I've been looking at getting some springs for my 2023 vRS Diesel 4x4 hatchback. Choice is limited to Racing Line or H&R for this spec, never used either before, always had Eibach on previous cars. Is there much difference in quality? The Racing Line springs are £50 cheaper which is a pull!

 

I'm not really bothered about lowering it, I just want a slightly firmer set up (car has passive, non-DCC suspension). Drove back from Edinburgh last weekend and over the North Yorks. Moors this weekend, it really pitched and rolled on some of the road surfaces - been driving an i30N for the last four years so got used to this!

 

I don't like the 'slammed' look, so leaning towards the Racing Line as it's less of a drop, but they aren't a brand I've used before. I'll probably also get some wheel spacers at the same time.

I used H&R springs on my Superb and I was very impressed. Firmed things up a little bit but just enough to notice a decent improvement 

H&R are really good, i did have a 3 year old one snap, heres the rear no rub either over rough road, im running 19s" with 20mm spacers rear and 15m spacers front 

 

 

 

Edited 4 December, 20241 yr by JohnnyType2

On 06/02/2024 at 09:55, chur1996 said:

I've been looking at getting some springs for my 2023 vRS Diesel 4x4 hatchback. Choice is limited to Racing Line or H&R for this spec, never used either before, always had Eibach on previous cars. Is there much difference in quality? The Racing Line springs are £50 cheaper which is a pull!

 

I'm not really bothered about lowering it, I just want a slightly firmer set up (car has passive, non-DCC suspension). Drove back from Edinburgh last weekend and over the North Yorks. Moors this weekend, it really pitched and rolled on some of the road surfaces - been driving an i30N for the last four years so got used to this!

 

I don't like the 'slammed' look, so leaning towards the Racing Line as it's less of a drop, but they aren't a brand I've used before. I'll probably also get some wheel spacers at the same time.

You're right to question Racingline but keep an open mind; they used to be part of VWUK involved in the motorsport side, which gives them credence. Buuut, there are plenty of suspension specialist companies out there not to snub - H&R, Koni, Bilstein, KW, Ohlins etc. etc.

 

Forums are the best place to get the most adequate reviews - have a look in the model-specific forums too