Which springs for the best handling?

[JMH1099]

Hi guys! I'm currently shopping for the springs for my non-ZCP M3,

I heard all big brands are offering good springs, i want to know out of all the brands, which brand will gives a better handling?

I currently have my eyes on
Dinan
Eibach
Kw HAS
H&R sport.

I also wondering for the springs like Dinan(drops 0.5) do I need E36 bump stop or shaved top mount?

Thanks

[Ervin87]

The M3 does not have a lot of travel as-is from the factory, so you need to be careful on how low you go. The E36 bump stops are shorter and therefore allow a bit more travel when you lower the car.

There are many good threads on this topic on the forum. Just do a bit of searching.

Good luck.

[Redd]

All lowering springs are about the same. Those are good quality brands, I doubt you will go wrong.

If you really want to improve handling, consider a set of coil overs.

[_paolo]

Pretty happy with my Swift Spec R springs. Dramatically reduced body roll and ride height is perfect IMO.

[pbonsalb]

I don’t think any of them have noticeably different characteristics based on design differences. Some may be softer or stiffer than others and some may be slightly higher or lower than others. Somewhere there is a thread with spring rates. Find a set used from someone moving on to coilovers. I have had H&R on my car since 2012 or 2013. I bought them used. They are the milder of the 2 H&R springs. I later bought a used set of Bilstein B8 shocks and struts. Most recently, I bought an Eibach front swaybar and shorter endlinks.

[JMH1099]

Thanks for all the information after doing the search for whole day ill go for Dinan springs

[Mr_Reeves]

Eibach are closer to what could be considered an OEM+ spring. Same level of ride comfort as stock but lower centre of gravity and better 'stance'. All of the above are good quality though.

I would recommend E36 M3 bump stops and shaved top mounts at the front no matter which you chose to retain stock suspension travel.

[wyatth]

"Better handling" is a loaded term. On a smooth track? Lower and stiffer. On rough public roads? Something modest like Dinan or Eibach would be be best.

[JMH1099]

Originally Posted by wyatth

"Better handling" is a loaded term. On a smooth track? Lower and stiffer. On rough public roads? Something modest like Dinan or Eibach would be be best.

I think what I want is a better street performance springs! I think Dinan is a great fit for me

[GeorgeA]

Swift springs with E36 bumpstops for sure! Only spring worth getting on this car.