I just bought a set of these from a member here, brand new that he never installed. I haven’t put them on yet so can’t offer any real world feedback but I did PM a few members on here that have this set and they are very happy with the ride quality.
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I know seannyELITE and I chatted about this already, but I should leave this here for anyone else that is researching. When I bought my R8 I knew I was going to lower it ASAP, consequently, I did as much research and reading as I possibly could to make sure that I got everything that I wanted. Personally, I knew I wasn't going to be tracking my car, but I also knew that I do not like riding in a car that feels like it will remove my teeth from my head, or makes me want to exclaim "OUCH" every time I hit imperfections in the road. So I was after that unicorn of great ride and great handling.
During my research about all of the different options, all too often the RSS+ kit was getting a bad rap about being too stiff. Coming from many years of H&R streets in my previous 4 cars, I wanted to look into this more and get a first hand account. I did finally find a shop in Spain that had installed them on a few R8's and spoke with them. Based on their feedback I went for it and COULD NOT be happier!
I believe mine were set up 4 clicks in the front and 2 in the rear (from the softest) per the installer (who has a mass amount of racing experience and is a variable genius, needless to say I trust them). The ride quality is just as good as stock with MUCH better behavior! The stock mag ride would hop if I were to hit any type of bump in the road mid turn. With the RSS+, the dampening is ON-POINT, no more hop and always behaves as you would expect and desire! Another GREAT product from H&R.
Although the car still retains it's amazing ride quality, do not be fooled...toss your car into a turn and the benefits of the RSS+ will be immediately rewarding! Body roll is near imperceptible and the car feels like it is on rails! The only thing I can think, is that this would be comparable to all of the reviews we all hear about how great the 911 is dampened. The chassis is just nailed down and remains livable for normal around town driving.
My car never sees track time and only drive around town and occasionally spirited... So those who want to, or plan on tracking their cars, may want to dial their RSS+ kit in stiffer. With 12 position dampening, you will have everything you want.
I hope this helps anyone in the future trying to research the H&R RSS+ coilovers for the Audi R8
During my research about all of the different options, all too often the RSS+ kit was getting a bad rap about being too stiff. Coming from many years of H&R streets in my previous 4 cars, I wanted to look into this more and get a first hand account. I did finally find a shop in Spain that had installed them on a few R8's and spoke with them. Based on their feedback I went for it and COULD NOT be happier!
I believe mine were set up 4 clicks in the front and 2 in the rear (from the softest) per the installer (who has a mass amount of racing experience and is a variable genius, needless to say I trust them). The ride quality is just as good as stock with MUCH better behavior! The stock mag ride would hop if I were to hit any type of bump in the road mid turn. With the RSS+, the dampening is ON-POINT, no more hop and always behaves as you would expect and desire! Another GREAT product from H&R.
Although the car still retains it's amazing ride quality, do not be fooled...toss your car into a turn and the benefits of the RSS+ will be immediately rewarding! Body roll is near imperceptible and the car feels like it is on rails! The only thing I can think, is that this would be comparable to all of the reviews we all hear about how great the 911 is dampened. The chassis is just nailed down and remains livable for normal around town driving.
My car never sees track time and only drive around town and occasionally spirited... So those who want to, or plan on tracking their cars, may want to dial their RSS+ kit in stiffer. With 12 position dampening, you will have everything you want.
I hope this helps anyone in the future trying to research the H&R RSS+ coilovers for the Audi R8
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