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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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I'm thinking about dropping my car lower and switching out to H&R race. I'm on H&R sport right now but I want the rear to be a bit lower. What i want to know is, will the ride quality be more rough then sport? Its not that bad now with sport but if it will get any worse i think i'll pass. these are Darwin's/ VT's old springs btw. VT I Pm'ed ya! Any reply is welcomed, Thanks!
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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From what I know I think the ride will be harsher then the h&r sports.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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just be sure you have aftermarket shocks to complement the race springs
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Thanks a lot guys, a lot to think about.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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That's right, the race version will be harsher than the sport.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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I prefer the way the race feels compared to the sport. But, you should upgrade the struts at the same time. Why not just get some KW Variant 3 coilovers you baller?
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Race is quite stiff, sport still has some level of comfort.... But like Nerweezy said, its def good idea to get shocks aswell.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Do yourself a favor and just get coilovers. You won't regret it.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Does anyone with 20x10s in the rear have rubbing issues with the H&R race springs?
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Vermillo' post='736663' date='Dec 3 2008, 12:26 AM
Does anyone with 20x10s in the rear have rubbing issues with the H&R race springs?
He is an expert. PM him.

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