Eibach or Goldline?
#21
GDZ is absolutely right the first edition GoldLines are a much more stiff ride, then when you add a nitrogen fill in the tires you do get a "solid" ride...but I have driven worse...all of my hotrods that were lowered old school... cut or warmed coils and rear lowering blocks. Probably a contributing factor to my kidney problems today !!! Don Juan the drop you mentioned matches my first gens...
#22
#26
1.75'' front, 2.125'' rear. I don't really get too many passengers in the panel, but the most weight I've had in the back is probably around 150-200 pounds. I didn't notice a difference. General ride quality is very good. A little stiffer than stock, but that's expected and it's still comfortable. When you hit rough road though, it gets bouncy. But that's expected as well, since you're still using the stock struts.
I almost got Koni struts and shocks, but I decided to wait for KYB to release theirs since I could live with the ride quality. I'd actually like to be about another inch lower and have the suspension stiffer.
I almost got Koni struts and shocks, but I decided to wait for KYB to release theirs since I could live with the ride quality. I'd actually like to be about another inch lower and have the suspension stiffer.
#27
See this post on my eibach springs.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brakes-%7C-suspension-%7C-shocks-%7C-struts-24/hhr-panel-eibach-sportline-9330/
#29
To Don Juan... I am running the goldlines as well and have no issues yet. Loading the HHR with 5 adults and my sub box and still running smooth. I haven't really noticed it being rough or harsh like some say, but then I'm used to the lowered ride. Don't know what generation I have, probably the 3rd by what everyone else here says, but I wish I could get a little more drop myself too. Remember, the only way to know is to order and try it out, there is always ebay