H&R spring suspension problem?

MrHarris · 02-25-2009, 11:13 PM

I just got H&R springs on my car. I got them installed by a reputable local shop.

I noticed the front left has about 1cm more fender gap than the right side. Also the rear left has like maybe half a cm more fender gap than the right side. Is this normal? I was thinking it's like that to accomodate the drivers weight or it was installed wrong. I would think it's unlikely they installed it wrong bbecause the springs have to go in a groove, plus they've worked on many BMWs and other high performance cars.

Anyone with H&R springs notice the same thing I noticed?

schnell325 · 02-25-2009, 11:21 PM

I believe that the springs may need a few miles/days to settle properly. Also, tend to agree with the weight thought.

Manny212 · 02-25-2009, 11:33 PM

Yea should be normal. At least stock it's normal. It's due to offset drivers weight

MrHarris · 02-26-2009, 02:02 AM

Bump, can anyone else with H&R's check and see if their front drivers sides fender gap is about 1 cm more than the passenger front side? Here's my car...

SV Concepts · 02-26-2009, 12:07 PM

That's pretty straight I've not yet heard of it. I believe it does have to do with the springs settling and countering for driver weight... did you get the right model?
JL

!Xoible · 02-26-2009, 12:15 PM

i'd wait about 2 weeks, then get an alignment then complain to the installer. reputable shops still do mistakes, they just take care of their mistakes

KiokenM3 · 02-26-2009, 12:22 PM

i had the same problem, took it back to the shop the following wk. i think the srping wasnt seated properly. when i got it back it was level on all 4 corners. see my post http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226705

MrHarris · 02-26-2009, 12:45 PM

I'm getting an alignment today, Ill ask them what they think. It's almost been 2 weeks, so I'll probably go back to the shop after the alignment then after back for another alignment. How annoying.

!Xoible · 02-26-2009, 12:54 PM

then do not get an alignment, coz u gonna need one after it too. go to the shop first

MrHarris · 02-26-2009, 01:42 PM

Darrin at west end checked the height and it's 1/16th of an inch higher on the drivers side. When I get in the car it's exactly even. I guess the install was fine.

!Xoible · 02-26-2009, 03:04 PM

darrin knows his shit

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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	H&R spring suspension problem? I just got H&R springs on my car. I got them installed by a reputable local shop. I noticed the front left has about 1cm more fender gap than the right side. Also the rear left has like maybe half a cm more fender gap than the right side. Is this normal? I was thinking it's like that to accomodate the drivers weight or it was installed wrong. I would think it's unlikely they installed it wrong bbecause the springs have to go in a groove, plus they've worked on many BMWs and other high performance cars. Anyone with H&R springs notice the same thing I noticed? __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,387 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	I believe that the springs may need a few miles/days to settle properly. Also, tend to agree with the weight thought. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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Manny212 Captain 62 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	Yea should be normal. At least stock it's normal. It's due to offset drivers weight __________________ 2008 E92///M3 - \| Alpine White/Fox Red Extended Novillo \| Technology \| Premium \| Cold \| Mods: \| 19" Avante Garde \| Macht Schnell Filter \| RPi Scoops \| Rogue SSK \| MS Spacers \| ACM Test Pipes \| ESS Tune \| Remus Race \| LUX V4 Angels \| KW V3 \|
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Bump, can anyone else with H&R's check and see if their front drivers sides fender gap is about 1 cm more than the passenger front side? Here's my car... Attached Images __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs Last edited by MrHarris; 02-26-2009 at 04:28 AM..
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SV Concepts 360 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	That's pretty straight I've not yet heard of it. I believe it does have to do with the springs settling and countering for driver weight... did you get the right model? JL
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KiokenM3 Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: LIFTED JEEP JK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	i had the same problem, took it back to the shop the following wk. i think the srping wasnt seated properly. when i got it back it was level on all 4 corners. see my post http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226705
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	I'm getting an alignment today, Ill ask them what they think. It's almost been 2 weeks, so I'll probably go back to the shop after the alignment then after back for another alignment. How annoying. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Darrin at west end checked the height and it's 1/16th of an inch higher on the drivers side. When I get in the car it's exactly even. I guess the install was fine. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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