This is my first post to the forum so here goes :)

I am wanting to low my 2011 1LT HHR. I have seen several posts that say the FE5 with Eibach spring is the way to go and keep the ride quality. I have notched though that there are 2 FE5 kits. One for the cobalt and one for the HHR. Which one will be best. The cobalt seems to be less expensive. Suggestions?

 

Welcome to the forum zap-mann, I really like my Fe5 suspension, I bought and installed pedders on it and it was too bouncy.Took them out and sold them. The GM performance guy's got it right. You can expext 3/4" to 1" drop if you change to it. Find an SS and park next to it, to see.

 

SS Fan what springs did you fininally end up using?

 

The Eibach springs are smoother than the FE5 springs for dd imo. They have similar ride height as well.

 

What shocks and struts are best though the cobalt FE5 or the HHR FE5?

 

I'm running around on FE5 09 cobalt SS/TC springs and cobalt FE5 shocks and struts. I personally like the FE3 springs off a cobalt SS/SC better, but they were to low for me to haul or tow anything.

 

Wait the cobalt FE3 spring gave a LOWER ride height? I have heard the FE5 spring on the SC/CC was a little lower but this is the first i have heard on the FE3.

 

I am looking for at Least 1" up front and at least 1.5" in the back. I will have a decent size stereo back there but not too bad. Ultimately will have SS HHR rims too as I have stock LT rims now. IF that makes N e difference.

 

SS/SC never had FE5 springs or suspension. They were FE3 springs and suspension, and yes they are lower than the newer FE5 SS/TC springs and suspension.

 

So HHRfreak mentioned that the Eibach was smoother than the FE5. But what about the FE3? There are several combinations and I want to get the most drop yet maintain a smooth ride as well.
Cobalt FE5 Shocks and struts, HHR FE5 shocks and struts, Cobalt SS/SC springs, Cobalt SC/TC springs, Eibach springs, HHR SS Springs. Lots of combinations there.