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H&R versus Fiorano Springs

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  1. jaxchuck

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    So, I am already tweaking my 355 after only owning it for less than a month. But Roebling Road DOES have an open track day at the end of January :)

    What is the group consensus regarding mixing the Fiorano Handling Pack Anti Roll Bar Upgrade Kit (from Superformance in the UK) with H&R springs? OR, should I just order the Fiorano springs with the upgrade kit (they are on the same page of their website).

    Thanks in advance.
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    For what its worth. I have the full superformance kit fitted to one of my 355s. This includes the front and rear springs.
    Tbe only thing I had to do after fitting was adjust the ride hight. The old springs sag over the years and the new ones slightly higher fitted.
     
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    I'd say Fiorano if you want stock or close to stock ride height, H&R if you want it lowered. I have the H&R springs on my car set to maximum ride height and rear set to match and it's as low as I dare drive it. The ride and handling are excellent, though.
     
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    How are your front shock mounts holding up, Pete?
     
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    Does this 'thinner' shock mount area, affect only early cars and/or challenge cars? Was this corrected on later street models?
     
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    Barry:

    Thanks for these posts. I had no idea that this was an issue in the F355.
     
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    You're welcome, Scott. Certainly my Challenge springs and Pete's H&R progressive springs took their toll. Anyone thinking of upgrading their springs on a 1994 or 1995 F355 should make this modification. As I mentioned, beginning with MY1996, the Factory made these changes.

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    Good question! I need to check them, after the track day they were fine but I haven't been under there since checking then and have put around 3k street miles on them. I'll give it a once over this winter and see if they need further reinforcement.
     
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