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1998 BMW 318i
Vehicle Miles: 198,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: pasadena, ca Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Bilstein Touring Class
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 50
Satisfaction Rating: 10

I have never been so happy with any other product I''ve bought my car lowered ~~3 inches in the front and ~~1.5 in the back. the ride isn''t bumpy or rough at all. By far the best springs you can buy. Don''t hesitate! -- Review submitted: 2012-07-10
1998 Audi A4 2.8L Quattro
Vehicle Miles: 50,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Calgary, AB Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Koni Sport
Eibach Anti-Roll Kit
H&R Race Spring Set
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Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 250
Satisfaction Rating: 2

The car that the suspension components are on is a track only car.

- The drop in height was not as expected, to the point that the back was about 1" higher than the front. Most likely the reason for the false height is that H&R s height expectations are based on a street car and not a stripped out track car.

- While the springs are stiff when static, there is a considerable amount of body roll when on track. These spring are labeled wrong and are not "Race Springs" as they are far too light for the weight of a front engine car on the track

- The Koni s seam ok, however, in order to adjust them, they have to be removed from the car.

- I find that between the H&R Race Springs and the Eibach antiroll bars that the car pitches and rolls far more than a track car should.



Overall, I would not recommend purchasing these components if you plan on taking your car anywhere near a track. -- Review submitted: 2011-09-21
1994 Acura Integra
Vehicle Miles: 130,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Bay Area, CA Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 5,000
Satisfaction Rating: 8

I purchased a used Integra with 130k miles on it that already had Skunk2 sleeved coilovers with Tokico blue struts on the front and Koni Reds on the rears. The ride on those sleeves were horrible. I still wanted a low drop and decided to go with race springs. I opted for the H&R due to there high rep. After installation, I immediately noticed a better ride quality on city streets going over dips, tar snakes, just driving on rough roads. As far harsh highway roads go, it was slightly better. I wish the drop were more low in the front as it had that "sag" look on the rear. With 195/55/15 tires, I was tucking in the rear with half inch gap up front. I wouldn''t recommend these springs for daily driving or commute purposes. These are for drivers who are willing to sacrifice comfort to gain a better setup for the weekend autocross/track days. My commute is short, therefore these springs achieved my expectations. If you want a low drop without the super stiff ride, research into Ground Control coilovers with lower spring rates (stock rates). -- Review submitted: 2010-01-22
2004 Ford Focus SE Sedan
Vehicle Miles: 80,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Duncan, SC Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Koni Sport
H&R Anti-Roll Bar
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 3,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

With the H&R race springs, adjustable koni yellows, an the H&R sways the ride wasn''t really that bad, yes it was a little harsh when going over a pot holes but that''s not my fault the city is too cheap to fill them up. The focus is a really good hanlding car compaired to some others (that probley why i oversteered it into a ditch). But other than that the springs are just an awsome set. -- Review submitted: 2009-10-05
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door Standard Model
Vehicle Miles: 20,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Montreal, QC Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 10,000
Satisfaction Rating: 9

Great bang for the buck!

I have moved to coilovers since, but ran the H&R race on stock shocks for about 10,000 miles and really liked them. Great handling, almost stock ride comfort, lowered about 2" all around. -- Review submitted: 2009-02-20
1998 Dodge Neon Coupe R/T
Vehicle Miles: 105,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: cameron park, ca Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 KYB GR-2
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 1,500
Satisfaction Rating: 10

I Have the H&R race spring set and new KYB Gr-2s on my R/T coupe. I have the 14" wheels still installed as well. this is the BEST spring you can put on this car!!! is it a little bouncey but w/ the 14''s the ride quality is really great. Not a kidney pounder! I just made a 200 mile road trip and they were really great! Gave the car a great look!! It does lower it more than advertised. about 2.0 front 1.75 rear not the 1.6/1.4. keeps the back high enough to pack my friends in the back and not bottom out! Watch out for pot holes!! I can still play my cd''s so it not too bad. if you ran a 40 series tire you would be in "a would of hurt", but with the 60 series 14''s ride is great! Love these H&R springs! -- Review submitted: 2008-12-29
1999 Nissan Sentra SE
Vehicle Miles: 63,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Honolulu, HI Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 KYB AGX Adjustable
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Average
Miles of product use: 150
Satisfaction Rating: 0

The description says these are supposed to lower your car 1.4 inches. Rather instead these lower your car 2-2.5 inches. For anybody with a 200sx/sentra, these sit almost as low as the sportlines, and the sportlines ride like crap for these cars. THere is a maybe 20% improvement over the sportlies because the rears sit .25 higher then the sportlines.

Save your money and buy some coilovers or hypercos/road magnets! -- Review submitted: 2008-01-14
2004 Ford Mustang Cobra
Vehicle Miles: 25,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Montreal, QC Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 25,100
Satisfaction Rating: 10

Previously had Eibach springs on my 04 mustang cobra coupe and the look was terrible, the car sat very high in the rear with an exaggerated drop in the front causing extreme scraping issues etc. The eibachs also caused a twitchy and relatively unstable feel to handling. This prompted me to install H&R race springs as I had on the past on another mustang, great results, the car sits level and looks much better, the ride quality is vastly improved and overall handling and responsiveness is right where I want it, these springs are the right choice for an 04 Cobra coupe. -- Review submitted: 2007-10-19
1991 Volkswagen Corrado
Vehicle Miles: 85,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Asheboro, NC Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 KYB GR-2
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 5,200
Satisfaction Rating: 10

Really liked the drop of the H&R springs. Made the Rado look like it should have from the factory. Handles like the small sports car it is. Ride is definatley firmer, but not to the extent that I would call "bone-jaring". Good quality product which I have come to expect from H&R. A def. must if you want to show the Vettes and Hondas what real cars should handle like around those twisties! -- Review submitted: 2007-09-15
2005 Mazda Miata Mazdaspeed
Vehicle Miles: 20,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: st.paul, mn Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Average
Miles of product use: 7,000
Satisfaction Rating: 8

i got to say the best for the money i like them alot just too stiff for midwest roads but perfect for the nice clean winding roads. -- Review submitted: 2007-02-15
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR6
Vehicle Miles: 31,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 null
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 5,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

Great Investment for the money. -- Review submitted: 2006-08-09
2006 Scion tC
Vehicle Miles: 4,500 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: lowell, ma Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Average
Miles of product use: 100
Satisfaction Rating: 10

Would recommend this to anyone with a tc,springs give a nice drop,ride feels more stiff,better handling,car does not rock durring aggressive acceleration or when you step on it. -- Review submitted: 2006-06-12
1996 Audi A4 2.8L
Vehicle Miles: 83,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Annapolis, MD Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
Hotchkis Sport Anti-Roll Bar
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 15,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

The car corners better than anything I have ever driven. The ride is a bit harsh, but race springs and stiff shocks will do that to it. it is incredibly flat through corners and can maintain almost twice the posted speed for any corner on a twisty road. -- Review submitted: 2006-04-17
2000 Dodge Neon
Vehicle Miles: 64,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: STOCKTON, CA Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Super Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Average
Miles of product use: 65,961
Satisfaction Rating: 10

it got lower than expected but it looks just how i wanted it -- Review submitted: 2005-12-31
2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport Sedan
Vehicle Miles: 40,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: ROCKPORT, TX Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Average
Miles of product use: 2,000
Satisfaction Rating: 8

great springs but i will want to upgrade to adjusting coilovers from h&r -- Review submitted: 2005-11-14
1998 Volkswagen Golf GTi
Vehicle Miles: 65,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: houghton, MI Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Koni Sport
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
Custom
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 10,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

These are great. They do great in the autocross every few weeks but i can still tone them down for the city driving -- Review submitted: 2005-08-13
1999 Hyundai Tiburon FX
Vehicle Miles: 86,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Granger, IN Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
H&R Cup Suspension Kit
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 500
Satisfaction Rating: 10

I bought this kit looking originally for the Eibach pro kit but I m very impressed with H&R now that I have them. The handling is incredable along with the look and style of my vehicle. The front was dropped about 2 inches and the rear about 1 1/2. The awful gap between the fender and the wheel is now gone. The ride is extremely stiff, for driving on the road its not bad but when it comes to speed bumps and pot holes you ve gotta go over really slow. I have an aftermarket exhaust and was scared that it would scrape more now that my car is lower to the ground but since the ride is so stiff it doesn t seem to be any worst then with the stock suspension. H&R did a great job with this kit I can t see anything being better for the price range I would definetly recomend this kit along with Tire Rack. -- Review submitted: 2005-02-21
1997 BMW M3 Sedan
Vehicle Miles: 90,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Fremont, CA Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 1,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

Awesome handling - Installed Bilstein sport shocks and H&R Race springs (2.2" drop in the front and 1.8" rear). Drives like it s on rails. I didn t change the wheels (I have the M3 Lightweight wheels which are rare and I like the sleeper look). Took it for a long drive right after I had the whole thing installed and it drives incredible!! virtually no body roll and sticks to the road.

The ride is a little harsh for granny (its actually a lot smoother that I expected, the shocks definitely make the difference). I would recommend the springs as long as you are changing the shocks at the same time. -- Review submitted: 2004-12-06
2004 BMW 325i Sedan Sprt Pkg
Vehicle Miles: 3,345 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Santa Barbara, CA Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 1,200
Satisfaction Rating: 10

These springs are incredible. It drives like a New porsche 997. I love to drive my car now. It looks great, and the performance is unbelievable. I can hit 15mph turns at over 45 with almost no tire sqeel. I would recomend these springs to any one who likes a firm ride. They may be a little extreem for girly men... -- Review submitted: 2004-11-06
1998 Volvo S70
Vehicle Miles: 105,366 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Atlanta, Ga Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 72,126
Satisfaction Rating: 10

I would reccomend these products to anyone with a vehicle that is becoming boring. The initial feeling over comes you as you breath new life into a vehicle that has lost appeal. Handling and stability can and will increase your driving pleasure. -- Review submitted: 2004-10-14
1997 Dodge Neon Coupe
Vehicle Miles: 50,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: West Chicago, Il Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Stock
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Spirited
Miles of product use: 10,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

The car is a 1997 ACR that I use primarily to compete in Time Trials. I have 5 class championships. The Koni s came with the car and are original equipment. The H&R race springs transformed this car -- she rotates in at turn in like a rear wheel drive car. I would rather die then give up the springs. BUT...for a half track, half street car I wouldn t recomend them unless you took the CD out of the car -- and are on a first name basis with your dentist; you re going to need new fillings if you drive this combo on the street too much. But Man, doesn it handle -- VERY little body roll and the center of gravity is lowered by about an inch to an inch and a quarter. -- Review submitted: 2004-06-23
1991 Honda CRX Si
Vehicle Miles: 160,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Reading , Pa Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 KYB GR-2
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Fast and Aggressive
Miles of product use: 3,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

Great product. I can out handle vehicle s that are much more expensive. My car handles very well. -- Review submitted: 2004-02-14
2001 Dodge Neon Sport Pkg.
Vehicle Miles: 48,121 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: brooklyn park, mn Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 KYB GR-2
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Fast and Aggressive
Miles of product use: 6,700
Satisfaction Rating: 9

I drove the to an event @ Gingerman Speedway (MI) and another trip to BlackHawk Farms (IL) it was a brutal ride getting there but the car was awesome on the track!! -- Review submitted: 2004-02-06
1998 Volkswagen Golf GTi VR6
Vehicle Miles: 86,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Wheeling, IL Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Koni Sport
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Fast and Aggressive
Miles of product use: 11,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

This is a great setup for Golfs and Jettas alike. It''s fun ripping a corvette or a boxer through a corner or an on-ramp. I hit a cloverleaf ramp at 70 mph and the setup that is on my car did it''s job. I highly recommend this setup. Although a set of coil-overs would be pretty sweet too. -- Review submitted: 2003-01-18
1992 Volkswagen Corrado SLC
Vehicle Miles: 125,196 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Norwalk, IA Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Koni Sport
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Fast and Aggressive
Miles of product use: 1,100
Satisfaction Rating: 10

Of coarse putting race springs and performance shocks are going to make and cars suspension not handle the bumps well. I would only recommend buying the race springs if you use the car for autocross and don''t buy them if you use your car as a daily driver, the sport springs lower the car almost as much and the ride is alot more tollerable. -- Review submitted: 2002-07-08
1996 Volkswagen Golf 4dr
Vehicle Miles: 125,000 All Suspension Products on Vehicle
Location: Boxboro, MA Shocks:
Chassis Products:
Spring:
Coil-Over:		 Koni Sport
N/A
H&R Race Spring Set
N/A
Driving Style: Fast and Aggressive
Miles of product use: 1,000
Satisfaction Rating: 10

This is the best suspension set-up I''ve had. The third one''s a charm. I spent alot of money on the last two suspension''s and I''ve had my car for three years. If you don''t mind watching out for potholes or bumps this is the best suspension I think for street/autocross cars. The adjustable KONI SPORTS allow you to experiment with the stiffness(I keep them really stiff). H&R RACE SPRINGS are perfect for my application, they are stiff and lowered my car the perfect amount(not slammed). If a competition suspension is what you want I highly suggest checking this one out. -- Review submitted: 2002-04-29
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