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      12-22-2011, 03:28 PM   #23
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In what way are they more focused on performance?

They are lower than many others which should compromise performance by severely over extending the range of the stock dampers.

What am I missing?
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Quite the opposite actually. RD Sport is better for the looks over the actual handling aspects.
RDSport co-designs their springs with the Pirelli Race Team. They also do product development for all of their suspension components (sway bars, struts, etc.) at the same time to maximize performance of each individual piece. While some spring manufacturers focus only on drop and minimal increase in performance, RD gives you the option to make the springs step one, and then continually improve the performance of your vehicle by adding their additional products. Here is a review from a 2009 issue of European Car Magazine sums up their focus on performance.

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      12-22-2011, 05:02 PM   #24
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      12-23-2011, 10:56 AM   #25
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RDSport co-designs their springs with the Pirelli Race Team. They also do product development for all of their suspension components (sway bars, struts, etc.) at the same time to maximize performance of each individual piece. While some spring manufacturers focus only on drop and minimal increase in performance, RD gives you the option to make the springs step one, and then continually improve the performance of your vehicle by adding their additional products. Here is a review from a 2009 issue of European Car Magazine sums up their focus on performance.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322971

Ok, however I think you missed the point being made. The springs made for our cars are not developed with Pirelli's race team.
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I have a question will the rd springs affect my Edc on my m3?
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      01-27-2012, 05:23 AM   #27
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I have a question will the rd springs affect my Edc on my m3?
short: no.
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      01-27-2012, 01:50 PM   #28
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If you have a competition package, stay away from the Eibach springs, it will actually raise the rear of your car slightly and is replacing the springs with a softer springs too.

The best and better matched springs for ZCP cars are the H&R springs. Stay away from RD Sport.
Good info -
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      01-27-2012, 03:16 PM   #29
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If you have a competition package, stay away from the Eibach springs, it will actually raise the rear of your car slightly and is replacing the springs with a softer springs too.

The best and better matched springs for ZCP cars are the H&R springs. Stay away from RD Sport.
How do the Eibach springs raise the rear if they off more drop than the ZCP springs? Is there something mechanically different about the suspension that this would happen? My car with ZCP is arriving in the next month, and I thought about going Eibach..
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How do the Eibach springs raise the rear if they off more drop than the ZCP springs? Is there something mechanically different about the suspension that this would happen? My car with ZCP is arriving in the next month, and I thought about going Eibach..
It's the nature of the Eibach spring compared to the ZCP spring. ZCP cars will exhibit a small tiny drop in the front with Eibach, and a 1/8" raise in the rear.

This spring is not recommended for ZCP cars.
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It's the nature of the Eibach spring compared to the ZCP spring. ZCP cars will exhibit a small tiny drop in the front with Eibach, and a 1/8" raise in the rear.

This spring is not recommended for ZCP cars.
Whoa. Thanks for saving me from a mistake!!
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      02-17-2012, 12:25 AM   #32
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If you have a competition package, stay away from the Eibach springs, it will actually raise the rear of your car slightly and is replacing the springs with a softer springs too.

The best and better matched springs for ZCP cars are the H&R springs. Stay away from RD Sport.
So how much did the H&R's reduce your ride height?
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      02-17-2012, 12:30 AM   #33
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Whoa. Thanks for saving me from a mistake!!
+1!

Please excuse my ignorance, but what's ZCP?
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      02-17-2012, 01:23 AM   #34
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So how much did the H&R's reduce your ride height?
F 1.0
R 0.6
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      02-17-2012, 01:24 AM   #35
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+1!

Please excuse my ignorance, but what's ZCP?
ZCP aka competition package
Cars equiped with Competition Package has lowered suspension than regular M3s.
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      02-17-2012, 03:17 AM   #36
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It's the nature of the Eibach spring compared to the ZCP spring. ZCP cars will exhibit a small tiny drop in the front with Eibach, and a 1/8" raise in the rear.

This spring is not recommended for ZCP cars.
Question for you.. I have EDC but not ZCP and I'm between RD sport and H&R. between the two which would you recommend?
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Question for you.. I have EDC but not ZCP and I'm between RD sport and H&R. between the two which would you recommend?
Still H&R.
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      02-17-2012, 12:55 PM   #38
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Personally , I went with the Eibach for my non-zpc car , when I surched for the best springs to get , I found on this forum a pool for the most popular and it was Eibach hands down , also I remember reading that a couple of members tryed Eibach after being disapointed a the ride quality of the H&R and were completly happy with the Eibach ! From what I remember the H&R were more for the look then for the ride agrement ! Anyway , I'm complitly satisfied with my Eibach !
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i have zcp and edc and am interested in dinan stage iii. any reasons not to do this? specifics? thanks all
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Personally , I went with the Eibach for my non-zpc car , when I surched for the best springs to get , I found on this forum a pool for the most popular and it was Eibach hands down , also I remember reading that a couple of members tryed Eibach after being disapointed a the ride quality of the H&R and were completly happy with the Eibach ! From what I remember the H&R were more for the look then for the ride agrement ! Anyway , I'm complitly satisfied with my Eibach !
I'm trying to get the best combination of looks and performance... I know its hard to do both wit jet springs. But the eibach doesn't lower it enough for my taste.
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      02-20-2012, 06:38 AM   #41
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ZCP aka competition package
Cars equiped with Competition Package has lowered suspension than regular M3s.
Thanks mate. Are you happy with the H&R's?
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I have the HR Sport Springs.

I keep the car on Comfort mode and it rides great. The car needs to be dropped IMO. But I do think another .5" in the front would make it even better.
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      02-22-2012, 08:28 AM   #43
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Some spring makers suggest to change the control arms if you get for example the H&R Race Springs. Do eibach require them too, and how much is it to install them?
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I have the HR Sport Springs.

I keep the car on Comfort mode and it rides great. The car needs to be dropped IMO. But I do think another .5" in the front would make it even better.
i think with that height it would be perfect if you go with bigger rims dont you think?! maybe 19 or 20's perhaps...
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