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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by F12_Tokyo, Jul 8, 2021.

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  1. F12_Tokyo

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    #1 F12_Tokyo, Jul 8, 2021
    Looking to change my springs on my 488 and considering H&R. I was told by a shop that does alot of cars with Novitec to go H&R. He says they absorb the bumps better and don't bounce around on the streets. I was actually surprised to hear this because they do a lot of Novitec. Can anyone provide some advice based on experience?

    Thank you.
     
  2. Il Co-Pilota

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    #2 Il Co-Pilota, Jul 8, 2021
    I think the interesting part is that H&R doesn't make springs for the 488. Please ask him for the part numbers. As for the cars bouncing on Novis? Uh, no.

    Here's my experience of a 458 on Novi vs. H&R. The progressive rate of the Novis worked well while giving the car a slightly harder feel overall. The H&R springs rode very harsh and the car was nervous and bouncy as it was oversprung.

    Nothing of what that guy says make sense to me.

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    #4 Il Co-Pilota, Jul 8, 2021
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    #5 F12_Tokyo, Jul 8, 2021
    Thanks for the reply anyway. I will definitely double-check with him to on the difference given your comments - I well have mixed up the two brands!
     
  6. mdrums

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    #6 mdrums, Jul 9, 2021
    I have Novitec on my 488 and now I’ve put 2500 miles on them.
    They do not bounce
    They feel basically like stock just less roll in corners and very slightly stiffer
    Honestly I prefer the way the car feels overall better with the Novitec over stock
     
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    #7 Mickyd329, Jul 9, 2021
    I could be wrong, but I thought H&R made the springs for Novitec? Or was it Eibach?
     
  8. Il Co-Pilota

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    #8 Il Co-Pilota, Jul 9, 2021
    Incorrect. They are made by KW. OE springs are Eibach.

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    #9 Mickyd329, Jul 9, 2021
    Got it. Thanks!
     
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