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      02-09-2009, 02:28 PM   #1
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What springs?!?!

Hey all, I am lowering my car pretty soon. It's an e90 WITH EDC! Do I need to order different springs? I was thinking H&R. But I wasn't sure if the EDC made a difference on what springs to order. I've seen them on a couple sites that sell the springs but it doesn't specify EDC or anything. so I decided to ask you guys Thanks in advance!


P.S. who is the lowest/ best priced? < stupid noob question
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Neither H&R or Eibachs are EDC nor non-EDC specific so it shouldn't matter. I have EDC and went with Eibach because of a little less lowering in the front and I was able to get more info from Eibach than from H&R regarding spring rates. The lower price didn't hurt either.

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so the eibachs aren't as low as the H&R's? But they are less expensive... I'm guessing the springs are the same design on DEC and non-EDC. How long does it take to DIY and do I need an alignment afterwards?
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A spring job is not an easy job to DIY. Not saying that it can't be done, but it will take at least 4-5 hours and a lot of patience. You will need an allignment afterwards.

I wouldn't attempt this if you're a noob!
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so the eibachs aren't as low as the H&R's? But they are less expensive... I'm guessing the springs are the same design on DEC and non-EDC. How long does it take to DIY and do I need an alignment afterwards?
It's about 3-4 hours on labor. A professional 4 Wheels alignment is recommended after springs installation.
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A spring job is not an easy job to DIY. Not saying that it can't be done, but it will take at least 4-5 hours and a lot of patience. You will need an allignment afterwards.

I wouldn't attempt this if you're a noob!
haha I'm not a noob as far as working on cars goes. I just haven't gotten my hands dirty on this car yet.
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I was thinking of getting eibachs a month ago to not go so low but I ended up getting H&R's. Man am i happy that I got the H&R's instead.
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I was thinking of getting eibachs a month ago to not go so low but I ended up getting H&R's. Man am i happy that I got the H&R's instead.
good to know. I want it low
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I was thinking of getting eibachs a month ago to not go so low but I ended up getting H&R's. Man am i happy that I got the H&R's instead.
Right, I was going to come in and say that while both are great springs, H&R has a much better reputation in the BMW scene, and are generally considered better springs because of their more favorable lowering ratios. When choosing a spring, it's tough, because you are accepting someone else's judgement (no matter whether they are professionals in the matter or not) of what is a good compromise between "looks" and "performance" (the two don't always go hand in hand)... Not only are both looks and performance relatively subjective, but each individual prioritizes them differently.

With that said, I've always found (and so have most of the customers I have helped) that H&R has the best formula for this. Of course, if coils are an option, you can make your own determination as to where in the compromise-scale you want to put your own car, but if springs are what fits the budget... I suggest H&R!

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I'd go H&R(and did), second choice would be RDSport.
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I ordered H&R... I love the RD sport but the drop is a little aggressive for NY streets. Eibach isn't much of a difference so H&R is the best compromise IMO.
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I ordered H&R... I love the RD sport but the drop is a little aggressive for NY streets. Eibach isn't much of a difference so H&R is the best compromise IMO.
The RD gives an extra .2" of a drop up front, which is exactly what was needed. The H&Rs definitely look good but that extra .2" definitely helps, IMO. But then again Manny you know I like to ride low. I'll be going with RD until someone comes out with a EDC friendly coilover.
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