H&r springs install

[gd10]

Those of you with h&r springs, how long did your install take? My dealer just told me they need 5-6 hours. I've never done this mod before to my cars so I'm not sure but that seems like a long time.

[Dan[FN]6262]

sounds about right.

[ShadyJC]

Honestly, that sounds like a long time. My installer took somewhere around 2-3 hours.

[gd10]

Honestly, that sounds like a long time. My installer took somewhere around 2-3 hours.

thats closer to what i was thinking

[rs4-380]

took me around half that time with no previous knowledge of B-platform Audi suspensions. I would imagine a dealer would not take nearly as long, then again, you are asking them to install aftermarket stuff, so they probably are budgeting extra time

[TapouTx914]

May I ask you how much they ask for to install springs?

[gd10]

May I ask you how much they ask for to install springs?

they told me 5-6 hours, im not sure of the labor rate but i'd say its not cheap.

[zee007]

My dealer took 3 hours...

[Brentmeister7592]

It took me just under 2 hours and I had a lift and air power tools

[MG A5 T]

Most installers ive talked to rate it at 6 hours, thats what H&R has listed for the install time so thats what they go by. Had a quote of $600 to install springs at a shop in my area. thought that was ridiculous. What did you other guys pay for install?

[zee007]

I got my install done at time of purchase for free. I negotiated that they'd throw it in as part of me buying the car...

[TapouTx914]

Most installers ive talked to rate it at 6 hours, thats what H&R has listed for the install time so thats what they go by. Had a quote of $600 to install springs at a shop in my area. thought that was ridiculous. What did you other guys pay for install?

Woah! Thought the price of getting springs installed would be cheaper than that.

[JetBlue]

Ridiculous. I paid $250 on my car

[DoolBozorg]

Which H&R springs did you get/are you getting? Can't wait to see pics after the install!

[gd10]

Which H&R springs did you get/are you getting? Can't wait to see pics after the install!

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h&r sport springs, 1 inch drop, looks like i will be putting my dpe wheels on, appointment scheduled for tuesday.

[todd1010]

Anyone that's done it before could do it in about 2 hours [start to finish]. I did mine, granted I had a lift and everything in about 2.5-3 hours but I'm very particular. Make sure you get all of the bolts that need to be replaced first hand that way you'll have them. So of the bolts that you remove are a one use only and need to be replaced. Most shops won't say that you need to but for a few bucks it's better to just replace them as the repair manual says. Also, make sure they torque the bolts to the proper specs.

I'm lovin' my GMG Springs.

[DINO11216]

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h&r sport springs, 1 inch drop, looks like i will be putting my dpe wheels on, appointment scheduled for tuesday.

how does the ride feel?
is it the same comfort level as stock?

[gd10]

how does the ride feel?
is it the same comfort level as stock?

last summer i had the 20s with no drop and the ride was as close to stock as possible, i did not notice a difference. Ill let ya know next week how it feels with the springs.

[confinedz]

seems about right with an alignment I hope????

[Shadow1019]

Anyone here change the springs on a car with Drive Select?

I really want to do it but have heard it might cause long term problems with the Drive Select system.

Thoughts?

[S5_Vroom]

last summer i had the 20s with no drop and the ride was as close to stock as possible, i did not notice a difference. Ill let ya know next week how it feels with the springs.

got pics?

[Alkivar]

Most installers ive talked to rate it at 6 hours, thats what H&R has listed for the install time so thats what they go by. Had a quote of $600 to install springs at a shop in my area. thought that was ridiculous. What did you other guys pay for install?

damn it took my mechanic less time than this to do a full coilover swap on my A5.

[gd10]

got pics?

Some more pics here, http://www.flickr.com/photos/12574992@N00/

[DoolBozorg]

Looks good! For the price, I think I'm leaning towards the same springs vs. the coilovers. It looks like a perfect drop.

[rs4-380]

damn it took my mechanic less time than this to do a full coilover swap on my A5.

coilovers actually take less time as you don't have to screw around with spring compressors and swapping springs onto the struts. They (can) also be alot shorter and therefore much easier to get in.

[DINO11216]

Looks good! For the price, I think I'm leaning towards the same springs vs. the coilovers. It looks like a perfect drop.

I dont think the pic you are referring to is dropped.

i want to get springs also, but im hearing that you will give up ride comfort. i dont wanna feel like im riding on bricks.

[gd10]

yea the cars not lowered in the picture.

[DINO11216]

yea the cars not lowered in the picture.

whats the wheel and tire size in that pic

[zee007]

i want to get springs also, but im hearing that you will give up ride comfort. i dont wanna feel like im riding on bricks.

Yes, some ride comfort is sacrificed. Is it worth it for the look, stance and increase in handling? Yes, by far. Is the ride quality unbearable? Nope, not at all.

[todd1010]

I dont think the pic you are referring to is dropped.

i want to get springs also, but im hearing that you will give up ride comfort. i dont wanna feel like im riding on bricks.

If your concerned about the ride quality [which that was my most important fact] when choosing springs. You should look at the GMG springs, they are a progressive spring and have a higher spring rate than stock. So the ride quality is top notch but when you need it in tight corner, they'll handle accordingly.

To tell you the truth, I was actually more than surprised after my first ride. Because I didn't notice any harshness at all and it actually rode better than stock which made me completely happy.

[gd10]

whats the wheel and tire size in that pic

20x9.5, 275/30s

[ragazzi_07]

so is the ride comfort better on coils rather then springs?

im in the same boat. but don't want to lose the "audi" ride

[DoolBozorg]

ahh my bad...was looking at the pic from my phone and couldn't tell--looked different--but how much can you really tell on a small screen! Good luck with the drop!