OnyxCobra Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) When I talked to MM about my front coilover setup I mentioned I had H&R SS springs for the rear and they said they wouldn't be stiff enough and recommended me switching to the H&R Race springs in the rear.So natrually I decide to look up the H&R SS vs Race rear spring rates and to my surprise everywhere I look lists the SS springs as being stiffer in the rear than the race springs, so my questions are:1. Is that really true and if not why does everywhere list otherwise?2. If the SS rear springs are stiffer why would I want to switch to the Race springs? Edited August 4, 2012 by OnyxCobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRoush Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) I'm with you... I always thought the SS were a stiffer spring. Edited August 4, 2012 by LilRoush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReplicaR Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I think you should try it either way. Technically, SS is slightly more progressive than R, which is not a good deal when you are pairing them with linear springs, but 5 lbs is pretty much negligible at this point. R does have higher ride height, which does make a difference on a 4 link car, not so much on a torque arm car. I've been told that the lower you go on 4 link, the faster it will bottom out, or bind up. Personally, I don't know if there is any truth to that, as I've never went lower than 1 inch in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 well I'd have to find a pair of rear race springs, not gonna buy the whole kit just for the rear. as for ride height Idk how much that applies to me, I have the rear lowered down on the adjustable control arms anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 My race springs felt softer then my ss springs, rides smooth to.The ss were harsh for daily duty. Just my .02Heads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 i have steeda sport springs and H&R SS springs. i like the H&R springs more due to stiffness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I think you should try it either way. Technically, SS is slightly more progressive than R, which is not a good deal when you are pairing them with linear springs, but 5 lbs is pretty much negligible at this point. R does have higher ride height, which does make a difference on a 4 link car, not so much on a torque arm car. I've been told that the lower you go on 4 link, the faster it will bottom out, or bind up. Personally, I don't know if there is any truth to that, as I've never went lower than 1 inch in the back.Following through on this, keep in mind the SS spring is a shorter spring, which necessitates the stiffer rate. Sure the Ss Spring is stiffer but the Race spring is much better suited and smoother for on track conditions. Keep in mind that stiff doesn't always mean better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I've never understood the differences between those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I understand stiffer isn't always better but MM said my springs weren't stiff enough and to get the Race springs stead, which is a contradiction. If it would be worth it I don't mind looking for a pair of rear race springs for SRA and then I can sell my SS springs as a full set which I'd prefer to do. So is it worth the switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
