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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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which is better hnr springs or eibach or does it matter i have a 2005 xb yellow

please help!
Old May 26, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Old May 26, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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so what is better or should i say which should i go with, eibach or hnr springs? i have some money and i want to do something this saturday to my car, thanks for everyones help!
Old May 26, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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The H&R vs Eibach battle has been going on for ages on other car enthusists sites. Its basically up to you to decide because i dont thing anyone has installed both sets to see the difference between the two. I have H&R in my car and i love them. Are they better then Eibach? I have no idea
Old May 26, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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i found this place in glendale california for hnr springs $250 installed, i thought that was damm good! i found this other place called whittier tint shop in whittier, ca $350 for the sportline springs, money is not too much of an issue i just want some good springs!
Old May 26, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Try the IRP website i have in my signature, they don't have Scion in their website, but give them a call. I got my Eibach Pro-Kits for my MR2 from them, only $230, which is awesome for a "true performance spring".
Old May 26, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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On my 2002 Civic I had H&Rs then Eibachs and I loved them both. The H&Rs were slightly more comfortable and had a more driveable spring rate. The Eibach sportlines sat lower and were slightly stiffer.
Old May 26, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by hookupman
i found this place in glendale california for hnr springs $250 installed, i thought that was damm good! i found this other place called whittier tint shop in whittier, ca $350 for the sportline springs, money is not too much of an issue i just want some good springs!
thats a really good price. I got them for 175
Old May 27, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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well i finally decided i am going with the eibach springs, will have before and after pics

what do you all think of hotchkis any better or just about the same as eibach if i dont like the eibachs i think i will try that hotchkis kit the one with the springs and front sway bar
Old May 27, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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glad you got the eibachs. I just installed eibachs on my car and i am LOVING it.
Old May 27, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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will post pics of before and after later today, hey does anyone know of any southern california scion car clubs or where i can find one to join, i'm thinking of joining one!
Old May 29, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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*waits for pics*
Old May 29, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Did anybody else notice he has an xB and this thread is in the tC section?
Old May 30, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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hahahah nope didnt notice until u pointed ito out.

i dunt read everything people type down, i read only segments
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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yea i looked at this thread cuz it said tc and i was searching for peoples with h&r springs
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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i got some eibachs too and theys the ____
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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whoa yr old thread
i saw 'corner carver' that was real old
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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lmao anyone out here have h&r springs?
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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EIBACH All the WAY.....YEA!!!!..Its Da Shizz-nat!
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by StillFlintin
lmao anyone out here have h&r springs?
There are very few people here on SL with H&R springs, but those that have them seem to be extremely happy. I almost went that route based on what I've read here, but I went with the coilovers instead. Either way, you'll be pleased.



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