05Imola
01-02-2016, 09:42 AM
I've had the H&R touring CupKit for a few months now. I've put about 5-8k on the kit and for a daily driver you couldn't ask for more. The car is definitely stiffer than stock so there goes any doubt about that. From what I understand the lowering is the same as H&R sport springs but they are matched to the H&R shocks/struts. Some say they are the same springs. Either way, the ride height is perfect for me.
I also did 3 AutoX events and that is where this kit does not deliver very well. I know this kit wasn't meant for that but when I bought it I didn't think I'd be autocrossing again. Don't get me wrong, it does a fine job but for someone that has done a few other events with cars with coilovers this will disappoint. For someone that is just starting out and not doing many events this is perfect. What I noticed in really tight corners is that the dampeners are not stiff enough. You can feel the car ride on the spring and the car leans into corners a lot. I installed sway bars and that has remedied the problem slightly but the shocks leave a lot to be desired in that regards. I will be buying coilovers come spring just because I plan on doing a full season of autocross this year and my car will no longer be used as much.
TL;DR
Great kit for a daily driver/occasional sprited driving. Good lows
Not well dampened for autocross
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/D1162882-B2C6-4734-BDBC-B4624ABD0486.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/D1162882-B2C6-4734-BDBC-B4624ABD0486.jpg.html)
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/7F46443B-0C66-4C80-9C80-D2997AE3DC37.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/7F46443B-0C66-4C80-9C80-D2997AE3DC37.jpg.html)
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/B65204E7-86AB-4F2A-B99E-923FBB363ACE.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/B65204E7-86AB-4F2A-B99E-923FBB363ACE.jpg.html)
And now on snow tires
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/C41743AA-6976-4CE4-911E-F847CC3F8C63.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/C41743AA-6976-4CE4-911E-F847CC3F8C63.jpg.html)
I also did 3 AutoX events and that is where this kit does not deliver very well. I know this kit wasn't meant for that but when I bought it I didn't think I'd be autocrossing again. Don't get me wrong, it does a fine job but for someone that has done a few other events with cars with coilovers this will disappoint. For someone that is just starting out and not doing many events this is perfect. What I noticed in really tight corners is that the dampeners are not stiff enough. You can feel the car ride on the spring and the car leans into corners a lot. I installed sway bars and that has remedied the problem slightly but the shocks leave a lot to be desired in that regards. I will be buying coilovers come spring just because I plan on doing a full season of autocross this year and my car will no longer be used as much.
TL;DR
Great kit for a daily driver/occasional sprited driving. Good lows
Not well dampened for autocross
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/D1162882-B2C6-4734-BDBC-B4624ABD0486.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/D1162882-B2C6-4734-BDBC-B4624ABD0486.jpg.html)
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/7F46443B-0C66-4C80-9C80-D2997AE3DC37.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/7F46443B-0C66-4C80-9C80-D2997AE3DC37.jpg.html)
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/B65204E7-86AB-4F2A-B99E-923FBB363ACE.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/B65204E7-86AB-4F2A-B99E-923FBB363ACE.jpg.html)
And now on snow tires
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/C41743AA-6976-4CE4-911E-F847CC3F8C63.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/C41743AA-6976-4CE4-911E-F847CC3F8C63.jpg.html)