Ark Performance GT-F vs H&R

[Rhinoplasti78]

Hey everyone I have a 2022 Kia Stinger RWD and decided to go with some lowering springs. I am currently between the H&R and Ark Performance GT-F lowering Springs.

Not looking for much of a drop just a moderate drop and still maintain a good car ride. If anyone has any of these and want to let me know what your opinions are of them that would be great.

Also if anyone wants to recommend a different brand that they think may work for me that be great as well!

 

[shaggystinger]

Ark GT-F here. Perfect drop for a daily in my opinion. Ride is barely stiffer than stock and closes that wheels gap nicely while improving the handling of the car. If you want something lower then Eibach, H&R or the Ark GT-S springs.

 

[Rhinoplasti78]

Ark GT-F here. Perfect drop for a daily in my opinion. Ride is barely stiffer than stock and closes that wheels gap nicely while improving the handling of the car. If you want something lower then Eibach, H&R or the Ark GT-S springs.

Yeah just looking for a slight drop nothing crazy, did you have to do any trimming or anything like that? If you do not mind do you have a side profile picture to see what the wheel gap looks like?

 

[shaggystinger]

No trimming needed as its a mild drop. Here's a before and after.

 

[Snowwhite]

Another happy ARK GT-F owner here. Second car I’ve put them on. Subtle drop and the difference in ride is negligible. Just wish the front was a teeny bit lower.

 

[Beer Snob]

No trimming needed as its a mild drop. Here's a before and after.View attachment 60649View attachment 60650

Are you AWD or RWD?

 

[shaggystinger]

Are you AWD or RWD?

AWD. You in Frederick too?

 

[Beer Snob]

AWD. You in Frederick too?

Just outside of it, yep! Ever go to the New Market Cars and Coffee?

 

[shaggystinger]

Just outside of it, yep! Ever go to the New Market Cars and Coffee?

Didn't even know they had one. Do they meet up on Saturday or Sundays?

 

[Beer Snob]

Sunday morning, 9-11. They have a facebook page New Market Cars And Coffee

 

[RogueIV]

I did a write up before on the various springs currently available, their spring rates and how much they drop the car. Springs, Coilovers & spring rates? What do our current options have?

 

[Swetrid]

No trimming needed as its a mild drop. Here's a before and after.View attachment 60649View attachment 60650

Looks damn good!! Tire sizes?

 

[StingertimeNC]

Ark GT-F, RWD car. Ditto what others have said. I do wish it was a hair lower in front. Looks lowered but not slammed.

 

[shaggystinger]

Looks damn good!! Tire sizes?

Front is 245/35/20 and rear is 275/30/20

 

[Rhinoplasti78]

Just wanted to thank everyone for your input ended up going with the Ark GT-F lowering springs and just got them installed. After a day a driving I like them they are not to low and I feel like the car is handling better overall then before. Only thing is I feel like the back tires are sitting slightly lower then the front or I can just be going crazy lol

 

[RogueIV]

Just wanted to thank everyone for your input ended up going with the Ark GT-F lowering springs and just got them installed. After a day a driving I like them they are not to low and I feel like the car is handling better overall then before. Only thing is I feel like the back tires are sitting slightly lower then the front or I can just be going crazy lol

The rear wheel wells are designed to be a bit closer to the top of the tires than the front. Almost every car is designed this way these days. So that might be throwing you off.

 

[djerickd]

Another happy ARK GT-F owner here. Second car I’ve put them on. Subtle drop and the difference in ride is negligible. Just wish the front was a teeny bit lower.

Ha I wish my RWD specific H&R springs from Germany sat a teeny bit lower in the REAR lol

 

[bbarsch93]

Just wanted to thank everyone for your input ended up going with the Ark GT-F lowering springs and just got them installed. After a day a driving I like them they are not to low and I feel like the car is handling better overall then before. Only thing is I feel like the back tires are sitting slightly lower then the front or I can just be going crazy lol

Im looking at lowering but have had bad experiences with past cars and lowering springs. I want the car to maintain almost the same as stock ride comfort. How does the GT-F compare to stock?

 

[StingertimeNC]

I think it’s great. Maybe just a hair firmer but in comfort mode you wouldn’t even notice. Assuming you have a GT2. I’ve had H&R’s in my last few cars and it’s nowhere near that harsh IMO.

 

[CeramicGT001]

Im looking at lowering but have had bad experiences with past cars and lowering springs. I want the car to maintain almost the same as stock ride comfort. How does the GT-F compare to stock?

I’ve had my ark gtf springs in for almost 2 months. At first they felt a little funny but after getting a proper alignment the car rode great. I’d say they feel at most 15% stiffer and the car has noticeably less body roll and weight transfer when flooring it. I think it looks perfect fitment wise (mine is Awd) and I have no issues with daily driving in regards to speed bumps/slopes/driveways.