H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers?

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H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? #1405964 23/01/2013 22:59 23/01/2013 22:59
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria Markiz OP Enjoying the ride
Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Has anyone tried this before? I know from reading here on the forum that the most popular/best combo is the Eibach/Bilstein but I got a set of H&R sptings that i couldn't resist - £147 delivered! (To Southern Ireland) I did a bit of a research here and the closest I got to was this by Jimbo : H&R Springs They were £224 at the time.. And where would be the best place to buy a set of Bilstein B6 dampers these days? The cheapest i got so far is 2 x Front and 2 x Rear dampers for £ 579.41 delivered. (To Southern Ireland) Cheers Ivan.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1406078 24/01/2013 12:57 24/01/2013 12:57
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Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	Ivan, I never did get round to buying or fitting the HR springs but let us know what you think. I do know that on other car forums, the HR like with the coupe, lower that extra 5mm or so but usually people say the ride is slightly firmer.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422248 15/04/2013 22:25 15/04/2013 22:25
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Okay people... Little problematic update : After having bought the H&R lowering springs few months ago today I have decided that I`ll put them on the B6 dampers just to see how they`ll look and guess what... Ta-daaaa! They don`t FIT... So obviously they are not for the 20VT model? What are they for though? According to the box they are for the 20VT... Yes I know... Absolutely noob like move on my behalf not checking this straight away but I`ve never seen the standard springs so I didn`t know how they look like at all.. I just trusted the company that they know and by the description on the box I was happy enough... So... Anyone? Any ideas?..

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422250 15/04/2013 22:47 15/04/2013 22:47
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,904 Poland deannn_20VT My life on the forum
deannn_20VT My life on the forum Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,904 Poland	It even says on the box black metalic powdercoated.... Sad to say but you will struggle to return them now... ECP got stupid rules re returns Really sorry for you mate. EDIT - similar thing happened to me when I was doing cambel on my 16VT. They sent me wrong belts for AC/PAS. You can imagine how pissed off I was having all belts and water pump off the car... Last edited by deannn_20VT; 15/04/2013 22:52. www.jacksonracing.pl

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: deannn_20VT] #1422260 15/04/2013 23:27 15/04/2013 23:27
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Damn... I can imagine alright.. Well.. I Still "chanced my arm" and sent an email to Karishma (the woman that was dealing with me). We`ll see what they`ll say tomorrow... Fingers crossed! P.S. Here is another fella with similar problem : Urgent H&R spring problem! Could this be an H&R themselves issue I wonder? Because Eurocarparts don`t stock these springs they are "Available to order" items so they will order them for you if you put an order...?

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422278 16/04/2013 01:17 16/04/2013 01:17
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charlie_croker I need some sleep Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,618 SE Essex	You can return them as "Not of Merchantable Quality", eg you purchased them for Fiat Coupe 20VT and they patently aren't as described. Though they may not give you a refund they should supply the correct goods Happy

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422283 16/04/2013 02:27 16/04/2013 02:27
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,580 Melbourne, Australia Scuderia My life on the forum
Scuderia My life on the forum Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,580 Melbourne, Australia	Wait, they look like the rear springs for a Coupe. You are however trying to install them on the front struts. Where are the other 2 springs?

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422298 16/04/2013 08:32 16/04/2013 08:32
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,904 Poland deannn_20VT My life on the forum
deannn_20VT My life on the forum Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,904 Poland	That was my first thought but I think in the 2nd pic you can see two different springs... HR are black not blue. Last edited by deannn_20VT; 16/04/2013 09:20. www.jacksonracing.pl

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: deannn_20VT] #1422315 16/04/2013 11:19 16/04/2013 11:19
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Originally Posted by Scuderia Wait, they look like the rear springs for a Coupe. You are however trying to install them on the front struts. Where are the other 2 springs? Originally Posted by deannn_20VT That was my first thought but I think in the 2nd pic you can see two different springs... HR are black not blue. Yes, Dean is right. On the second picture you can see the two different springs (front and rear).

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422321 16/04/2013 12:17 16/04/2013 12:17
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,580 Melbourne, Australia Scuderia My life on the forum
Scuderia My life on the forum Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,580 Melbourne, Australia	Oh I see. Yeah they are the wrong springs.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422353 16/04/2013 15:51 16/04/2013 15:51
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Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	They look like a VW spring set! Oh dear mate, I'd get them returned and get the Eibachs instead.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Jimbo] #1422365 16/04/2013 16:41 16/04/2013 16:41
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Yes Jimbo... This is what I`ll do. Even if they don`t take them back if I can find out what sort of a car they are for I can sell them i suppose... Eibachs is what I`ll be getting next.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422395 16/04/2013 18:19 16/04/2013 18:19
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Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	They usually print the spring part number on the spring. Any sign of writing on them?

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422404 16/04/2013 18:45 16/04/2013 18:45
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Yup there is numbers on them alright... When I finish work I`ll take few photos of them and I`ll post them up.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422437 16/04/2013 20:50 16/04/2013 20:50
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Here is whats on the springs - Front and Rear: Hope they are not for a LADA or something like that.. Because I`m going to have a hard time selling them!

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422439 16/04/2013 21:03 16/04/2013 21:03
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Ummmm... A bit of search around I think the springs I have are for Chevy Cruze?? H&R Sport Lowering Springs Chevy Cruze LS/LT (2011-2012-2013) 28976-1 Chevy Cruze LS/LT 2011+ H&R Sport Springs (H&R 28976-1) 11-12 Cruze LS and 11-12 Cruze LT H&R Sport Springs 28976-1 Lord help me with this sale...

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422440 16/04/2013 21:12 16/04/2013 21:12
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Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	28976-1 is the part number for a Chevrolet Cruize H&R spring set.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422450 16/04/2013 21:46 16/04/2013 21:46
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	How the hell did I end up with lowering springs for a Chevorlet... Because I`m getting no reply on my email.. I`ll ring them up tomorrow and let them know what the story is... There is a staff member in H&R or Euro car parts that needs to be shot and thrown to the alligators...

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1422513 17/04/2013 04:13 17/04/2013 04:13
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Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,707 Gone	There's not much in really, if you snort a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce whilst rubbing pepper in your eyes and then instantly look at a selection of Coupe and Chevrolet pictures, I bet you couldn't even notice the difference! Easy mistake to make.

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Jimbo] #1422566 17/04/2013 12:58 17/04/2013 12:58
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Originally Posted by Jimbo There's not much in really, if you snort a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce whilst rubbing pepper in your eyes and then instantly look at a selection of Coupe and Chevrolet pictures, I bet you couldn't even notice the difference! Easy mistake to make. Hahaha This will definitely be my next email to them...

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1446450 03/09/2013 22:28 03/09/2013 22:28
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Markiz OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 514 Ireland/Bulgaria	Little update on this little issue... After a total of 40 emails with about 15 different EUROCARPARTS.CO.UK staff members and many months passed (4 months ) This morning I have finally received my replacement H&R Lowering Springs (THE CORRECT ONES)................. It was such a painful and exhausting experience with a happy end though... The lesson of all this? - God help you if you get something wrong with this company!

Re: H&R Springs on Bilstein B6 dampers? [Re: Markiz] #1446507 04/09/2013 09:58 04/09/2013 09:58
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Purple_akky Unregistered P	Looking at getting the bilsteins when I get my coupe at the end of the month, let us know how the ride is as mine has standard shocks and eibachs with 18s and the ride is too firm.