H&R Sport Or Race Springs?

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qck18t

Discussion Starter · Nov 24, 2001

H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS?

Getting ready to lower my jetta and was wondering which spring I should use. I am planning on running 235/4517 and I want the fender to be about a 1/4 or so from the tire. Pics of each would help.
Thanks David

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roadsleeper

· #2 · Nov 24, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (qck18t)

Are you concerned about ride quality at all? Sport is bearable, but Race is harsh in my opinion unless you track your car or are solely concerned about looks.
BTW, Sports drop the front 1.5 and rear 1.4 inches. I think the Races do 2.0 and 1.5 inches f/r, not 100% sure though.

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dahkyne18t

· #3 · Nov 24, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (qck18t)

i agree. the race springs are real stiff for everyday use.
the sport springs are the way to go if you want to get rid of the wheel-well gap and maintain a sane amount of comfort.

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2kjettaguy

· #4 · Nov 24, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (dahkyne18t)

I have sport on bilstein shocks and the ride is perfect! It's stiff, low enough to hide wheel gap, but not too low that you can't go over a speed bump, and not bouncy at all. No sway bar rubbing on drive shaft, ect. I chose sport over race becuase race is just too damn low for potholes, speed bumps, crappy roads, etc. Plus, ride comfort is great! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
It's best to chage shocks at the same time too, You can fuly compress the wussy stock shocks with your hands.

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Asperi

· #5 · Nov 24, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (2kjettaguy)

i asked the same question a while back, its a hard decision.... heres the thread.. hope it helps.. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=150205

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beetle and gti 1.8t lover

· #6 · Nov 24, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (roadsleeper)

Hmm... I haven't ridden a mk4 with H&R race springs setup but planning to eventually go with those. Didn't realize they would be that stiff, but I'll be willing to sacrifice some ride comfort for more track performance.

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PhOO

· #7 · Nov 24, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (qck18t)

you really dont want race springs... they ride like total poop. if you wanna go low you should go for some coilovers.

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VDUBBINDizzy

· #8 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (qck18t)

Notice all the people who don't have race springs say they ride too harsh. Have they ever had race springs on their car? Most have not. Have they ridden in cars with race springs? Again, probably not. People on here with race springs and konis or bilsteins will tell you they love the way their cars handle and that it is not too harsh for daily driving. In my opinion, Sport springs don't even look like the car is lowered that much at all. My friend with a MK3 Jetta has Neuspeed Sports and regrets it, wishing he had gone race. As long as you upgrade shocks, you'll be fine. And your car will look a lot meaner too. Notice the end of my sig. Go RACE and take em in the turns.

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agt5

· #9 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (VDUBBINDizzy)

I will vouch for a solid ride on race springs. I just went from sport to race, and I actually like it better.

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roadsleeper

· #10 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (VDUBBINDizzy)

quote:[HR][/HR]Notice all the people who don't have race springs say they ride too harsh. Have they ever had race springs on their car? Most have not. Have they ridden in cars with race springs? Again, probably not.[HR][/HR]

Assuming a little too much here aren't we?

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chrisddo

· #11 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (VDUBBINDizzy)

I have Neuspeed Sports on Bilstein Sports and love them...people always ask why I bought race cause they look so slammed. Sports are low even for everyday los angeles drving. Race are too low for my needs but if thats what you want then all the power to ya! ciao

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Ninjapimp

· #12 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (chrisddo)

I have ridden in both race and sport and my old set-up was the sport set-up. Race is too harsh for everyday driving in my opinion (without your mouthguards anyhow). This is the sport drop here:

It was very comfy even when I drove my mom around.

I have since switched to a broken front shock Weitec 50mm kit that DUBteknic sold me. Thanks for ripping me off and I hope everyone reads not to buy from you....

If I'm ever in VA, I'll make sure to look you up....

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Zuber Speed

· #13 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (Ninjapimp)

quote:[HR][/HR]
I have since switched to a broken front shock Weitec 50mm kit that DUBteknic sold me. Thanks for ripping me off and I hope everyone reads not to buy from you....

If I'm ever in VA, I'll make sure to look you up....[HR][/HR]

that sucks dude, i would also like the people to read that, because i know how i would feel if someone ripped me OFF

good luck getting justice http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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scud6661

· #14 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: H&R SPORT OR RACE SPRINGS? (qck18t)

get the H&R Cup Kit. lowers the car like race springs but the ridea quality is just like the H&R sports. i know, cos my bro has the Cup kit while i have the sports. if i could go back, i would get the cup kit.

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