!

yes lagouardedupouy, those are oem 17"

[quality_sound]

I think the pics that have been posted so far are more than good enough to make the decision. Of note, Eibach is one of the only manufacturers that actually raises the spring rates so I wouldn't use them unless you are going to replace the shocks. No, they won't "blow" but you will be underdamped which will make the car seem bouncy.

[lagouardedupouy]

quality_sound: i agree. i'm leaning towards the Eibach Sportlines based on past experience. just wish people would post up more clear pictures!

yes lagouardedupouy, those are oem 17"

Thanks ! 17" wheels are very nice with H&R springs ;-)

[TofuShop]

H&R Super Sport Springs:

Installed H&R Super Sport springs, not settled yet.

[dracolnyte]

just ordered sportline springs and H&R rear sway, stay tuned

edit: i have just shy of 20k miles on my shocks, will it be okay? i plan on keeping my car for 2 more years and I average about 12k miles a year

[TofuShop]

nice, let me know how you like that setup. springs, sway bars, and alu kreuz (sp?) are next on my list.

[dracolnyte]

nice, let me know how you like that setup. springs, sway bars, and alu kreuz (sp?) are next on my list.

going to take 6 - 8 weeks to ship since the rear sways are on back order

[Devilz173]

I have the Eibach springs, 1.4 drop in front and 1.2 in back. It sits just right and still gives you a comfortable ride then again stiffens it up for cornering. I haven't had any problem at all and love the spring. I have 19 inch rims and 35 profile tires if you wanted to know since you're looking at 19's.

MOAAAAAAR Pics of your CAR!!! looks dope, that's the look i'm trying to achieve.. i have the exact same paint job on mine and i've always pondered about those wheels or R8 replicas in 20'

now back to the thread.. hmm i like the way the H&R look, they have a better drop IMO im more inclined to a bigger drop ride comfort its a must though

[freesole]

I have the Eibach springs, 1.4 drop in front and 1.2 in back. It sits just right and still gives you a comfortable ride then again stiffens it up for cornering. I haven't had any problem at all and love the spring. I have 19 inch rims and 35 profile tires if you wanted to know since you're looking at 19's.

Also considering the Eibach Pro Springs as well. How long does it take for the stock shocks to wear down and get too "bouncy"?

[Cody Maverick]

I have H&R's and to be honest I dont see much of a difference from the stock sport suspension.. i know u said u didnt have sport suspension now but just think.. if they sell sport suspension and people dont complain then the H&R's must be comfortable if I cant feel any difference

[CRSandelli]

H&R Super Sport Springs:

I have H&R Super Sports and the rear sits almost .5" lower than the rear.

The ride was quite bouncy when I first installed them, but it has settled down now.

I'm a wheel gap whore, so my next mod after my wheels next week is coil overs.

Get coil overs. Especially if you get a good deal from someone on here what's a couple hundred more dollars if you can set it exactly where you want it and be happy. Now I've got to pay for a second install and alignment. DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!!!

[chris90]

The pictures posted above of the eibach sportline on the silver a4 are not actually sport lines they are the pro kit. so in order for this thread to be more accurate sportline pics should be posted. I am probably getting sportlines installed soon on stock 17's will try to post some pics for comparison.

[coolwater]

FYI, Eibach is having a 10% off rebate till the end of the year.

-cW

[maga4]

The biggest thing for me when I decided on the eibach pro-kit was that they dropped the front a bit more. Think it gives the a4 a better look as I think it sits a bit lower in the back from the factory.

[tgofsweden]

going to take 6 - 8 weeks to ship since the rear sways are on back order

any update pics?

[dracolnyte]

any update pics?

no sorry, i returned them because my apr exhaust is hanging below the bottom of my car. so it is not suitable for me to lower my car until i have that fixed. but my friend is ordering the same setup in a few weeks