VREL SERIES

R1 Coilovers - Street Sport

Street

Full-length height adjustment — go lower without losing travel.

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About the R1 Series

Where Daily Driving Meets Real Sport

The R1 series is built for drivers whose commute is ordinary but whose intentions are not. If you enjoy on-ramps, back roads, and the occasional red-light launch — and you want the car to feel like it — R1 sharpens the response without turning your daily into a race car.

A Firmer Tune, Proven Hardware

R1 starts with a sportier damping curve than the comfort-oriented L-series: more rebound control, higher spring rates, quicker weight transfer. The twin-tube design keeps it livable on rough streets, while 55CrSi chromoly steel springs, NOK oil seals, and FUCHS shock oil hold up to sustained hard driving across a -40°C to 200°C working range. Ride height is fully adjustable, so stance and center of gravity are yours to set.

What It Feels Like on the Road

Turn-in is immediate. The front bites, the rear follows, and the car rotates like a smaller, lighter machine. Bumps that unsettle a comfort-tuned car barely register. The ride is firm — honestly so — but never harsh, and never punishing on the drive home.

R1 vs the Rest of the Lineup

R1 sits right at the line between street and sport. Below it, the L-series prioritizes comfort over response. Above it, the R1 Plus adds a far wider range of damping adjustment for drivers who fine-tune, and the R2's monotube design pushes toward dedicated track use. R1 is the sweet spot for driven streets.

Tested Before It Ships

Every R1 damper passes through our damping test and durability verification rig before it leaves the factory — 100% inspected, no sampling. Backed by our warranty and a support team that answers fitment questions by VIN. Not sure if R1 fits your car? Send us your VIN and we'll confirm the exact fitment for your chassis.

R1 PLUS — Club Sport Civic FA/FG Exclusive

Driving a 2006–2011 Honda Civic (FA/FG)? The R1 PLUS steps up to track-spec valving with heavy-duty noise-free rubber mounts — 24-way damping that dials from street day to track day.

Same price. Different driving purpose. View R1 Plus Fitment

Series Highlights

Full-Length Thread Body

Independent ride-height and preload setting.

24-Way Damping

Balanced street performance on demand.

Proven Components

55CrSi springs, hard-chrome rods, 2-year warranty.

Who it's for: Owners chasing an aggressive stance without sacrificing suspension travel.

Key Specs

Internal StructureTwin-Tube
Damping24-Way
Spring55CrSi
HeightFull-Length Adjustable
Weight25 kg / 55.1 lbs

Want a more aggressive drop? Send us your VIN — we'll confirm R1 availability for your chassis.