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      08-29-2020, 08:56 AM   #1
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Lower with H&R springs

Hi to all community.It needs a little bit more to make the exterior more aggressive.This time i choosed the H&R spring set with 30mm lowering.The difference was so huge with the oem set both on height and in turning.

Enjoy with photos

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      08-29-2020, 05:50 PM   #2
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Wonder if these are compatible with the f44. Would love to go a little lower.
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      08-30-2020, 07:44 AM   #3
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Very nice ride hight. Also where did you get you front lip from? It looks good!
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      08-30-2020, 07:46 AM   #4
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Wonder if these are compatible with the f44. Would love to go a little lower.
I have the eibach pro kit and the car sits a little lower. I would have preferred the h&r spring height.

I would think that the m135i springs would fit the m235i but not certain.
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Very nice ride hight. Also where did you get you front lip from? It looks good!
Thanks a lot mate.The front lip came from Maxton Design
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      08-31-2020, 03:11 PM   #6
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You're lucky, you must live in an area with very few or no speed humps, unfortunately I struggled with lowering springs, just too many undercarriage scrapes on too many speed humps which some are quite high, in London where I live, so took them off 😒
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You're lucky, you must live in an area with very few or no speed humps, unfortunately I struggled with lowering springs, just too many undercarriage scrapes on too many speed humps which some are quite high, in London where I live, so took them off 😒
Jeez you would think by now they would be putting lower and longer humps
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      09-10-2020, 02:11 AM   #8
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H&R have just released springs for the F44 M235i. However, I asked them about the F40 M135i and they said they currently don't support this model. What springs are you using Spyros E81 ?

Anyone know if the springs specifically need to be made for the XDrive system to cope with extra loads etc or could we use the same springs used for a 118i without issue?
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      09-11-2020, 04:45 PM   #9
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H&R have just released springs for the F44 M235i. However, I asked them about the F40 M135i and they said they currently don't support this model. What springs are you using Spyros E81 ?

Anyone know if the springs specifically need to be made for the XDrive system to cope with extra loads etc or could we use the same springs used for a 118i without issue?
Before i place the order i had already ask the H&R what part number of springs can be use to my car (exactly with load kg).Within an email send me the compatible set of springs.
I don't want to make a promotion but from this site you can find your set.https://www.sandtler24.de/#/dfclassi...name=match_and
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      09-11-2020, 07:12 PM   #10
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That's really good that you can choose the lowering height. I'm guessing you can choose between 35mm to 30mm total drop height?

I only had one option with eibach.. 40mm drop for Australian cars.. only one opinion
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H&R have just released springs for the F44 M235i. However, I asked them about the F40 M135i and they said they currently don't support this model. What springs are you using Spyros E81 ? and additional info on https://justdomyhomework.com/ site

Anyone know if the springs specifically need to be made for the XDrive system to cope with extra loads etc or could we use the same springs used for a 118i without issue?
Before i place the order i had already ask the H&R what part number of springs can be use to my car (exactly with load kg).Within an email send me the compatible set of springs.
I don't want to make a promotion but from this site you can find your set.https://www.sandtler24.de/#/dfclassi...name=match_and
Wow that thing looks slick!
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Hi to all community.It needs a little bit more to make the exterior more aggressive.This time i choosed the H&R spring set with 30mm lowering.The difference was so huge with the oem set both on height and in turning.

Enjoy with photos

[IMG]undefined[/IMG]
What spring set did you go for?

I am needing a set for an F40 M135iX

Springs are 28635-1 OR 28635-2

Also do you know the weight of your front / rear axle?

If you use 28635-1 (max. 1050 kg front axle load).
If you use 28635-2 (1051kg and heavier).

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Hi to all community.It needs a little bit more to make the exterior more aggressive.This time i choosed the H&R spring set with 30mm lowering.The difference was so huge with the oem set both on height and in turning.

Enjoy with photos

[IMG]undefined[/IMG]
What spring set did you go for?

I am needing a set for an F40 M135iX

Springs are 28635-1 OR 28635-2

Also do you know the weight of your front / rear axle?

If you use 28635-1 (max. 1050 kg front axle load).
If you use 28635-2 (1051kg and heavier).
First check your car's label on passengers B pillar ( down ) and here you can find your axle load limit.Then check this site ( https://www.sandtler24.de/search?sSearch=bmw%2Bf40&p=1 ) and you can find your right part number.
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Hi to all community.It needs a little bit more to make the exterior more aggressive.This time i choosed the H&R spring set with 30mm lowering.The difference was so huge with the oem set both on height and in turning.

Enjoy with photos

[IMG]undefined[/IMG]
Hi. Is there any significant difference in stiffness after changing the springs?
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      04-08-2022, 08:24 AM   #15
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are more lower then Eibach??
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      11-07-2022, 10:41 PM   #16
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Camber bolts

Hey guys,

I just bought a set of H&R for my F44.

I noticed camber bolts can't be used as the struts are attached from the base.

Did anyone add camber adjustable arms, front and rear?

Is camber an issue? Drop isn't huge, but want to ensure I have all I need before installing the springs.

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks.

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      11-10-2022, 03:07 AM   #17
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Thanks a lot mate.The front lip came from Maxton Design
Hello was it ok to fit ?

Cheers
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I just put HR springs on my '22 M235i. Part 28635-2


Ride is not bad but definitely more feel to the road. Love the way the car sits now.

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I just put HR springs on my '22 M235i. Part 28635-2


Ride is not bad but definitely more feel to the road. Love the way the car sits now.

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What is the official drop on these?
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