If you want a good laugh check this out. Go to Eibach application guide and look at the part number of the springs for your 2006 HHR. Then look up the part number of the springs for the 2006 Cobalt. Link to Eibach application guide:http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/002306.5.7593740348500027700
Pretty funny huh? :roll: :D All the more reason to go Goldline if you do lower your HHR. :beer:

If you want a good laugh check this out. Go to Eibach application guide and look at the part number of the springs for your 2006 HHR. Then look up the part number of the springs for the 2006 Cobalt. Link to Eibach application guide:http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/002306.5.7593740348500027700
Pretty funny huh? :roll: :D All the more reason to go Goldline if you do lower your HHR. :beer:


The new Eibach kit isn't out yet. I've never even heard of the gold lines.

When is the Eibach kit coming out? (Sounds like a sexuality issue but ya know what I mean).

jerij

But they are still recomending the wrong kit. If the new kit isn't out yet they should stop recomending the wrong Cobalt springs. They don't care about peoples rides they only care about people money.

Cobalt springs will work so they are technically not wrong.

But the HHR weighs more. I like Eibach and they would be my first choice. ;) That's why I was on their website first and then some competitors. I just thought that was a little wrong and made me lose a little respect for them. In the end I'm sure their product will speak for itself and be one of the best on the market.

But Cap'n, which product are you talking about? The wrong Cobalt ones that will fit, or the right HHR one's that aren't available?

jerij

Even though the HHR and Cobalt are on the same platform and their overall weights are close, the HHR has more weight bias in the rear. The Eibach springs which are currently the same for both are a little on the soft side for spring rate in the rear of the HHR.

A couple of weeks ago I spoke to an Eibach engineer about sway bars for the HHR (expected out in Feb.!!) and also asked about the springs. He said that they were near the new rate for the HHR rear and should have a revised kit out next month.

The Gold-Lines are good springs and have the spring rates already sorted out specific to the HHR. Many have already installed them and seem happy with them. Me... I've got a set here in a box with no HHR to put 'em on! My car is 2 weeks overdue now, but the dealer GM says Chevy told him we should see it around the end of the week. I'll believe it when I see it!

But Cap'n, which product are you talking about? The wrong Cobalt ones that will fit, or the right HHR one's that aren't available?

jerij

The right ones. Like I said, I like Eibach and would love them on my HHR. I think the Goldlines will drop it a little too low for me. The Eibachs will drop it less. Plus as snksknr94 kind of mentioned in a round about kind of way Eibach is a more well known name. I was kind of unaware of Goldline untill recently but the seem to have the only HHR specific kit on the market now. Maybe it's worth the wait for Eibachs? :confused: Who else plans on dropping their HHR and what do you plan on using? :confused: Of course people who have already done it speak up also. :beer: Also does anyone know is any other suspension companies are planning anything? :confused: I was kind of against lowering my HHR at first but ever since I added my HHR to my sig looking at that gap in the wheel well is killing me. :(

I'm like you CH, the goldline is to low for me. I checked out socallhhr's last weekend and that's too much for me. Now that I see the eibach kit I'm thinking thats the way to go. :thumb:

Socal's doesn't look bad, just not for me. Definitley got to get this thing closer to the ground though. :bow:

there is a set of springs on ebay that drop it 1.75 there made by the old owners of suspension techniques their reasonably priced

One of the reasons I'm so worried about ride height is because of my molded splash guards. They are already only a couple of inches off the ground and I like the way they look so I don't really want to take them off unless I absolutely have to.

As I've said before, I've NO desire to lower my car any (in)significant amount. If the stats on the Eibach stay true (1", no", whatever), that's what I'll use. I could just put some firmer shocks on but will probably do the springs while I'm at it. I'm not opposed to sway bars but I don't see myself slinging around the curves of my suburbia at my age. And BTW, my Firehawks are just fine.

jerij

I didn't want to lower it either but there is just way too much gap in the wheel wells.

Bigger rims/tires in the back perhaps? (Can be a suspension nightmare but it can look so good).

jerij

True but the I might have to worry about width because it doesnt look like we have much room. Did you ever look in the back side of our wheel wells and see that odd protrusion inside behind the rim? If I went to a larger tire/rim combo in the back I shouldn't have to worry about my speedometer reading right seeing as how it is front wheel drive correct? Provided I keep the front measurements the same.

I'm waiting on the eibach sportlines. Those with a few other items, wheels, HID's, maybe billet, and tint. I like cars that are sutle, not that look like somebody drove them through a JC Whitney catalog.

I found some springs from Canuck motorsports that drop it 1.5"and the guy told me they would be available within the month so I will post when he lets me know.They are about $150 shipped.Anybody have any good or bad things to say about Canuck motorsports? Heres the link http://cgi.ebay.com/CM-Lowering-Springs-CHEVY-HHR-2005-2006-05-06-chevrolet_W0QQitemZ8008601108QQcategoryZ33582QQssP ageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anybody have any good or bad things to say about Canuck motorsports?

All I can say is who the hell is Canuck Motorsports? I have never heard of them in my life. :confused:

All I can say is who the hell is Canuck Motorsports? I have never heard of them in my life. :confused:


I'll second that.

http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/index.html

Canuck Motorsports (CM) is a supplier of performance suspension lowering / lift products. We purchase our CM springs (for all car and some truck/SUV applications) from a respected Canadian manufacturer who supplies for a number of suspension companies in the US. All of CM's other springs and kits are by Springtech (ST, of USA). ST owners are the original owners of Suspension Techniques, which was started in 1979 and sold to Belltech In 1995. A number of parts in ST's kits are currently made by Doetsch and Chassis Tech (also of USA).

More companies I have never heard of. :confused: The HHR isn't on the list of vehicles that they make springs for but the Cobalt is. :confused: I wonder if they are also repackaging Cobalt springs? :roll:

As far as I know "No".They don't have the HHR springs available yet but they are supposed to be ready sometime soon.I'll ask just to make sure they aren't cobalt springs.

Ok I got a message from Canuck motorsports and the dude says they are not the cobalt springs. I guess they are in production and should be in anytime.

Anybody know how much a shop normally charges to replace springs?

Just dropped mine off at the shop for lowering, its costing me $400.00. I went with the eibach pro set, mainly because i've seen them on another HHR and it looks good but not lower than i'd personally like, and the goldlines are just to far of a drop for my taste! Car wont be ready until later tonite so i'll post pics tomorrow. Well until then :beer:

Just dropped mine off at the shop for lowering, its costing me $400.00. I went with the eibach pro set, mainly because i've seen them on another HHR and it looks good but not lower than i'd personally like, and the goldlines are just to far of a drop for my taste! Car wont be ready until later tonite so i'll post pics tomorrow. Well until then :beer:
i think the difference in the two spring kits is only 1/4 inch in the rear only. wow!

Just dropped mine off at the shop for lowering, its costing me $400.00.

Hopefully that's for the springs and labor. :confused: If that's labor alone make sure they throw in a free tub of vasoline. :eek:

Hopefully that's for the springs and labor. :confused: If that's labor alone make sure they throw in a free tub of vasoline. :eek:
and a reacharound! :beer:

Oh No the $400.00 was everything out the door (parts + labor, no tax since i purchased my wheels from them last week). Picked the car up last night and drove it to work and home this morning and im extremely happy with it (have'nt noticed any difference in ride quality and imo it looks alot better lowered in combination with the wheels! Will post pics once the sun decides to show itself.

Will post pics once the sun decides to show itself.

Then you'll make me jealous. :(

I uploaded the pics to the members gallery if anyone would like to see my HHR's new improved stance :D

Thats looks really good..Congrats!

Are they the Eibach springs that have the same part number as the Cobalt springs or are they the corrected HHR springs?

The kit i got happened to be the one that shares part #s with the cobalt (so their the cobalt springs). But i still like the way it looks & feels on the road. I probably should have held out for the corrected springs but i'm not very patient, but i'm not disappointed with the result or my impulsiveness. I kept my stock springs just in case i want to return the car back to its original height (plus with the kit i have there was no need to trim the bump stops).

I just bought gold line for mine

I was looking on Ebay and found Socals listing for the Goldline Springs but they are like $30 cheaper than on the Socal website.Is the shipping free if you order from the website Socal?

No. definitely not. Springs are metal and they are heavy. I listed those on eBay to increase our visibility. Also remember: the opening bid for something on eBay is usually not what they will end at. That is why I listed them lower. I'm pretty sure a few people will end up bidding on them. Its an auction...the price keeps going up (as people bid), until the auction ends.

I know you might expect that but I have an online skateshop and I listed on Ebay.People dont wanna pay on ebay especially when there are others listed for less.I know they dont have the same springs but people are gonna wanna spend less.I could be wrong but don't be suprised if you don't turn the profit you were looking for.Oh and then they have the fees.Listing fee,final value fee and blah blah blah.

I know you might expect that but I have an online skateshop and I listed on Ebay.

Online skateshop? As in skateboarding? :confused:

yea skateboarding..Why the frown?

It was confused, this is frown: :( . Nothing is wrong with skateboarding! It is one of the greatest things on earth. I have been skating since I was a kid and I'll be 29 on Friday. I just don't get a chance to go out and skate that much any more. :( Does that mean I get a fellow board member discount? :)

I usually work out deals with everybody.What do you usually skate?

I've been selling other merchandise on eBay for over 4-years. I'm well aware of the fees involved. What you might not know, is that a seller has certain privelidges - one being we can see how many people are "watching" our products. Right now there are several watching the springs and someof our other listed products. Even if no one bids until the end...there will be some action going on! $189 for Gold-Lines in an excellent price!

As I said earlier - I'm mainly listing right now to increase our companies visibility.
If I take a hit on a set of springs or two, no big deal. :thumb:

I understand what your saying but if you continue to undercut your website you will end up relying on ebay.Market the Goldlines.Tell people why they are the best choice and why it would be stupid to pay less for springs that aren't as good.If anything you should sell for more on ebay then you do on the website.Regardless of the price people are still going to look if they are interested in the product.Then just put a link on your listing saying you have all of these great products.Sell through your site and not ebay because we all know those bastards are rich enough.

I usually work out deals with everybody.What do you usually skate?

I have been riding a LibTech for a while with Tensor trucks, black panther bearings, Enjoi wheels, and Gold Fronts to hold it together.

oh ok so you ride a new school deck?Well I have a ton of companys available so let me know when your in the market.

I apologize for talking about something else other than the topic.Notice I didn't add a link to my website though.

oh ok so you ride a new school deck?

Yeah but that doesn't mean I can't do a boneless or caveman slide! :cool: :D

How does lowering affect the ride? SoCal can you tell any differance as far as it being stiffer or softer?

Stiffer. I have never heard of lowering a car and getting a softer ride.

Yea that's what I figured. I was just wondering how much stiffer. I like the look but if it messes w/ the ride too much I wounldn't do it.

That's part of the reason why I can't decide if I want to lower mine. I think I am going to but I'm at least going to wait untill spring so the snow will be melted and I can do it myself. That should give me enough time to decide if thats really what I want to next. If it's not lowering it then it will be exhaust.