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Hey guys,
I'm thinking about getting a set of H&R springs. 1.5 drop in the front and 1.3 drop in the back. I saw them on ebay. They are used but look okay for a newb like me. my question to you guys is, do you think it'll look clean with a set of 18's or 19's? because for now i have to save up some before i get new rims, so i'll be riding on my stocks for a while. let me know what you guys think?!?!?!
I'm thinking about getting a set of H&R springs. 1.5 drop in the front and 1.3 drop in the back. I saw them on ebay. They are used but look okay for a newb like me. my question to you guys is, do you think it'll look clean with a set of 18's or 19's? because for now i have to save up some before i get new rims, so i'll be riding on my stocks for a while. let me know what you guys think?!?!?!
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Originally posted by briancl83
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about getting a set of H&R springs. 1.5 drop in the front and 1.3 drop in the back. I saw them on ebay. They are used but look okay for a newb like me. my question to you guys is, do you think it'll look clean with a set of 18's or 19's? because for now i have to save up some before i get new rims, so i'll be riding on my stocks for a while. let me know what you guys think?!?!?!
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about getting a set of H&R springs. 1.5 drop in the front and 1.3 drop in the back. I saw them on ebay. They are used but look okay for a newb like me. my question to you guys is, do you think it'll look clean with a set of 18's or 19's? because for now i have to save up some before i get new rims, so i'll be riding on my stocks for a while. let me know what you guys think?!?!?!
We do a lot of Tanabe and Eibach, everyone is happy with those. Tein also has some nice ones.
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Originally posted by DoubleWhoosh
H&R will probably be the worst riding thing you can do to your GS.
We do a lot of Tanabe and Eibach, everyone is happy with those. Tein also has some nice ones.
H&R will probably be the worst riding thing you can do to your GS.
We do a lot of Tanabe and Eibach, everyone is happy with those. Tein also has some nice ones.
I disagree totatlly I ran H&R sport springs on my GS400 for some time before I got my Flex coilovers. I was very happy with the ride and the improved handling. I will attach some photos so that you can see the drop with 17" stock wheels.
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Re: Re: Re: Springs
Originally posted by morris
I disagree totatlly I ran H&R sport springs on my GS400 for some time before I got my Flex coilovers. I was very happy with the ride and the improved handling. I will attach some photos so that you can see the drop with 17" stock wheels.
I disagree totatlly I ran H&R sport springs on my GS400 for some time before I got my Flex coilovers. I was very happy with the ride and the improved handling. I will attach some photos so that you can see the drop with 17" stock wheels.
Doublwhoosh knows his stuff, he's been installing suspension components for a ton of GS and he has experience with all kinds of flavors. JMHO
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Re: Re: Springs
Originally posted by DoubleWhoosh
H&R will probably be the worst riding thing you can do to your GS.
We do a lot of Tanabe and Eibach, everyone is happy with those. Tein also has some nice ones.
H&R will probably be the worst riding thing you can do to your GS.
We do a lot of Tanabe and Eibach, everyone is happy with those. Tein also has some nice ones.
Thanks for the advice. And thank you to morris as well for the pictures. Where are you located Double whoosh. I was looking for someone that does a good job installing suspension springs. I decided to go with the eibach pro kit... my friend just took his off his gs300 and bought tein springs. Would the eibach pro kit on the 98 gs300 fit on the 98 gs400?
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Originally posted by corkycal
make sure you change out your original shocks too.
make sure you change out your original shocks too.
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Originally posted by briancl83
Hey Double whoosh,
Thanks for the advice. And thank you to morris as well for the pictures. Where are you located Double whoosh. I was looking for someone that does a good job installing suspension springs. I decided to go with the eibach pro kit... my friend just took his off his gs300 and bought tein springs. Would the eibach pro kit on the 98 gs300 fit on the 98 gs400?
Hey Double whoosh,
Thanks for the advice. And thank you to morris as well for the pictures. Where are you located Double whoosh. I was looking for someone that does a good job installing suspension springs. I decided to go with the eibach pro kit... my friend just took his off his gs300 and bought tein springs. Would the eibach pro kit on the 98 gs300 fit on the 98 gs400?
I agree that it is a good idea to do the shocks, or you will end up paying double labor later. And later won't be that far off! =\
We have had very good luck with either KYB's or Bilsteins, around 350 and 450 for those sets.
PM me or email me todd@tmengineering.net if you would like to set something up or if you have any more questions before you decide anything further.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Springs
Originally posted by DoubleWhoosh
We are in the Carson/South Bay area of LA. We have done more GS's than anyone anywhere, and we've tried every combination of this and that on those things
I agree that it is a good idea to do the shocks, or you will end up paying double labor later. And later won't be that far off! =\
We have had very good luck with either KYB's or Bilsteins, around 350 and 450 for those sets.
PM me or email me todd@tmengineering.net if you would like to set something up or if you have any more questions before you decide anything further.
We are in the Carson/South Bay area of LA. We have done more GS's than anyone anywhere, and we've tried every combination of this and that on those things
I agree that it is a good idea to do the shocks, or you will end up paying double labor later. And later won't be that far off! =\
We have had very good luck with either KYB's or Bilsteins, around 350 and 450 for those sets.
PM me or email me todd@tmengineering.net if you would like to set something up or if you have any more questions before you decide anything further.
thats a 7 hour drive for me. Well thanks for your help. I think i'll probably get my shocks and springs installed up here. Not quite sure what im going to do with my suspension! Thanks for the tips!