Springs and EDC

Hoops · 04-01-2009, 11:41 AM

Im sure this has been covered but im struggling to find any definitive answers. Basically, i have an E92 M3 with EDC. I personally feel the car sits too high, especially when you look at it from the rear. So, i want to lower it - not too low, i dont want the rims disappearing under the arches - but enough to make a visual difference. I was considering Eibach springs or equivalent - BUT i dont want to mess up the EDC entirely and be left with a car that drives like a bag of nails!! I dont really want to go down the coilover route due to cost. Has anyone dropped their EDC equipped M3 with springs, if so which ones and how does the car handle afterward, any regrets etc??? Many thanks.

dmerk1978 · 04-01-2009, 11:49 AM

H&R no edc issues at all, coilovers remove the edc

Technic · 04-01-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Im sure this has been covered but im struggling to find any definitive answers. Basically, i have an E92 M3 with EDC. I personally feel the car sits too high, especially when you look at it from the rear. So, i want to lower it - not too low, i dont want the rims disappearing under the arches - but enough to make a visual difference. I was considering Eibach springs or equivalent - BUT i dont want to mess up the EDC entirely and be left with a car that drives like a bag of nails!! I dont really want to go down the coilover route due to cost. Has anyone dropped their EDC equipped M3 with springs, if so which ones and how does the car handle afterward, any regrets etc??? Many thanks.

My experience... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183026

The Eibachs springs and EDC ride so well that I'm driving my M3 from Florida to SC for the M School...

Manny212 · 04-01-2009, 11:52 AM

there are a million threads on this and a couple on the 1st page.

Eibach, H&R, and RD sport are all good options for springs, eibach being the last aggressive and RD being the most. Either way, aftermarket springs will shorten the life of your shocks but not for a while. Some people already have about 15k on their aftermarket springs with no problems. And none of the mentioned springs will give you a crazy lowrider drop.

Big Windy · 04-01-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny212

there are a million threads on this and a couple on the 1st page.

Eibach, H&R, and RD sport are all good options for springs, eibach being the last aggressive and RD being the most. Either way, aftermarket springs will shorten the life of your shocks but not for a while. Some people already have about 15k on their aftermarket springs with no problems. And none of the mentioned springs will give you a crazy lowrider drop.

Don't forget Dinan...this is the route I am going. Very minimal drop, warranty safe, but $$$.

Technic · 04-01-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny212

there are a million threads on this and a couple on the 1st page.

Eibach, H&R, and RD sport are all good options for springs, eibach being the last aggressive and RD being the most. Either way, aftermarket springs will shorten the life of your shocks but not for a while. Some people already have about 15k on their aftermarket springs with no problems. And none of the mentioned springs will give you a crazy lowrider drop.

Actually, the least aggressive spring kit is Dinan at .5" all around (vs Eibachs .8" front/.6" rear).

Hoops · 04-01-2009, 12:57 PM

Do the H&R springs drop the car more than Eibach or the about the same???

SV Concepts III · 04-01-2009, 01:06 PM

You can run the H&R Sport Springs with the EDC shocks. You will retain EDC functionality and the car will sit lower as a result of the spring upgrade.

Hoops · 04-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Having just read through the link Technic listed - im going to go with the Eibach Pro Kit - just hope i can source it here in UK. My only concern is that ive ordered a set of Eibach spacers - 15mm front, 12mm rear - and im worried i may get some rubbing/fouling issues?? Im running stock 19" rims with stock Michelin rubber. Any thoughts??

Technic · 04-01-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Do the H&R springs drop the car more than Eibach or the about the same???

It drops the front a full 1" and the rear the same .6" as the Eibachs.

CSanto · 04-01-2009, 02:03 PM

Whats the drop specifications on the RD Sport Springs?

Manny212 · 04-01-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

Actually, the least aggressive spring kit is Dinan at .5" all around (vs Eibachs .8" front/.6" rear).

yea sorry didnt include dinan because of the cost.

MrHarris · 04-01-2009, 07:30 PM

Dinan - .5 rear, .5 front
Eibach - .6 rear, .8 front
H&R - .6 rear, 1.0 front
RDSport - .6 rear, 1.2 front

I have H&R by the way

Hoops · 04-02-2009, 03:13 AM

Can anyone confirm if i will have any rubbing/clearance issues - ive ordered 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers, run stock 19" rims and rubber - but also want to drop the car with Eibach pro kit. Is it likely to rub or foul the arches?? Anyone done this mod??

CSanto · 04-02-2009, 09:23 AM

I have a pic request.
H&R springs vs. RD Sport Springs on 19s. Side View. I've been searching, and I feel like the Back is slightly lower on RD sports than H&Rs so the .6 might be more like .8 on the RDs

REP1KRR · 04-05-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Can anyone confirm if i will have any rubbing/clearance issues - ive ordered 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers, run stock 19" rims and rubber - but also want to drop the car with Eibach pro kit. Is it likely to rub or foul the arches?? Anyone done this mod??

Word. Also interested in feedback using 15/12 spacers.
Rubbing ??

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Manny212 Captain 62 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	there are a million threads on this and a couple on the 1st page. Eibach, H&R, and RD sport are all good options for springs, eibach being the last aggressive and RD being the most. Either way, aftermarket springs will shorten the life of your shocks but not for a while. Some people already have about 15k on their aftermarket springs with no problems. And none of the mentioned springs will give you a crazy lowrider drop. __________________ 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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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	You can run the H&R Sport Springs with the EDC shocks. You will retain EDC functionality and the car will sit lower as a result of the spring upgrade.
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