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Old 1st April 2016, 13:10   #21
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ride height only 5mm lower at present but will repost when springs settle.they are brand new springs compared to the 70000 milers that have been taken off
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Well, if only you were right.. First I had H&R springs with original 75 dampers and the car was almost undrivable on uneven roads, it got better with MG comfort dampers (from Mat Price), but I am afraid that is about how far I have come and honestly I tired of it now. So no more trying something new for me..
I just hope original springs with mg comfort dampers will be ok..
I don't dispute your findings I'm just very surprised that H&R Progressive springs are so harsh in a straight line as they are claimed by the manufacturer to provide "superb ride quality and comfort."

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update on springs,did lots of b roads today.gave car a good run.difference between comfort sport and motobuild springs is a much better turn in.ride up to now just a bit harder but to be expected.on motorway cannot tell difference.will report more when springs settle in 4 weeks.
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update on springs,did lots of b roads today.gave car a good run.difference between comfort sport and motobuild springs is a much better turn in.ride up to now just a bit harder but to be expected.on motorway cannot tell difference.will report more when springs settle in 4 weeks.
Sounds promising apart from only a 5mm drop. Springs don't usually take to long to settle.
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Sounds promising apart from only a 5mm drop. Springs don't usually take to long to settle.
hi,also running 235/40/18 falken ze914 tyres.quiet tyre. have used falkens for 20 years great value tyres.
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hi,after having springs on car for 2 months here are my findings.car lowered 25/28mm all round.ride comfort on a good surface is comparable to comfort sport.on rough roads ride is a lot like the mg sports set up.handling is superb no roll,is a lot stiffer and goes round corners better than comfort sport set up.height from centre of wheels to top of arch all round is 358/360mm,reducing the wheelarch gap.i think Darryl at motobuild is starting to market these in the coming weeks so anyone interested give him a call,regards.
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Anything else to report on these mate,pic maybe.
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