My Experience with the Koni and H&R combo...plus a lesson learned.
This may be more relevant to you non-USA 5th Gen owners, and perhaps more about the springs rather than the Koni's, but what the hell I've posted mostly in this thread so its an update to all that have followed.
So the Koni's are pure magic and I love them, the inserts were easy and everything about installing was straight forward. Many thanks to GTeaser for his info!
My issues have been with the H&R springs, specifically the rear. Outside the USA you get one choice for the 5th Gen - part# 29167-2, advertised to be suited to both BM & BR.
Immediately upon install I noticed a pronounced rear up rake which I did not like (just ask GTeaser!). Now the EE20 up front is slightly heavier than the EJ, so I expected a little nose down, but looking at every one else's photos the front gap is actually about the same.
Fast forward 3000km, the rear settled more but still not level (or 8mm lower as per FSM) with the front and rake still very obvious.
GTeaser and I came to the conclusion that due to BM & BR rear end weight difference, there is no 'one size fits all' regarding 29167-2, better suited to BR for sure.
Since I was looking to realign camber at the rear, I bought some Hardrace LCA's that have additional hub mounting holes for even lower ride height, fixed the rake problem straight away and got my camber back too.
Now for the lesson, after installing the springs in the first instance, I reset the bushes as I've done in every car I've ever lowered. But, since the drop was minimal I didn't think to reset again after the springs began to settle. They had been in tension nearly the whole time and effectively jacking the rear up! Man I feel stupid.
After all this drama, the net result is my happiness right here....
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