springs questions

FSHNGRY · 07-20-2009, 10:18 AM

when changing the springs on my 330, i had to get new bushings and eventually had to change the rear shocks... any of you who bought the H&R springs for the e9x m3 upgrade the shocks and bushings as well? i know coilovers is the ideal way to go, but springs are a great and MUCH cheaper alternative... ALSO, adjusting the head lights after lowering your car? anyone encounter this pain in the ass problem? thanks

Nawaaz · 07-20-2009, 10:49 AM

From my research, if you go with "sport" springs which are easy on the stock shocks, then you should be ok for a very, very long time.

If you go for the "race" or stiffer springs, then your stock shocks will wear out much faster.

SV Concepts III · 07-20-2009, 11:48 AM

If you are upgrading the springs, I recommend swapping the shocks as well. If you do the H&R Sport Springs, you can go with their H&R Touring Cup Kit which includes the sport springs and matched shocks.

Ron@Modbargains · 07-20-2009, 12:17 PM

I personally prefer a proper spring and shock combination which comes from a coilover. I have gotten feedback from one of my customers with an M3 and the H&R sports - he hated them. Said the bump steer was really prevalent, and the handling deteriorated in his perspective. Keep in mind he races regularly - hence why he quickly went to Motons. It was a temporary solution for him, I think thats what it is for most owners. A decent way to drop without spending a whole lot.

09E92M34ME · 07-20-2009, 06:02 PM

dinan doesn't give much of drop but I think that's what i'll go with for piece of mind. 2nd choice for me would be eibach.

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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	From my research, if you go with "sport" springs which are easy on the stock shocks, then you should be ok for a very, very long time. If you go for the "race" or stiffer springs, then your stock shocks will wear out much faster.
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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)	If you are upgrading the springs, I recommend swapping the shocks as well. If you do the H&R Sport Springs, you can go with their H&R Touring Cup Kit which includes the sport springs and matched shocks.
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Ron@Modbargains 58 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	I personally prefer a proper spring and shock combination which comes from a coilover. I have gotten feedback from one of my customers with an M3 and the H&R sports - he hated them. Said the bump steer was really prevalent, and the handling deteriorated in his perspective. Keep in mind he races regularly - hence why he quickly went to Motons. It was a temporary solution for him, I think thats what it is for most owners. A decent way to drop without spending a whole lot.
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