On H&R Sport Springs should I go to OE's instead?

**rooneyy** · 02-18-2016 04:23 PM

Just got some 19" Rotors installed with H&R Sport springs but considering going to OE Sport springs. If I do go OE will the gap look too large on 19" wheels? I get no rubbing right now with 15/20 spacers as well.

Edit: Sorry I should have posted this in my build thread.

**auditink** · 02-18-2016 04:27 PM

If you get no rubbing now why go to the OE's? What are you trying to fix by making the change unless you think it's just a tad too low.

**rooneyy** · 02-18-2016 04:28 PM

At times I feel like it's a tad low but you're right if I have no issues there is no point.

**FaceSmA5h** · 02-18-2016 04:30 PM

I had OE on my S5. It wasn't low enough for me but it felt just like stock! The whole time I asked myself if I should have gone Sport or Coilovers.

Went Coilovers on my A5 and its the best mod you can do for your car. Highly recommend H&R Coilovers.

**rooneyy** · 02-18-2016 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by FaceSmA5h

I had OE on my S5. It wasn't low enough for me but it felt just like stock! The whole time I asked myself if I should have gone Sport or Coilovers.

Went Coilovers on my A5 and its the best mod you can do for your car. Highly recommend H&R Coilovers.

I've heard OE's do feel just like stock but the only problem is when I bought the car it had Sports from the get-go so I never felt stock although I image it's quite nice.

**Vanimal** · 02-18-2016 08:16 PM

Nice setup! I wanted as close to stock feeling as possible, currently on stock springs but have 15/20mm spacers on with my OEM S5 Y-spokes. And i picked up a set of OE ones from a friend with like 300 miles on them, as he went coils because he likes "low". I haven't installed them yet, and still debating if i am going with a 20" RS5 OEM wheel or not. Although yours looks really good on the 19 rotors with it lowered.

I live in PA not the best roads, and my fiance will drive the car sometimes & i don't like really low. So OE was my only choice really. How does it ride with the sport ones? Curious... Or have you never ridden in a s5 with stock springs?

**Mops@Nemesis** · 02-18-2016 08:40 PM

I prefer OE on the 4.2 over Sports. The rake is perfect....

Furthermore, I prefer the KW HAS most.

**NVLARCHITECT** · 02-18-2016 10:39 PM

Gotta say OP, looks really good! Can I ask what shop you got your springs installed at?

**Vanimal** · 02-18-2016 11:21 PM

I am having mine installed soon, trying to find someone trust worthy but fair priced. I figured $250-$350 to get them installed. Luckily the springs only cost me $150 practically brand new

**MrTylerRaines** · 02-19-2016 06:14 AM

Save your money, it doesnt take a mechanic to install springs, just some tools, VCDS, a spring compressor and a couple beers on a saturday.

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**TTRStud** · 02-19-2016 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by Mops@SupremePower

I prefer OE on the 4.2 over Sports. The rake is perfect....

Furthermore, I prefer the KW HAS most.

Though the stance looks great, I wonder how long before the struts go...that's usually my only reservation when changing OEM suspension geometry by installing only springs.

**nob** · 02-19-2016 01:50 PM

have anyone pictures of an RS5 with Sport and OE Springs ?

**Mops@Nemesis** · 02-19-2016 01:52 PM

Scotty K in on OE and Tommy@Nemesis is on sport.

**CG3D** · 02-19-2016 02:01 PM

Sports FTW! Mine below...

Only time I've ever really worried about the height was when it snows here and the nose tends to collect and hit most of the buildup if it's not plowed since it's lower than 90% of the vehicles on the road.

**Jimmy ny** · 02-19-2016 02:16 PM

Rs5 on HR oe. Soon to be on Eibach

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**Mops@Nemesis** · 02-19-2016 02:21 PM

The rake on that sport drop is perfection Chris.

**Gonzoe11** · 02-19-2016 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Jimmy ny

Rs5 on HR oe. Soon to be on Eibach

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Looking good Jimmy. Do you have a FTG measurement on the OE's?
I know you and James were going to compare measurements, but I haven't seen anything posted.

**Jimmy ny** · 02-19-2016 04:09 PM

No. I have to measure.

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**Jimmy ny** · 02-20-2016 08:29 AM

261/8 front. 26 7/8 back. Ground to bottom of fender.

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**Diamond Dog** · 02-20-2016 08:53 AM

Here are pics of my car on OE HR springs. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Pipe-My-Build

I will be selling them in 1 week. About 6k miles on them (already settled in) so hit me up and I will make you a killer deal.

**Jimmy ny** · 02-20-2016 08:58 AM

Car after a Blackfire paint sealant.

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**Jimmy ny** · 02-20-2016 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Diamond Dog

Here are pics of my car on OE HR springs. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Pipe-My-Build

I will be selling them in 1 week. About 6k miles on them (already settled in) so hit me up and I will make you a killer deal.

What are switching into. I'm going for a bilstein/eibach Kit.

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**Diamond Dog** · 02-20-2016 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy ny

What are switching into. I'm going for a bilstein/eibach Kit.

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I think I am going to an KW kit. I dont track my car and will never make adjustments afterwards. The bilstein kits were nice, but I would be 2600 dollars to do it. A little steep for someone that doesn't really race around.

Curious as to what specific Bilstein combo you picked and why and the cost.

**Jimmy ny** · 02-20-2016 09:17 AM

I have on offer the bilstein b12 Kit. Sport shocks w/ eibach springs. The drop should be a tad higher than HR oe. Not a fan of coilivers.

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**rooneyy** · 02-20-2016 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by NVLARCHITECT

Gotta say OP, looks really good! Can I ask what shop you got your springs installed at?

Thanks bud. They were actually on there when I bought them from the previous owner.

**lizerd** · 02-21-2016 12:53 AM

I say keep it as is!!

H&R Sport Spring Drop ftw!

**NVLARCHITECT** · 02-21-2016 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Diamond Dog

Here are pics of my car on OE HR springs. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Pipe-My-Build

I will be selling them in 1 week. About 6k miles on them (already settled in) so hit me up and I will make you a killer deal.

PM'ed

**rooneyy** · 02-22-2016 03:30 PM

If this is the case then I will have a set of OE springs up for sale!

**Vanimal** · 02-23-2016 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy ny

Rs5 on HR oe. Soon to be on Eibach

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Any specific reason your going Eibach? Springs I assume?

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**Jimmy ny** · 02-23-2016 04:30 AM

A little different spring design Check Jamesrs5 's thread.

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**JamesRS5** · 02-23-2016 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy ny

A little different spring design Check Jamesrs5 's thread.

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http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Sport-Springs

I don't get any bouncing with these that some have reported with the H&R's.

**Vanimal** · 02-23-2016 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by JamesRS5

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-Sport-Springs

I don't get any bouncing with these that some have reported with the H&R's.

Interesting, would the same rules apply with my 2010 4.2L S5? I'm ready to put H&R OE's on any day now.

I'll have to read that thread when I'm not on mobile.

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**adbender** · 02-23-2016 11:25 AM

The drop looks fantastic on either HR sports or OE sports.

I found the HR sports too low for city/winter conditions.

Performance-wise, I was not happy with either (OE sports on my S4).

I dont think they well matched with stock dampers compared to other products.

I switched from HR sports to Kw HAS last week. Huge improvement in performance. The car just hugs rather than oscillates over bumps. A little firmer but still very comfortable.

**Jano4** · 02-24-2016 04:16 PM

I'd prefer the OE sport springs. The sports are a bit too low for my tastes.

**rooneyy** · 03-01-2016 05:27 PM

Decided to go with OE springs, getting them swapped in tomorrow.

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