im about to put new springs on my b6 1.8. im looking at eibach, or neuspeed. which is better? any opinion is appreciated. thanks

 

I have nuespeed 2" drop and i'm pretty happy with them, its a very comfortable ride not rough at all

 

Neuspeed over Eibach for comfort. Eibach had sagging issues two years ago. I think they resolved them with the newer products.

 

so imola, neuspeed is better for ride comfort, but not as good for performance? are they just softer, or is there something else about them?

 

Both the damping and spring rates are dialed in to give good ride comfort without sacrificing too much in performance, but they are not as performance oriented as the Stasis/Koni systems. Each Stasis system is designed specifically for each model vehicle.

Don't get me wrong, the Neuspeed will be a nice change from stock and you will get the lowered look. Neuspeed is very good about setting the heights at their lowest "safe" height. You can rest assured the ride and look will be great.

 

i reccommend h&r but that is just me.

 

To prevent the arguement over what is better you must look at what it is you want from the spring? Are you wanting it to just lower the car (Neuspeed Race 2" Vs. Eibach Sport 1.25"). Or are you seeking better performance (neuspeed Race & Sport 350/400 rate Vs. Eibach 450/500 rate). I run the Neuspeed Race for the stance and this is my daliy driver so I didn't want somthing really stiff. Even thought 100 lbs dosn't sound like alot it really is when it come to spring rate.

Spring Rate = the amount of pressure or wieght it takes to compress the spring one (1) inch. i.e. 400lbs spring rate means it take 400lbs to compress the spring one (1) inch.

The higher the spring rate the stiffer the ride but also the more response you will get out of the car and the butt dyno. Where a spring rate in the 300-400 range is nice and a great inprovment over stock you will not sacrifice alot of comfort for this performance upgrade.

You should also look into changing out your shocks at the same time as the shocks stock are not set up for stiff springs and will wear out relitivly fast and cost money now or then. So in saving your stock parts for selling them or for reinstalling later I would suggest you go wtih a set of Koni or Bilstiens to save yourself the headache later.

Just my 2 cents, I don't calm it is right but this is what I have always been told.