[Azzurro]

H&R part #29135-2 (the #2 being specific to Abarth models)
I ordered these springs from a distributor in Germany.

When doing this install, we made sure the suspension was fully compressed before torquing the upper control arm bolts and lower shock bolts. We used a floor jack under each hub till the car started to lift off the hoist before torquing the bolts.

I measured a 1.25" drop on the front, but more interestingly, a 1.75" drop on the rear. The car rides a little firmer but that was to be expected. Not harsh. So far I haven't had any issues with ground clearance.

(Update)The ride height from the centre of the wheel to the upper fender is about 12.75" front and rear.

Very pleased with the results.

Before and After

 

[Vincent Venat]

Nice did you Wrench it yourself? Where did you order the suspension?

Looking for a place to source to Canada

 

[MiniDreamCar]

That’s a very low drop in the rear, interesting

 

[Azzurro]

Nice did you Wrench it yourself? Where did you order the suspension?

Looking for a place to source to Canada

Me and a friend. It was a walk in the park honestly.

Tunershop GmbH.

 

[Azzurro]

That’s a very low drop in the rear, interesting

I was surprised too. Maybe my car sat a little high in the rear or I somehow screwed up basic measurements! That said, the gap is about one finger front and rear.

 

[MiniDreamCar]

I was surprised too. Maybe my car sat a little high in the rear or I somehow screwed up basic measurements! That said, the gap is about one finger front and rear.

Mine is 2 fingers (from 4). Maybe its better that way so I don’t issues fitting the 235/40 tires I want.

 

[Vincent Venat]

Thanks for sharing Azzurro, I've been holding off only because I don't want the ride quality to become too harsh. This is a cruiser for me not a track car. But it looks so good, how's the ride comfort?

 

[MiniDreamCar]

Thanks for sharing Azzurro, I've been holding off only because I don't want the ride quality to become too harsh. This is a cruiser for me not a track car. But it looks so good, how's the ride comfort?

Like I said in my review, you can’t really notice a drop in comfort.

 

[Vincent Venat]

Like I said in my review, you can’t really notice a drop in comfort.

Thanks Mini

 

[Azzurro]

Thanks for sharing Azzurro, I've been holding off only because I don't want the ride quality to become too harsh. This is a cruiser for me not a track car. But it looks so good, how's the ride comfort?

I put 200km on the car today driving country roads. Got a nice sunburn. I'm very happy with the ride. It is firmer, cant deny that, but the Bilsteins do a great job soaking up any harshness. It's perfectly livable even over rough surfaces. No issues with ground clearance either so far and I hit plenty of iffy patches of poorly maintained road throughout the day.

 

[Vincent Venat]

Thanks for the feedback, I pulled the trigger EC had it on "sale" got the springs off there: H&R LOWERING SPRINGS FIAT 124 - EUROCOMPULSION

 

[MiniDreamCar]

Thanks for the feedback, I pulled the trigger EC had it on "sale" got the springs off there: H&R LOWERING SPRINGS FIAT 124 - EUROCOMPULSION

EC has most of their inventory listed as “on sale” 99% of the time lol. You’ve been warned. Don’t like that marketing scheme.

 

[Vincent Venat]

EC has most of their inventory listed as “on sale” 99% of the time lol. You’ve been warned. Don’t like that marketing scheme.

Yea hence the quotes the price was still good. Duties / Brokerage fees to Canada re murdering me though.