H&R coilovers for the win

Hedges · 05-29-2009, 08:14 AM

I'm just doing some research and i'm getting some reports on H&R coil overs are either stiff as shiet just like the H&R sport springs or is comfortable? I may just go with the V2's adjust height and make it more comfortable?

JeffL · 05-29-2009, 08:18 AM

I'm done, don't care. Everyone get V3's they only cost $2k. According to everyone and KW's web site which shows a 5+ year old H&R coilover I will be rusting away after only 480 hours.

bolty · 05-29-2009, 08:29 AM

Jeff, Im not trying to knock your choice.

Those of us that live in places where we swim in brine water in the winter time care about these things. I've searched around and am sharing. If you think Iam talking out of my ass, then please correct me.

The KW's are stainless steel. The H&R's are galvanized aluminum.

The V1's cost a couple hundred more than the H&R's which isnt enough to sway me either way. Iam more concerned about ride quality and corrosion resistance, but since us XI's get the shaft in terms of options, there isnt any objective comparisons or reports on the limited choices we have.

JeffL · 05-29-2009, 08:37 AM

No worries. I live in Mass where salt and sand are required in huge amounts all winter long. I have no concerns my H&R will ever rust. And with my past experience with KW's I would never buy them again. Just personal preference I guess. but again I'm done.

JaysBlueE92 · 05-29-2009, 11:06 PM

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On a side note do you have to remove the shocks to adjust them?

No. You simply have to take the wheel off and you can adjust with the allen keys provided.

335xiRN · 06-05-2009, 11:24 PM

got my H&R coilovers done this week:

335iPaul · 06-06-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 335xiRN

got my H&R coilovers done this week:

Just me or does the front wheel give the illusion of being bigger than the back one?

Car looks good though

vgtek · 06-06-2009, 03:56 PM

looks great man, what are your first impressions?

forza1976 · 06-06-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 335xiRN

got my H&R coilovers done this week:

Very nice... this has me really considering the H&R's.

Universal_Magnetic · 06-09-2009, 11:02 AM

Wheres the best place to order these? as soon as i have the cash these are next on my list.

335xiRN · 06-09-2009, 08:16 PM

i noticed the ride was a bit bumpier than stock. idk, it kind of feels like i have run flats all over again bc i feel every single bump in the road. i had the stock suspension for a week before doin the coilovers and it was so much smoother. i think i got mine from jlevisw.com or **********s.com, i do a lot of shopping around between those 2 sites so i don't remember

syphon97 · 06-23-2009, 01:36 PM

Any one figure out the rust issue? I guess ill try and get ahold of the company and see what they say.

One last thing do you have to take the springs off to adjust on the H&R's? I think the previous post was talking about the KW's

virtualbong · 06-23-2009, 02:15 PM

JeffL...we need to hook up some time so that I can ride in your car. I want to feel the ride in person with the 19s. I will probably lower my car first and then decide whether or not to go with 18s or 19s. I have had rim bend issues with my last car and 19s, so I do not want to be spending money every year on fixing the bends.

btw. do you go to BMW Gallery of Norwood for service? If so, have you gone to them with your modifications and not run into any issues with them saying something about them?

WIL

ska///235i · 06-23-2009, 05:51 PM

hey, let me know how it goes if you guys do meet up.
also, where do you fix your previous rims? I want to fix up my winter setup

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

JeffL...we need to hook up some time so that I can ride in your car. I want to feel the ride in person with the 19s. I will probably lower my car first and then decide whether or not to go with 18s or 19s. I have had rim bend issues with my last car and 19s, so I do not want to be spending money every year on fixing the bends.

btw. do you go to BMW Gallery of Norwood for service? If so, have you gone to them with your modifications and not run into any issues with them saying something about them?

WIL

JeffL · 06-23-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

JeffL...we need to hook up some time so that I can ride in your car. I want to feel the ride in person with the 19s. I will probably lower my car first and then decide whether or not to go with 18s or 19s. I have had rim bend issues with my last car and 19s, so I do not want to be spending money every year on fixing the bends.

btw. do you go to BMW Gallery of Norwood for service? If so, have you gone to them with your modifications and not run into any issues with them saying something about them?

WIL

Yeah sure. 19's and 18's ride very similar IMO. My car is actually riding a little worse these days as I have lowered it just about all the way.

No I would not go anywhere near Norwood for anything. I go to Wagner in Shrewsbery they don't say anything about the coilovers or wheels. The tech gets a little pissed because the lift won't fit under it but it's an easy fix with a floor jack. He was mostly just giving me a hard time, I think? The last time I was there they actually hand washed and waxed it and had it sitting in the show room when I picked it up. (was just in for an un-scheduled oil change). I thought it was odd.

I'm going to be in St Louis, Denver, then San Fran till sometime after the 4th so it will have to be after that.

You didn't go to CnC this past Sunday?

JeffL · 06-23-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

hey, let me know how it goes if you guys do meet up.
also, where do you fix your previous rims? I want to fix up my winter setup

Rimpro in Tewksbury does good work.

AWD Addict · 06-30-2009, 01:24 PM

Wish I could drop it a bit, but I'm not risking screwing with a BMW suspension.

Any stiffer, and i'm going to bend a wheel on a pothole.

Looks tremendous though, and I'd love to see them in person.

chillychan · 07-05-2009, 09:45 PM

JeffL I am thinking of getting the H&Rs as well. I'm guessing MA roads can get as bad as the crap here in Jersey City. I was just curious how many inches is the gap between your fender and tire for the front and rear? Also, I am hoping it be possible to get a side pic of your ride?

GQ 335i · 07-13-2009, 09:49 PM

Nice stance.

JeffL · 07-14-2009, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

JeffL I am thinking of getting the H&Rs as well. I'm guessing MA roads can get as bad as the crap here in Jersey City. I was just curious how many inches is the gap between your fender and tire for the front and rear? Also, I am hoping it be possible to get a side pic of your ride?

sorry side pic coming have been out of town for a while now. There really is no measureable gap between the fender and the top of the tire. Like I said I have my H&R's all the way down, while they don't go as low as KW's the car sits pretty low.

blue92coupe · 07-14-2009, 06:28 PM

on the highest setting how low does it go? i would like to know since i would be raising it for winter.

DunkinDeezNuts · 09-09-2013, 03:43 PM

Did anyone ever resolve the question of the H&R's rusting? Also, has anyone had any experience lowering on H&R's with 18" wheels. Any kind of info would be helpful. Thanks!

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Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	I'm just doing some research and i'm getting some reports on H&R coil overs are either stiff as shiet just like the H&R sport springs or is comfortable? I may just go with the V2's adjust height and make it more comfortable?
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JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I'm done, don't care. Everyone get V3's they only cost $2k. According to everyone and KW's web site which shows a 5+ year old H&R coilover I will be rusting away after only 480 hours. __________________ no sig.
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bolty /r/trees 50 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (3)	Jeff, Im not trying to knock your choice. Those of us that live in places where we swim in brine water in the winter time care about these things. I've searched around and am sharing. If you think Iam talking out of my ass, then please correct me. The KW's are stainless steel. The H&R's are galvanized aluminum. The V1's cost a couple hundred more than the H&R's which isnt enough to sway me either way. Iam more concerned about ride quality and corrosion resistance, but since us XI's get the shaft in terms of options, there isnt any objective comparisons or reports on the limited choices we have.
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JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	No worries. I live in Mass where salt and sand are required in huge amounts all winter long. I have no concerns my H&R will ever rust. And with my past experience with KW's I would never buy them again. Just personal preference I guess. but again I'm done. __________________ no sig. Last edited by JeffL; 05-29-2009 at 08:53 AM..
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335xiRN That's RACIST! 82 Rep 3,943 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the BIG apple iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i xDrive Coupe [0.00]	i noticed the ride was a bit bumpier than stock. idk, it kind of feels like i have run flats all over again bc i feel every single bump in the road. i had the stock suspension for a week before doin the coilovers and it was so much smoother. i think i got mine from jlevisw.com or **********s.com, i do a lot of shopping around between those 2 sites so i don't remember __________________ ZSP\|ZCP\|ZPP\|LUXH8\|performance grilles\|HID fogs\|aero lip\|black lower mesh\|injen DCI\|JB4\|CF interior\|rixter boost gauge\|VRS spoiler\|rear fogs\|19" LC 818\|toyo proxes\|H&R coilovers\|AE quad exhaust
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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	JeffL...we need to hook up some time so that I can ride in your car. I want to feel the ride in person with the 19s. I will probably lower my car first and then decide whether or not to go with 18s or 19s. I have had rim bend issues with my last car and 19s, so I do not want to be spending money every year on fixing the bends. btw. do you go to BMW Gallery of Norwood for service? If so, have you gone to them with your modifications and not run into any issues with them saying something about them? WIL __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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blue92coupe Enlisted Member 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 07 e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iowa iTrader: (2)	on the highest setting how low does it go? i would like to know since i would be raising it for winter.
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