[ColdFlameGTi]

I'd appreciate if someone could point out the differences between the subj and, say, H&R + Bilsteins. Like which is lower/harsher/etc.
Thank you!

 

[craig20v]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (ColdFlameGTi)

cup kit is a specifically matched combo of springs/struts/shocks. lowers the car 2"
h&r and bilsteins are not matched but still offer excellent ride and handling. sport lowers 1.5 & race lowers 2" & 1.75-2".

 

[redshifter]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (craig20v)

Does anyone have any pics of an H&R Cup Kit on a GTI? I'm considering getting this kit but I don't want my car to look slammed ... is 2" excessively low?

Also, New Dimensions in CA told me that if you get a Cup Kit, you *must* install a front sway bar as well.

 

[craig20v]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (redshifter)

2" is not that low. it's a good look if you want "sporty".

 

[chilipepperxxx]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (redshifter)

Here is my car with the H&R Cupkit...I think the cupkit has the perfect drop.

 

[redshifter]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (chilipepperxxx)

chilipepperxxx,
Looking good! Yeah, that is a nice drop ... I gotta clean up the gaps around my tires!!

 

[ColdFlameGTi]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (chilipepperxxx)

Thanks everyone!
Is H&R cup kit ride quality closer to H&R sport or racing?
Also is it cheaper to get the cup kit?
BTW how much it all costs

I mean springs+shocks (or cup kit) AND front and read sway bars. I'm also confused (and I guess need some education) about what kind of bars there are.

 

[craig20v]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (ColdFlameGTi)

cup kit is usually cheaper.
it rides great. I've only compared it to sports/bilsteins and it's comparable.

 

[Y2KVR6GTI]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (craig20v)

quote:[HR][/HR]cup kit is usually cheaper.
it rides great. I've only compared it to sports/bilsteins and it's comparable.[HR][/HR]​

Did youneed a new front sway bar?

 

[Y2KVR6GTI]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (craig20v)

quote:[HR][/HR]cup kit is usually cheaper.
it rides great. I've only compared it to sports/bilsteins and it's comparable.[HR][/HR]​

Did you need a new front sway bar?

 

[craig20v]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (Y2KVR6GTI)

need? no
should? definitely.

 

[chilipepperxxx]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (craig20v)

I ended up getting the H&R front swaybar, but the salesman tried talking me out of it, I guess you could say. He told me that I really probably wouldn't need it, but there was a chance there may be some rubbing. I chose to get it just to be on the safe side. As for pricing, the cupkit was $600 and the front sway was $200. Very reasonable for a matched spring/shock kit made by H&R.

 

[Lamfalus]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (chilipepperxxx)

What bugs me about having to get the swaybar is that you're paying money to get what you already have (meaning the H&R isn't any stiffer than the stock swaybar; and I wouldn't want it to be, the car has enough understeer as it is), you just get more clearance. I myself wouldn't want to get it unless I was 100% sure that it was 100% necessary. $200 isn't chump change for something you may not need. If you need it then that's fine. But I wish there was a difinitive answer on the subject. Like, "If your driveshaft is 42mm or less, then you do not need a new swaybar." What baffles me is that they even produced various sized driveshafts. Seems kind of odd. Plus, the front swaybar looks like it'd be a royal PITA to install. Most people probably don't worry as they have someone else do it, but to me that spoils the fun. I like doing my own work wherever I can. And the front swaybar is a job I wouldn't want to tackle unless I had to. If only the swaybars on these cars were as easy to change as the bar on an A4, or the bar on a Mk3 for that matter (even though those aren't super easy, it's gotta be easier than on a Mk4).

 

[ColdFlameGTi]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (lamfalus)

So what is the problem if you don't install H&R sway bar?

 

[craig20v]

Re: What is a H&R cup kit? (ColdFlameGTi)

drive shaft clearence under max wheel turn.