What Is H&R?
H&R was founded in 1980 by Werner Heine and Heinrich Remmen, back when lowering a road car was still a pretty new idea. Their idea was to improve performance through lowering while keeping the car approved for road use, and that became the starting point for the H&R brand.
More than 40 years later, the company is still family-run, now under its second and third generations, with suspension remaining firmly at the centre of what it does.
Motorsport has played a big part in that story. Race cars put suspension components through far more than most road cars ever will, giving H&R a pretty unforgiving test bed for materials and development. That experience helps shape the springs and suspension systems H&R develops for road-going performance cars, where durability and predictable handling still matter.
H&R Springs & Suspension
H&R suspension is aimed at drivers who want the car to sit lower without making a stance ride the whole point. Its lowering springs are developed to reduce ride height while keeping the car controlled and usable on the road, making them a strong option for daily-driven and fast-road builds.
For many drivers, H&R springs offer a straightforward way to reduce arch gap, give the car a more settled stance, and sharpen the way it responds without moving straight to a full coilover setup. Depending on the application, they can work with the factory dampers or form part of a wider suspension upgrade.
Production is kept entirely in-house at H&R’s factory in the Sauerland region of Germany, with every suspension spring carrying the brand’s 100% Made in Germany approach.
At DRVN, H&R lowering springs are available for a wide range of performance and enthusiast cars, including:
Why Buy H&R from DRVN By Darkside?
- H&R suspension selected for enthusiasts looking to improve handling and road feel
- Product support to help you choose the right springs or suspension setup for your car
- Backed by the performance knowledge and experience behind Darkside Developments
- Access to professional fitting through the Darkside workshop
- Over 800 positive Google reviews across the team behind DRVN and Darkside
Why We Recommend H&R
“H&R is a good fit for drivers who want to improve the way their car sits without turning it into something that feels compromised on the road. The lowering is noticeable, but the real appeal is that the suspension is still developed around how the car behaves. They also have decades of suspension experience behind them, so you are getting a product developed for the specific application rather than a generic lowering solution.”
— Product Specialist at DRVN By Darkside
H&R FAQs
Where is H&R suspension made?
H&R suspension springs are manufactured in Germany at the company’s factory in the Sauerland region. The brand keeps spring production in-house, which gives H&R direct control over development and manufacturing rather than outsourcing the core product.
How do lowering springs affect vehicle handling?
Lowering springs reduce the ride height of the car and can also reduce body movement by using a firmer spring rate than the standard setup. That can make the car feel more responsive and pinned through the corners, but the result depends on the vehicle and how well the springs work with the dampers already fitted.
A good lowering setup should improve the stance and control without making the car unnecessarily harsh for the way it is driven.
Can I fit H&R springs with standard dampers?
Many H&R lowering spring kits are designed to work with standard dampers, although this depends on the vehicle and the amount of lowering. If the existing dampers are worn, or you are planning a more focused suspension setup, it may make more sense to replace or upgrade them at the same time.
If you are unsure, send us your vehicle details, and we can help you check which H&R setup is suitable.
How can I find my axle weights?
Depending on your model, the axle weights of the vehicle may be found on the VIN sticker, either under the bonnet or inside the door shut.
How low will my car sit after installing H&R lowering springs?
Each kit is different, it also depends on your vehicle. You can find estimated lowering amounts in the listing descriptions.
Need Help Choosing the Right H&R Suspension?
Send the DRVN team your vehicle details and tell us how the car is used. We can help you choose the right H&R springs or suspension option for your setup rather than picking purely on the amount of lowering. Contact the DRVN team for help finding the right H&R suspension for your car.
