[panicos81]

guys just a quick question
im considering lowering my car so as i see here you all go for h&r
i found out that the h&r spring lowers the car 20mm front and 30 mm rear
and the h&r race sprint kit 30mm front and 25mm rear.

what do you mostly use??

any pics available appreciated..

[Carmine85]

I have h&r sports and I think that it is the perfect drop. But then again I live in NY and the roads here are really shitty. Heres a pic of my car dropped on h&r spots and 19" wheels. Hope this helps.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167631

[Mote]

I am dropped on H&R Race. I love my drop, though I can see why it might be too aggressive for some people. Personally I think the drop is perfect for the car.

Here is my car with H&R Race springs on stock wheels:



Another with my BBS wheels:

[dpouldar90210]

h&r race looks amazing. i love it. however these springs put a huge stress in your shocks and might blow them out over time. i say if u have the money look in coilovers maybe kw v3...

[Robmaster]

Originally Posted by dpouldar90210

h&r race looks amazing. i love it. however these springs put a huge stress in your shocks and might blow them out over time. i say if u have the money look in coilovers maybe kw v3...

for what you need the KW V3? are you a pro and now how to adjust it correct? i dont belive....

[Deda]

h&r looks very cool!

[Tallest]

but this is just replacing springs. I heard you need coilovers if you want to drop your car and not fack up your shocks. Can someone chime in on this? I was thinking of lowing my car with springs but heard it's bad idea but coilovers I don't have cash laying around for... so I either save up or still go with springs.. that's my dilema.

[panicos81]

well thanks guys, still confused though
i got to say i love the look of h&r race but not sure if they are any practical..

if you think you got bad roads in new york you should see cyprus

anw no way i can afford coilovers now..
so probably h&r sport or eibach sport which is somewhere in the middle od h&r sport and race.
thanks a lot for your replies

[2XVanos]

Originally Posted by 320what

but this is just replacing springs. I heard you need coilovers if you want to drop your car and not fack up your shocks. Can someone chime in on this? I was thinking of lowing my car with springs but heard it's bad idea but coilovers I don't have cash laying around for... so I either save up or still go with springs.. that's my dilema.

Just changing the springs (which I did) will make your OEM shocks where more quickly. I have an XI so there are no aftermarket shock options yet. It does make the ride a little bouncier, but nothing outrageous in my opinion. I've heard of people who have done this with 30k+ miles, with original shocks.

[Tallest]

Originally Posted by panicos81

well thanks guys, still confused though
i got to say i love the look of h&r race but not sure if they are any practical..

if you think you got bad roads in new york you should see cyprus

anw no way i can afford coilovers now..
so probably h&r sport or eibach sport which is somewhere in the middle od h&r sport and race.
thanks a lot for your replies

why not go for Mtech OEM springs and shocks?... maybe you'd be satisfied with that drop enough and still be ok with the bad roads.. just a thought. I think I'll do that most likely unless I can afford coilovers but don't look like ill have any free money in coming year looking at the current stock market..

[FrankiE90]

drop so nice.
that's race huh. so nice.

KW V3 coilovers for XI that's ur best bet for upgrade .. (arn't they hard to get? about 2g's for set, try vendor section to find)
does TEIN have an option yet?

[Speedtrap]

I had Teins SS on my old E46 M3s, and Teins is not coming out with any as of yet. Would not even entertain a car to test on

[FR305]

How much lower is the M3 compared to the 335i?
Dinan offers a suspension package of springs shocks and anti roll bar; suspension package s2.

[panicos81]

Originally Posted by 320what

why not go for Mtech OEM springs and shocks?... maybe you'd be satisfied with that drop enough and still be ok with the bad roads.. just a thought. I think I'll do that most likely unless I can afford coilovers but don't look like ill have any free money in coming year looking at the current stock market..

my car already has the sport suspension but still the front is not low enough.. i can live with with the rear but the front definitely needs a drop..
just o give you a picturemy car is on factoey sport suspension which is about 15-20 mm lower, with 235/35/19. it has a space between the fender and the wheel about 4-5 cm..