H&R coilover.
H&R coilover.
12-20-06, 10:36 AM
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Lexus Champion
I've had the H&R coilovers for a couple of years and I love them.
I've done a partial write-up on them before.
Here's a cut & paste from another thread a while back. I have lowered the car
more since this thread, AND I ordered coilovers for my MR2... I am a believer!
"I've got the H&R coilovers, and I must emphasize how great they are. This is the first time I've ever used coilovers in one of my cars, and for me there is no going back now. Now, I'm snooping around for coilovers for my '85 MR2 (but not the Ground Control kit, which is a 'sleeve' coilover).
The ride quality is unbelieveable; H&R uses Bilstein shocks in their coilover systems, and I believe this is part of the magic. The Bilstein valving is optimized for lowered cars, and they provide terrific suspension travel and superb compression and rebound damping. Sporty, but not harsh at all. My car is dropped about 2" (about 1/2" more than they come 'preset' out of the box) and I swear it rides better than the stock Aston martin DB9 I drove last week. I would say if Lexus made a "Sport Package," it would ride like this.
My rear coilovers are about 1/4" (6mm) from being "all the way down" in the rear. If I removed the jamb-nut at the bottom of the threaded spring perch, I could probably drop it another 13mm (1/2") lower than you see it in the picture. The front has enough adjustment to go down another 1", although I don't think you could drive it this way.
I might lower it a bit more when the car returns from paint - the new wheels will be a little more aggressive, and I'd like to complete the VIP look I'm after. Aslo, the height adjustability will allow me to compensate for the new audio gear going in the trunk- a worthwhile consideration if your a car stereo fanatic.
To anyone contemplating springs & shocks versus coilovers: if you can make the financial stretch, go for the coilovers!
I've done a partial write-up on them before.
Here's a cut & paste from another thread a while back. I have lowered the car
more since this thread, AND I ordered coilovers for my MR2... I am a believer!
"I've got the H&R coilovers, and I must emphasize how great they are. This is the first time I've ever used coilovers in one of my cars, and for me there is no going back now. Now, I'm snooping around for coilovers for my '85 MR2 (but not the Ground Control kit, which is a 'sleeve' coilover).
The ride quality is unbelieveable; H&R uses Bilstein shocks in their coilover systems, and I believe this is part of the magic. The Bilstein valving is optimized for lowered cars, and they provide terrific suspension travel and superb compression and rebound damping. Sporty, but not harsh at all. My car is dropped about 2" (about 1/2" more than they come 'preset' out of the box) and I swear it rides better than the stock Aston martin DB9 I drove last week. I would say if Lexus made a "Sport Package," it would ride like this.
My rear coilovers are about 1/4" (6mm) from being "all the way down" in the rear. If I removed the jamb-nut at the bottom of the threaded spring perch, I could probably drop it another 13mm (1/2") lower than you see it in the picture. The front has enough adjustment to go down another 1", although I don't think you could drive it this way.
I might lower it a bit more when the car returns from paint - the new wheels will be a little more aggressive, and I'd like to complete the VIP look I'm after. Aslo, the height adjustability will allow me to compensate for the new audio gear going in the trunk- a worthwhile consideration if your a car stereo fanatic.
To anyone contemplating springs & shocks versus coilovers: if you can make the financial stretch, go for the coilovers!
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