opinions on KW vs. H&R coilovers?
02-07-2001, 09:45 PM
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opinions on KW vs. H&R coilovers?
folks,
so i've been reading up on suspension improvements i can make to my `00 s4 and concluded that coilovers seem like an interesting and worthwhile option for me (i don't track the car, but i like the idea of reduced body roll, not to mention the improved looks). however, in all my snooping around, i've found very little in the way of comparison between KW and H&R coilovers. can anyone provide any feedback regarding these two brands?
the H&R's appear to be highly regarded, but it seems that they do not have adjustable dampening (whereas the high-end KW's do). in reality, how useful is having the adjustable dampening?
thanks for any assistance.
so i've been reading up on suspension improvements i can make to my `00 s4 and concluded that coilovers seem like an interesting and worthwhile option for me (i don't track the car, but i like the idea of reduced body roll, not to mention the improved looks). however, in all my snooping around, i've found very little in the way of comparison between KW and H&R coilovers. can anyone provide any feedback regarding these two brands?
the H&R's appear to be highly regarded, but it seems that they do not have adjustable dampening (whereas the high-end KW's do). in reality, how useful is having the adjustable dampening?
thanks for any assistance.
02-07-2001, 10:03 PM
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A thought/question on adjustables....
I have read that the springs need to be matched to the shocks. If you are constantly changing the firmness of the shocks, then the springs wouldn't exactly be matched to them..is this even slightly correct?
Anyway, HR is getting my $$$ because they have a good name, plus a group buy came along at the right time
Anyway, HR is getting my $$$ because they have a good name, plus a group buy came along at the right time
02-08-2001, 11:03 AM
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Just to mix it up a little-anyone have thoughts preferences between KW V2, H&R Ultra or Intrax ERS?
Narrowed it down to these 3. Actually kind of leaning towards the Intrax, but haven't heard much about them from actual use.
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02-08-2001, 04:29 PM
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I have KW V1 on my 97 A4 and I love the ride...
my friend has H&R coilovers in his S4 and he's really happy with them. I think H&R's are a bit more stiffer than KW's. I think they are both really good ones.
02-08-2001, 04:56 PM
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Re: Where can you get the intrax's online?
supremepowerparts.com sells intrax suspension stuff online, but I don't konw what all they have. I'm sure there are some other places too, so you might want to look around for the best buy.
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02-08-2001, 04:58 PM
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Re: Where can you get the intrax's online?
supremepowerparts.com sells intrax suspension stuff online, but I don't konw what all they have. I'm sure there are some other places too, so you might want to look around for the best buy.
02-10-2001, 01:14 AM
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Re: A thought/question on adjustables....
This is correct. But the adjustments on these kits are probably not substantial. If they were, then they would not be matched to the spring.
I personally hate H&R...my friend has it on his A4 and his car feels like a boat. It is too soft IMO. Like a factory softness, but it goes up and down up and down.
-Eric
I personally hate H&R...my friend has it on his A4 and his car feels like a boat. It is too soft IMO. Like a factory softness, but it goes up and down up and down.
-Eric
02-10-2001, 07:22 PM
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Has tender springs and supposedely higher spring rates. Shock body is bigger as well.
Today APR semi-released some new suspension kits that should be nice as well. May have to wait and see what they pan out to be like.