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      06-23-2012, 04:53 PM   #1
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Springs+spacers?

Can someone please advise me on the size of spacers on a m3 lowered on eibach or h&r spring? 12mm all round ok or 15mm?

Also which springs are better on ride and feedback eibach springs or H&R?

Much appreciated guys I want to mod my standard m3.....handling/appearance first.
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I have H&Rs with 15mm on front and 12mm on rears. I have pics. in my profile album, if you want to see them.

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Would that set up still accommodate the wider zhp wheels if I update in the future or does the spacers have to come off? I understand the zhp wheels are half inch wider than oem 19s
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I currently run 18/15 on my ZCP wheels so you should be able to do at least that.
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I have H&Rs with 15mm on front and 12mm on rears.
what this gent said.
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I have the same but the 15's on the rears and the 12's up front. Springs are in hand but not on car yet.
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I currently run 18/15 on my ZCP wheels so you should be able to do at least that.
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