How long will the stock shocks last with a set of H&R Springs?

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Mar 28, 2001 | 09:10 AM

HACK THS

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How long will the stock shocks last with a set of H&R Springs?

I am looking for an average. Also how much is average install costs from a body shop etc?

Mar 28, 2001 | 09:14 AM

10MPTME

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Ive had mine now for three months and..

They are starting to feel sloppy, the car is moving around alot more. Had mine installed with an alignment for 250.00. Where can I find Bilstiens for a 225QC?

Mar 28, 2001 | 09:16 AM

Jenner

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Had my H&R/s with stock shocks for 32,000 miles. The stock shocks are dead. I'd say 15-20K MAX.

Mar 28, 2001 | 09:16 AM

Just Plain Cliff

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Neuspeed...shocks are the same for both coupe and roadster, 1999 forward

Mar 28, 2001 | 09:29 AM

Ulmer

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It's very likely your stock shocks are already pretty much dead.

I've got 7500 miles with the OEM suspension and they feel pretty bad. How many miles do you have?

Mar 28, 2001 | 09:49 AM

evan

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At 7500 mi, mine are bouncy...

and thats with OEM springs. I can only imagine what the car would be like with sport springs! Dangerous!

Chris Lloyd reported to me that his OEM shocks were compressable by hand at 5K miles, so I seriously doubt they would go 12-15K and still be doing their job.

You might also read <A HREF="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/144457.phtml">this post by Col. Bogey</A> about stock shocks with sport springs, and also <A HREF="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/144399.phtml">his post about Bilstein dampers.</A>