Best Springs and Spacers for e92 M3

Splinter4784 · 02-14-2009, 08:32 PM

I know H & R have good springs and spacers, but ive heard some people say there better ones out there

I want to get 20 mm spacers for the back and the 10mm for the front, is that a good offset or should i get a different size.

anyone have any good recommendations?

im new to suspensions and spacers, so any help will be much appreciated, thanks

elm3 · 02-14-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splinter4784

I know H & R have good springs and spacers, but ive heard some people say there better ones out there

I want to get 20 mm spacers for the back and the 10mm for the front, is that a good offset or should i get a different size.

anyone have any good recommendations?

im new to suspensions and spacers, so any help will be much appreciated, thanks

I will go with 15mm instead. It will keep the tires inside te fenders. I'm putting H&R springs and H&R 15mm spacers all the way around.

Manny212 · 02-14-2009, 08:54 PM

I think i'm going to go with RD springs and 12mmF/10mmR. 20MM in the rear is too much.

elm3 · 02-14-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny212

I think i'm going to go with RD springs and 12mmF/10mmR. 20MM in the rear is too much.

I agree with you about the 20mm, the tires will be out of the fenders way too much, I think.

FStop7 · 02-14-2009, 09:30 PM

I have no recommendation on spacers but H&R springs rock

elm3 · 02-14-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

I have no recommendation on spacers but H&R springs rock

Have you had any problems with your H&Rs?

FStop7 · 02-14-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elm3

Have you had any problems with your H&Rs?

I've only had them a week but no problems so far. They're a bit stiffer than stock but they make the car feel so much more 'correct' in terms of stiffness. It feels like these are what the M3 should have had from the factory. Just be really careful with driveways, the car sits pretty low in front.

elm3 · 02-14-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

I've only had them a week but no problems so far. They're a bit stiffer than stock but they make the car feel so much more 'correct' in terms of stiffness. It feels like these are what the M3 should have had from the factory. Just be really careful with driveways, the car sits pretty low in front.

I figured as much. My car gets here on 3/5. I would like to break her in before I do any mods. I want to make sure that everything is ok with the car and get the break-in oil change done.

FStop7 · 02-14-2009, 09:55 PM

You should also get an alignment done a week or two after you get the springs installed. I had mine done today and it was totally off. Also, check your tire pressures when you first get your car. Mine were at only 28psi warm the day I brought the car home.

bim14 · 02-14-2009, 09:56 PM

I had H&R springs on my S5, and they caused so many problems for me. I am not sure if it was because of the race springs, however I would put something more reliable like coilovers on an m3.

FStop7 · 02-14-2009, 10:05 PM

You put H&R race on your S5? Yeah, that would not be good on the street.

There are many people on here with H&R springs with no issues whatsoever.

moog55 · 02-15-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Manny212

I think i'm going to go with RD springs and 12mmF/10mmR. 20MM in the rear is too much.

+1 I went with 12mm front and 10mm rear last thursday and it's pretty sick. 20mm in the rear would be waaaay too much.

boostedtwin · 02-15-2009, 08:10 AM

Go with H&R Springs, H&R or Ichiba spacers 15mm all around. 20mm will be too much, believe me..

mdrobc13 · 02-24-2009, 12:58 AM

I went with Dinan. Here you go. Pics and post/mini review. Enjoyin it immensely so far w/out any problems. Check it out.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234090

8INTO3=M · 02-27-2009, 12:07 PM

Did VOB or Passport do the work for you?

Jared@ACGsandiego · 02-27-2009, 01:18 PM

I recommend H&R springs, we have a good deal on them and spacers and install. PM me if you are interested

tom @ eas · 02-27-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splinter4784

I know H & R have good springs and spacers, but ive heard some people say there better ones out there

I want to get 20 mm spacers for the back and the 10mm for the front, is that a good offset or should i get a different size.

anyone have any good recommendations?

im new to suspensions and spacers, so any help will be much appreciated, thanks

20mm is much too aggressive, most are using the 12/15mm combo. We offer the Macht Schnell Competition Spacer kits:

Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 12mm
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2200

Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 15mm
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2201

Since lugs are already included, guesswork is eliminated.

As for springs, H&R or RD Sport would be your best choices and play nicely with EDC-equipped vehicles.

mdrobc13 · 02-28-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 8INTO3=M

Did VOB or Passport do the work for you?

Neither did it. Wouldn't discount the Dinan parts or labor. PM me for the shop in VA that did my install.

bullmrkt · 02-28-2009, 08:43 AM

Check out swift springs. They are a far superior design to H&R etc, very light weight which improves ride quality. I got a set for my TCKline D/A coil overs and they were much better than the vogtland springs that came with them.

Email swift for a custom setup and they'll help you find a local dealer too.

http://www.swiftsprings.com/

1MOREMOD · 03-02-2009, 11:17 AM

what exactly is acomplished with wheel spacers? Does it just help fill the gap by moving your wheels further outward?

bullmrkt · 03-02-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

what exactly is acomplished with wheel spacers? Does it just help fill the gap by moving your wheels further outward?

Yep. It's mostly cosmetic and it does look a lot better. There's a bit of stability improvement from the wider track too.

GregW / Oregon · 03-02-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

20mm is much too aggressive, most are using the 12/15mm combo. We offer the Macht Schnell Competition Spacer kits:

Since lugs are already included, guesswork is eliminated.

Are lugs available in silver?

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02-14-2009, 08:54 PM	#3
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02-14-2009, 09:30 PM	#5
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	I have no recommendation on spacers but H&R springs rock __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

02-14-2009, 09:55 PM	#9
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	You should also get an alignment done a week or two after you get the springs installed. I had mine done today and it was totally off. Also, check your tire pressures when you first get your car. Mine were at only 28psi warm the day I brought the car home. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

02-14-2009, 10:05 PM	#11
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	You put H&R race on your S5? Yeah, that would not be good on the street. There are many people on here with H&R springs with no issues whatsoever. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

02-14-2009, 09:56 PM	#10
bim14 BIMMM3R Drives: 2011 E93 M3 JZB/FRE 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Posts: 395 iTrader: (2)	I had H&R springs on my S5, and they caused so many problems for me. I am not sure if it was because of the race springs, however I would put something more reliable like coilovers on an m3.

02-15-2009, 08:10 AM	#13
boostedtwin Sheriff Drives: 997S / E46 M3 AA SC / X1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami/Brazil Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (10) Garage List 07 335i [0.00] 07 335i [0.00]	Go with H&R Springs, H&R or Ichiba spacers 15mm all around. 20mm will be too much, believe me.. __________________ X1 / 997S GT3 Upgrade now

02-24-2009, 12:58 AM	#14
mdrobc13 Major Drives: '12 BMW 550i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On a base somewhere near or afar! Posts: 1,393 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 550i [5.00]	I went with Dinan. Here you go. Pics and post/mini review. Enjoyin it immensely so far w/out any problems. Check it out. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234090 __________________ '12 F10 550i (DGM-II - Dinan Stage 3/Shockware, H&R Springs, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Hamman CF rear difuser, Giovanni "Lindo" Graphite 20" Staggered Wheels) '10 e71 X6 35iDrive SAV (Space Gray) - Gone '06 e85 Z4 M Roadster (Black Metallic) -Gone '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Gone

02-27-2009, 12:07 PM	#15
8INTO3=M Private Drives: M3 Coupe -- Interlagos Blue Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MMMaryland Posts: 87 iTrader: (1)	Did VOB or Passport do the work for you?

02-27-2009, 01:18 PM	#16
Jared@ACGsandiego Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 181 iTrader: (1)	I recommend H&R springs, we have a good deal on them and spacers and install. PM me if you are interested

02-28-2009, 08:43 AM	#19
bullmrkt Lieutenant Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: usually my desk Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	Check out swift springs. They are a far superior design to H&R etc, very light weight which improves ride quality. I got a set for my TCKline D/A coil overs and they were much better than the vogtland springs that came with them. Email swift for a custom setup and they'll help you find a local dealer too. http://www.swiftsprings.com/ __________________ My cat has learned to type. I can therefore take no responsibility for anything said hitherto.

03-02-2009, 11:17 AM	#20
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,494 iTrader: (3)	what exactly is acomplished with wheel spacers? Does it just help fill the gap by moving your wheels further outward?

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