Race v Sport Springs
 

Hi All,

I am about to order the AWE Bilsteins and HR Springs. Does anyone know the spring rate difference between sport and race springs, or is it just the height that is different? I want to lower the car, but I don't want the ride quality to be too harsh, any suggestions?

Thanks

RE: Race v Sport Springs
 

well, as someone who has had both race and sport springs, I'll give you my impressions...
However keep in mind H&R springs are diff than Neuspeed.

On my 98.5 A4 sedan I had Bilsteins/Neuspeed Race. These suckers dropped my car to a tight 1 finger gap all around. The ride was mcuh harsher than the non-sport stock susp I had on the car previous to that. I got used to it, but I always thought it was just a tad harsh. I also had to roll my fenders because I started to rub pretty badly if I took a turn at any decent speed - especially with passengers.

On my 2000 Avant A4 I decided to go with the Neuspeed Sport springs, and used the same Bilsteains that came off my sedan. Much better ride, a 2 finger gap all around. I am happy with this setup, and although I loved the slammed look of ther race springs, I did not like having to roll my fenders or the tougher ride of the race springs.

I have been told H&R springs are softer than Neuspeeds. So your ride may not be as harsh with the race. H&R will not reveal the specifics of their spring rates, even if you ask.

RE: Race v Sport Springs
 

brrman,

That helps enormously. Thanks, Sport springs it is then.

RE: Race v Sport Springs
 

keep in mind I had 18x8.5 wheels with 35ET and 235 wide tires. Chances are you may not rub with smaller size tires/rims.

RE: Race v Sport Springs
 

Yeah, I am now running 18" wheels but I waent with the 225 tires, so all will be well. I wil be getting the sport springs