Fr lowering advice??

Checkley8

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Has been covered over and over but after some opinions.... Looking to lower my Fr what's everyone's choice in terms of springs for a level drop?

Don't want to ruin the comfort but want to fill the arches a little more .... After searching the thread the h&r 40mm springs seem to be a good option

What's people's opinions?

Does anyone have any pictures of an Fr lowered on 40mm h&r springs?
 

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This is mine on H&R springs. When I first got them, I thought hmmm, that isn't very low. But them seem to have settled now and I'm happy with them!
 

Checkley8

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Thanks for the pic looks smart exactly what I'm after...

What's the ride and handling like compared to standard springs?
 

richicupra

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Going to go with the 40mm h&r where's the cheapest place to get them?

There's only one H&R spring kit for the mk2 Leon, they lower 30 or 40 mm depending which model you fit them to. On the Cupra and FR you get a 30 mm drop.

There is a German seller on eBay who is about the cheapest, item number: 200874286055
 

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I'm after the same springs but for a 2010 Leon Cupra R, anybody recommend a seller?


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Daniel M

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I too have 40mm H&R's and love them. Improved ride over standard and also bought from the seller mentioned a bit further up.
 

Dan FR

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How does the Mk2 manage with clearance over speedbumps when lowered on H&R springs?

I live in a built-up area in a major city, so naturally I can't do more than 500 yards without incurring a speed bump or 4..... At the moment being standard height I can drive straight over the middle of most of them and barely need to slow down......

I've had a seriously low car in the past and it was not fun crawling over bumps at 2 mph at awkward angles to avoid scraping/hitting something
 

Dan FR

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You haven't seen the speed bumps round this way! :rofl::lol:

I genuinely think it will make a huge difference. Been wanting to lower it for the last 2 years :confused:
 

Daniel M

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I think you'll be fine Dan, but the really big ones will need to be taken one wheel on, one off if you know what I mean. I personally suffer no issues or scraping.
 

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How does the Mk2 manage with clearance over speedbumps when lowered on H&R springs?

I have the H&R springs and a triple R front splitter making the front even lower to the ground. But I've not scraped a speed bump (yet) and there are all sorts around here, the rounded ones, double bumps (FFS) and those sharp angled ones.
 

Ashers16

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Will these fit the face lift fr alright? Been wanting to lower it for a year now. Sorry if this is a stupid question don't know a lot about cars mechanically lol

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