What Kind Of Springs? Race Or Sport? H&r

karimz · 03-17-2010, 03:30 AM

So summertime is just around the corner and im getting ready to slap on some 19inch vertini riviera rims on. but i was wondering what kind of springs should i slap on my jetblack e92??

i was looking at some h&r springs but i noticed there is a "sport" and a "race" version. according to H&R website: Sport Spring Front: 1.3 Rear:1.2 MSRP: $369.00
Race Spring Front: 2.0 Rear:1.5 MSRP: $369.00
Both have the same MSRP (good chance i wont pay that much for them.. i hope) but do i go for the lower race springs? or is the sport springs low enough? anyone have some pics of either the two? thanks.

flux · 03-17-2010, 03:41 AM

I bought eibach pro kit (around sport height) because it seemed like the perfect drop for performance.
But thats just my opinion.
If you are not going to get struts or shocks then I suggest the sport due to the stock shock having a possible problem with the lowest height.
I drive mine pretty hard so going with performance over looks was a big deal to me.
Lowest looks better, but with over all feel and longevity the sport is a wise choice.

CaptainKibbles · 03-17-2010, 10:08 AM

Eibach doesn't really make a huge difference in ride hight. If you want the looks of a lowered car, do H&R sport. H&R race is a bit much for daily driving.

Syndicategt · 03-17-2010, 11:07 AM

I would also consider getting upgraded shocks too, why do 50% of the suspension?

gizmo335i · 03-17-2010, 12:18 PM

Just say screw it and get the race...go lower, it looks better...but just make sure you get the right shocks to match....talk to the vendors....they can help you....there are tons of pics on here of the sport and a few of the race....I have one pic of mine with sport in my garage but it's not very good...I'll see if I can find some more...

gizmo335i · 03-17-2010, 12:24 PM

Pro kit

H&R sport

SV Concepts II · 03-17-2010, 12:35 PM

Go with H&R race if you want the most aggressive drop, sport if you want a conservative one.

Match them up with some good shocks like Konis, Bilsteins and you're all set.

SV Concepts III · 03-17-2010, 02:17 PM

I would go with the Sports unless you are after a real aggressive stance and firm ride. The race are a pretty drastic drop and increase in firmness while Sport IMO is a good compromise between performance and comfort.

gizmo335i · 03-17-2010, 03:14 PM

I was being somewhat sarcastic about the race....the sports are a perfect drop as far as springs go...do some research on all the setups along with coilovers....

karimz · 09-09-2010, 09:45 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...12#post7914812

so i updated my car. take a look finnaly. spacers will come soon..

03-17-2010, 03:30 AM	#1
karimz Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 jetblack Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: sacramento iTrader: (1)	What Kind Of Springs? Race Or Sport? H&r So summertime is just around the corner and im getting ready to slap on some 19inch vertini riviera rims on. but i was wondering what kind of springs should i slap on my jetblack e92?? i was looking at some h&r springs but i noticed there is a "sport" and a "race" version. according to H&R website: Sport Spring Front: 1.3 Rear:1.2 MSRP: $369.00 Race Spring Front: 2.0 Rear:1.5 MSRP: $369.00 Both have the same MSRP (good chance i wont pay that much for them.. i hope) but do i go for the lower race springs? or is the sport springs low enough? anyone have some pics of either the two? thanks.
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03-17-2010, 03:41 AM	#2
flux Lieutenant 24 Rep 461 Posts Drives: E90 M3 LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00] 2007 E90 335i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I bought eibach pro kit (around sport height) because it seemed like the perfect drop for performance. But thats just my opinion. If you are not going to get struts or shocks then I suggest the sport due to the stock shock having a possible problem with the lowest height. I drive mine pretty hard so going with performance over looks was a big deal to me. Lowest looks better, but with over all feel and longevity the sport is a wise choice.
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CaptainKibbles Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 281 Posts Drives: F30 MSport 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Del Mar iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW F30 328i [10.00]	Eibach doesn't really make a huge difference in ride hight. If you want the looks of a lowered car, do H&R sport. H&R race is a bit much for daily driving. __________________ Current: 2014 F30 M-Sport 328i Retired: 2008 E92 335i (GiAC Stage 2), 2008 E82 135i (Cobb Stage 1), 2007 E90 328i
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I would also consider getting upgraded shocks too, why do 50% of the suspension? __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	Just say screw it and get the race...go lower, it looks better...but just make sure you get the right shocks to match....talk to the vendors....they can help you....there are tons of pics on here of the sport and a few of the race....I have one pic of mine with sport in my garage but it's not very good...I'll see if I can find some more...
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	Pro kit H&R sport
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03-17-2010, 12:35 PM	#7
SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	Go with H&R race if you want the most aggressive drop, sport if you want a conservative one. Match them up with some good shocks like Konis, Bilsteins and you're all set.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I would go with the Sports unless you are after a real aggressive stance and firm ride. The race are a pretty drastic drop and increase in firmness while Sport IMO is a good compromise between performance and comfort.
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	I was being somewhat sarcastic about the race....the sports are a perfect drop as far as springs go...do some research on all the setups along with coilovers....
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09-09-2010, 09:45 AM	#10
karimz Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 jetblack Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: sacramento iTrader: (1)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...12#post7914812 so i updated my car. take a look finnaly. spacers will come soon..
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