H&R Vs RD sport

SilentAttack · 04-14-2013, 09:00 PM

What do you guys prefer? I see alot of people running both. Im looking for the best drop without sacrificing the ride quality. I plan on putting the E36 bumpstops with either spring. Are they both 1" front .08" rear?

PrometheusM3 · 04-14-2013, 09:42 PM

I did some research on that exact question and decided to go with RDSport on my E92 when it arrives. I almost posted this exact thread but just ended up searching around instead. From what I read, both setups seem to be quality, but RDSport is considered to be the slightly lower of the two. For me, I like the lower look and most people I read seemed happy with them.

Also tipping the decision in RDSport's favor (for my situation) is that the RDSport factory and HQ is only a few miles from me. Having them do the install is a big plus, especially if/when I add sways and other pieces in the future.

I don't think you can go wrong either way, though, especially when replacing the bumpstops (as I am as well).

I look forward to people with experience chiming in as well.

SilentAttack · 04-14-2013, 10:01 PM

I was thinking the same thing so far just wanted to see if anyone favored H&R for any reason.

Tufosi · 04-15-2013, 12:30 PM

Im ording my RD sport springs soon also...I see a lot of people do this and I was just wondering...what is the reason and advantage of switching to E36 bumpstops??

ms372 · 04-15-2013, 01:20 PM

another option would be swift R-spec, been hearing a lot of good things about them.

John Tanglewood · 04-15-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tufosi

Im ording my RD sport springs soon also...I see a lot of people do this and I was just wondering...what is the reason and advantage of switching to E36 bumpstops??

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but the point of using the e36/e46 bumpstops is to retain the same spring travel so your not bottoming out. Lowering car = decreased travel, so to retain stock travel you need different bumpstops.

I use RD Sports with e46 M3 bumpstops and never bottom out, even on big highway dips at high speeds.

SilentAttack · 04-15-2013, 05:43 PM

Im pretty sure thats right. Im just going to do it since the springs will be out and its easy to replace

Tufosi · 04-16-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but the point of using the e36/e46 bumpstops is to retain the same spring travel so your not bottoming out. Lowering car = decreased travel, so to retain stock travel you need different bumpstops.

I use RD Sports with e46 M3 bumpstops and never bottom out, even on big highway dips at high speeds.

Thanks for the info... that makes sense. So I need to make sure to get me a set of E36 bumpstops too then.

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SilentAttack Private Drives: 2008 M3, 2009 328xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	H&R Vs RD sport What do you guys prefer? I see alot of people running both. Im looking for the best drop without sacrificing the ride quality. I plan on putting the E36 bumpstops with either spring. Are they both 1" front .08" rear?
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PrometheusM3 Private First Class Drives: LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	I did some research on that exact question and decided to go with RDSport on my E92 when it arrives. I almost posted this exact thread but just ended up searching around instead. From what I read, both setups seem to be quality, but RDSport is considered to be the slightly lower of the two. For me, I like the lower look and most people I read seemed happy with them. Also tipping the decision in RDSport's favor (for my situation) is that the RDSport factory and HQ is only a few miles from me. Having them do the install is a big plus, especially if/when I add sways and other pieces in the future. I don't think you can go wrong either way, though, especially when replacing the bumpstops (as I am as well). I look forward to people with experience chiming in as well. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe \| Laguna Seca Blue \| 6MT \| Black Extended \| Piano Black \| Moonroof \| Racing Dynamics Springs \| IND painted accessories \| ZCP Knob

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04-14-2013, 10:01 PM	#3
SilentAttack Private Drives: 2008 M3, 2009 328xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	I was thinking the same thing so far just wanted to see if anyone favored H&R for any reason.

04-15-2013, 05:43 PM	#7
SilentAttack Private Drives: 2008 M3, 2009 328xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	Im pretty sure thats right. Im just going to do it since the springs will be out and its easy to replace