I'm looking for spring for my stock shocks.
From the specs, these two are similar.
And i only heard good things about H&R so far...while KGM has the jdm factor (and thus more money
Anybody has first hand experience comparing these two spring? I want the usual drop and at least keep the R handling if not improving it.
Any help appreciated.

 

KGM is one of the leading manufacturer for springs in Japan. The rates that they offer are pretty suitable for stock shocks. I will not compare these springs with H&R.

 

H&R springs are also one of the worlds best spring manufacters. I'm sure you would be happy with either. I would guess the H&R's are cheaper in price because anything with Japan connected to it is more $$$. I have the H&R's and think they work pretty good.

 

H&R sports for ITR suck! I have 'em on my car and the left rear spring is already sagging (5k miles on the car). Although I've had good experiences with H&R springs in the past. Theres no way I'd recommend them for an R.

 

I didn't think good springs sag. I thougt that the bushing that they rest on compresses/settles.

CB

 

I've had my HR sports on for 30k + miles (granted, its not an itr...but you get the idea) with no sagging. They work for me.

Tom

 

Sports... everyone has them... anyone have any experience w/ the OE's or are they the same thing? i dont want to lower my car that much... thanks...

 

Any more opinion ?
Some more info i dig up:
H&r sport: F360 lb/in R320 lb/in
KGM supersport: F212 to 368 lb/in R156 to 268 lb/in

So seems like H&r is even more stiffer in the back.
When looking at spring, what other to look for other than spring rate and height?
With the price of KGM, i can get H&R + ingall camber kit...which i think is necessary for both drop anyway....

 

Don't forget KGM specializes in Japanese cars. Quality, KGM will be better and the rates are more precise . Alot of the H&R springs are manufactured in USA these days so quality has gone down compare that they used to be.


[Modified by AJ PwR, 7:05 PM 4/25/2002]

 

Does KG/MM have springs that lower less than an inch?

 

Yes . KGM offers the DR Supersports which lowers the ITR about 20mm-25mm.