Springs....whats safe and whats not?

xxe92xx · 03-14-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange fever

like to know more info =)
plus pics of the ride with what brands
thanks guys

+1

disruptv · 03-15-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BaLLzZz

Me personally i am in the same boat.

I have narrowed my choices down to Eibach or Dinan Both nearly identical drops etc. From there the choice is yours per say they are both safest for excessive wear and tear on your stock components. Changing the bumpstop to an e36 with one of these springs then everything is GREAT.

All I hope is that I don't create a BUMPY ride.

dude i have eibachs w/trimmed front bumpstops and the ride is very smooth IMO...sometimes i wish it was firmer lol...You are more then welcome to drive/ride my car..i'm anywhere from westchester to queens to long island

FrenchBoy · 03-15-2010, 10:51 PM

I've had the H&Rs for over a year now. Love the drop and I am very happy with the ride quality: Firmer than stock but not jarring. They also do a great job at the track.

Here is a couple of photo courtesy of Dawgdog. H&R and spacers:

MrHarris · 03-15-2010, 11:15 PM

^ you must have a lucky batch of H&R, mine was very jarring and was unstable when roads got uneven/bumpy when at speeds over 80

garek · 03-16-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

I've had the H&Rs for over a year now. Love the drop and I am very happy with the ride quality: Firmer than stock but not jarring. They also do a great job at the track.

+1 I've also got the H&Rs. I thought stock was too soft, especially on the track. IMO, the ride with H&Rs is how an M3 should feel.

armorrig · 03-16-2010, 02:13 PM

No complaints with my Eibachs.

2008BLANCO335 · 03-16-2010, 02:18 PM

I understand that coilovers and agressive springs like H&R cause issues with EDC. So what happens? Is it just a light like TPMS? Is the car "stuck" in one of the three modes?

Sorry for the stupid questions but I am looking at an M3 with EDC and I am starting to get nervous.

Bluechipper · 03-16-2010, 02:31 PM

My Eibachs are fantastic, ride quality is perfect and I love the drop. I switched over from H&R's, which I was not happy with at all. Dinan springs were out, the drop looked to minimal.

constantin · 03-16-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BaLLzZz

Me personally i am in the same boat.

I have narrowed my choices down to Eibach or Dinan Both nearly identical drops etc. From there the choice is yours per say they are both safest for excessive wear and tear on your stock components. Changing the bumpstop to an e36 with one of these springs then everything is GREAT.

All I hope is that I don't create a BUMPY ride.

I read on here a few times that Eibach makes the springs for Dinan.

BaLLzZz · 03-16-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by disruptv

dude i have eibachs w/trimmed front bumpstops and the ride is very smooth IMO...sometimes i wish it was firmer lol...You are more then welcome to drive/ride my car..i'm anywhere from westchester to queens to long island

I might have to take you up on that you have edc?

m3_love · 03-16-2010, 09:55 PM

Got H&Rs, no complaints, firm sporty ride and not bumpy and uncomfortable, I'm happy with it, I went with H&Rs for the lower ride, not sure how it affects the wear and tear of the suspension though...only time will tell

disruptv · 03-16-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BaLLzZz

I might have to take you up on that you have edc?

yup

I have an e92 ..pm me and we can set something up on a sunday or wed...i also have a few more things as well that you may/may not like

xxe92xx · 03-17-2010, 02:44 PM

what about RDSport? i read that they have the lowest drop and a safe compared to H&R's...and thats exactly what im looking for a very low drop while still retaining reliability

tom @ eas · 03-17-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xxe92xx

what about RDSport? i read that they have the lowest drop and a safe compared to H&R's...and thats exactly what im looking for a very low drop while still retaining reliability

Probably the best spring on the market at this time, along with the Eibachs. The H&Rs are the cheapest, which makes them attractive.

H&Rs are very stiff, it's purely up you your personal preference.

xxe92xx · 03-17-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Probably the best spring on the market at this time, along with the Eibachs. The H&Rs are the cheapest, which makes them attractive.

H&Rs are very stiff, it's purely up you your personal preference.

well im also interested in reliability...RDSport is what im thinkin and im not even considering Eibach because the drop is too conservative....i really really hate that gap in the front

xxe92xx · 03-19-2010, 01:07 AM

RDSport

EAS: $350.00
Jlevi: $349.99
RennSpec: $350.00

anyone else sell them?

tom @ eas · 03-19-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xxe92xx

RDSport

EAS: $350.00
Jlevi: $349.99
RennSpec: $350.00

anyone else sell them?

We stock them. Let me know when you're ready to pull the trigger.

xxe92xx · 03-19-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We stock them. Let me know when you're ready to pull the trigger.

yes but if you couldnt tell im alittle cheap

AMPowerJ · 03-19-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange fever

like to know more info =)
plus pics of the ride with what brands
thanks guys

Dinan

OC ///M · 03-19-2010, 10:23 AM

AMPowerJ · 03-19-2010, 01:00 PM

RD Sport looks nice!

aajami · 03-19-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

RD Sport looks nice!

I'm partial to your subtle drop. Your car is very tastefully done.

View Poll Results: Eibach,RDSport,Dinan or H&R?
Eibach	56	50.45%
RDSport	22	19.82%
Dinan	29	26.13%
H&R	16	14.41%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

03-15-2010, 10:51 PM	#25
FrenchBoy Lieutenant Colonel 234 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I've had the H&Rs for over a year now. Love the drop and I am very happy with the ride quality: Firmer than stock but not jarring. They also do a great job at the track. Here is a couple of photo courtesy of Dawgdog. H&R and spacers: __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 6-Speed \| SO \| AB XT1 \| ZCP \| M Performance Suspension \| GC Camber Plates Previous: 2009 E90 M3
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	^ you must have a lucky batch of H&R, mine was very jarring and was unstable when roads got uneven/bumpy when at speeds over 80 __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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03-16-2010, 02:13 PM	#28
armorrig Brigadier General 77 Rep 3,268 Posts Drives: Tamiya Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So.Cal. iTrader: (2)	No complaints with my Eibachs.
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03-16-2010, 02:18 PM	#29
2008BLANCO335 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2008 335E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I understand that coilovers and agressive springs like H&R cause issues with EDC. So what happens? Is it just a light like TPMS? Is the car "stuck" in one of the three modes? Sorry for the stupid questions but I am looking at an M3 with EDC and I am starting to get nervous.
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03-16-2010, 02:31 PM	#30
Bluechipper Banned 16 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 09 M3 Vert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	My Eibachs are fantastic, ride quality is perfect and I love the drop. I switched over from H&R's, which I was not happy with at all. Dinan springs were out, the drop looked to minimal.
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03-16-2010, 09:55 PM	#33
m3_love Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Got H&Rs, no complaints, firm sporty ride and not bumpy and uncomfortable, I'm happy with it, I went with H&Rs for the lower ride, not sure how it affects the wear and tear of the suspension though...only time will tell __________________ Gone but never forgotten: e92 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e46 M3 l 6MT - OEM+ e90 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e92 335i l Auto - the list is too long...
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03-17-2010, 02:44 PM	#35
xxe92xx Banned 37 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (2)	what about RDSport? i read that they have the lowest drop and a safe compared to H&R's...and thats exactly what im looking for a very low drop while still retaining reliability
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03-19-2010, 01:07 AM	#38
xxe92xx Banned 37 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (2)	RDSport EAS: $350.00 Jlevi: $349.99 RennSpec: $350.00 anyone else sell them?
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03-19-2010, 10:23 AM	#42
OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	RD Sport __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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03-19-2010, 01:00 PM	#43
AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 419 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	RD Sport looks nice! __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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