I think there's a pretty big difference between H&R Sport and H&R race springs. The Sports are stiff, but not as harsh, more like Eibach Prokits. The Sports are supposed to lower only 1.5" but I think they lowered a bit more than that. Here are some comparison pics:

Stock height, ugly sticker to cover up scratches:


H&R Sport Springs:




Skunk2 Coilovers at almost highest setting in front, high in rear:


Skunk2 Coilovers at about half an inch lower in front, an inch lower in rear than previous setting: