This past Sunday my friend was able to install the H&R springs on my Ody. Here’s my review after about an hour of test driving.
Air Lifts: They do fit. Although a bit snugger than before. I’ve tried inflating and deflating them – seems to be still working. I would have to load it up to see how it really handles it.
Ride: Feels exactly the same as stock on regular (smooth) roads. But on speed bumps you definitely notice the lesser spring rate. When it goes up it quickly comes down - at that's it! No extra bouncing but a little harsher than stock was (same goes for train tracks). Also, I noticed when the back end went over the speed bumps it made an extra ‘thump’ or ‘gulp’ noise. I’ll have to see what’s up with that. But I did have the Air Lifts inflated at the time.
Handling: I honestly don't notice a huge improvement in handling. It always handled good before so...I can't really say it's any better. The body-roll control is slightly improved but don't expect to be ready to take on Civics in the slaloms just yet.
Overall: I'm VERY pleased with the result. My Ody now looks the way I always wanted it to look - more aggressive but still able to clear most of things on the road. We probably have the steepest driveway on the block and my friends w/ lowered cars usually either scrape their kits or exhausts if they don’t angle it just right. But my Ody clears it with no problem. I was also able to keep my Air Lifts. Those were 2 of my major concerns. I’ll probably get the wheels aligned next weekend once everything settles.
There are also new pics in the Gallery if anyone’s interested.
-Nestor
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Air Lifts: They do fit. Although a bit snugger than before. I’ve tried inflating and deflating them – seems to be still working. I would have to load it up to see how it really handles it.
Ride: Feels exactly the same as stock on regular (smooth) roads. But on speed bumps you definitely notice the lesser spring rate. When it goes up it quickly comes down - at that's it! No extra bouncing but a little harsher than stock was (same goes for train tracks). Also, I noticed when the back end went over the speed bumps it made an extra ‘thump’ or ‘gulp’ noise. I’ll have to see what’s up with that. But I did have the Air Lifts inflated at the time.
Handling: I honestly don't notice a huge improvement in handling. It always handled good before so...I can't really say it's any better. The body-roll control is slightly improved but don't expect to be ready to take on Civics in the slaloms just yet.
Overall: I'm VERY pleased with the result. My Ody now looks the way I always wanted it to look - more aggressive but still able to clear most of things on the road. We probably have the steepest driveway on the block and my friends w/ lowered cars usually either scrape their kits or exhausts if they don’t angle it just right. But my Ody clears it with no problem. I was also able to keep my Air Lifts. Those were 2 of my major concerns. I’ll probably get the wheels aligned next weekend once everything settles.
There are also new pics in the Gallery if anyone’s interested.
-Nestor
