H&R sport mess up my ride

uweric5985 · 02-20-2011, 09:14 AM

I have H&R sport spring installed on stock non-sport shocks and my ride quality is like completely sacrificed. The ride is now very harsh and bumpy. The situation becomes much worse when I have passengers in my car.
I am running 19' Breyton wheels with normal tires.

I also heard some strange noise coming from suspension when I go over speed bump.

My friend is running with 18' wheels and Eibach Pro-Kit has a much better ride...

What should I do to improve the ride quality in the cheapest way?
Will changing the spring to Eibach Pro-Kit help?
How about changing shocks?
Should I run with 18' wheels?

Any help will be appreciated!

ihvabmr · 02-20-2011, 10:23 AM

Upgrade your shocks to an aftermarket like Bilstein, Koni; or just sell the H&R and go with coilovers

serge_chez · 02-20-2011, 11:30 AM

H&R are known to be harsher than Eibachs since they drop the car more. Definitely need to slap some shocks on there. Everyone does Koni yellows so that is the best route since you are running springs.

cssnms · 02-20-2011, 11:54 AM

You should have done your homework. It is not advisable to mismatch springs with shocks that are not designed to handle the higher spring rate. You need to find a shock that is designed for lowering springs and one that can accomodate the spring rate of the H&R's. But even then you still may not be happy, H&R's are VERY stiff and better suited for the track IMO.

Fraggy · 02-20-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by uweric5985

What should I do to improve the ride quality in the cheapest way?

Any help will be appreciated!

The cheapest way is to get a set of Eibach Pro Kit, they are cheaper than new shocks and should work very well with your stock shocks.

acerboo · 02-20-2011, 12:45 PM

oem performance suspension the only way to go

SV Concepts III · 02-20-2011, 12:58 PM

H&R Sports will ride firmer and lower than the Eibachs so it depends on what you are going for. I agree that aftermarket shocks will do wonders over the OE setup. If you are looking for the most comfortable aftermarket setup, I recommend the Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit Combo.

uweric5985 · 02-20-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cssnms

You should have done your homework. It is not advisable to mismatch springs with shocks that are not designed to handle the higher spring rate. You need to find a shock that is designed for lowering springs and one that can accomodate the spring rate of the H&R's. But even then you still may not be happy, H&R's are VERY stiff and better suited for the track IMO.

I had done some research before I went with H&R, reviews on H&R were mixed, some said ok, some said harsh, but I really like the drop so I decided to go with it.

Have been using H&R for 2 weeks, I can accept the ride when I am driving by myself, but definitely can't when I have one or more passengers.
Seriously think of going with Eibach Pro-Kit but I'm afraid the result will be similar.
Will Eibach Pro-Kit solve the issue?

1sicke92 · 02-20-2011, 01:54 PM

i have h&r sports, and ya the ride is very firm and "go-cart esque" LOL....I am mos def going with coils in the near future. i can lower it more, and have a more comfortable ride, so it's the best of both worlds. but as they say, you gotta pay to play.

YvesD · 02-20-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

oem performance suspension the only way to go

Wise words.....

cssnms · 02-20-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uweric5985

I had done some research before I went with H&R, reviews on H&R were mixed, some said ok, some said harsh, but I really like the drop so I decided to go with it.

Have been using H&R for 2 weeks, I can accept the ride when I am driving by myself, but definitely can't when I have one or more passengers.
Seriously think of going with Eibach Pro-Kit but I'm afraid the result will be similar.
Will Eibach Pro-Kit solve the issue?

Yes, at least when paired with OEM dampers. I would advise finding a damper that is designed for the spring rate of the H&R's. BTW, if you have an e90 the old Performance dampers are not designed for the spring rate of the H&R's.

GOLFFRR · 02-20-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by YvesD

Wise words.....

+1 great way to go

Got Euro ? · 02-20-2011, 09:32 PM

What are you guys talking about H&R being so stiff? Of course any car you lower , your spring rates and the compression will make the car stiff.. Why would you want a sloppy ride when your low... If you lower a car be ready for a stiffer ride, if you cant handle it then dont lower it. Simple.

NJ330i · 02-20-2011, 09:36 PM

I have mine with koni fsd and h&r sport springs and It feels great to me.
Its low but thats how I like it.

JayReplay · 02-20-2011, 10:41 PM

stock shocks.....

DimSum · 02-21-2011, 12:19 AM

Buy new shocks!
Koni or Bilstien plenty of vendors in Hong Kong.

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uweric5985 Private First Class 32 Rep 133 Posts Drives: BMW E90 LCI 323i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Macau, China iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 323i [9.50]	H&R sport mess up my ride I have H&R sport spring installed on stock non-sport shocks and my ride quality is like completely sacrificed. The ride is now very harsh and bumpy. The situation becomes much worse when I have passengers in my car. I am running 19' Breyton wheels with normal tires. I also heard some strange noise coming from suspension when I go over speed bump. My friend is running with 18' wheels and Eibach Pro-Kit has a much better ride... What should I do to improve the ride quality in the cheapest way? Will changing the spring to Eibach Pro-Kit help? How about changing shocks? Should I run with 18' wheels? Any help will be appreciated!
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ihvabmr Lieutenant 19 Rep 411 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (4)	Upgrade your shocks to an aftermarket like Bilstein, Koni; or just sell the H&R and go with coilovers
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serge_chez First Lieutenant 30 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2007 328i E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chico, CA iTrader: (3)	H&R are known to be harsher than Eibachs since they drop the car more. Definitely need to slap some shocks on there. Everyone does Koni yellows so that is the best route since you are running springs.
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cssnms Brigadier General 208 Rep 3,175 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland iTrader: (4)	You should have done your homework. It is not advisable to mismatch springs with shocks that are not designed to handle the higher spring rate. You need to find a shock that is designed for lowering springs and one that can accomodate the spring rate of the H&R's. But even then you still may not be happy, H&R's are VERY stiff and better suited for the track IMO.
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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)	H&R Sports will ride firmer and lower than the Eibachs so it depends on what you are going for. I agree that aftermarket shocks will do wonders over the OE setup. If you are looking for the most comfortable aftermarket setup, I recommend the Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit Combo.
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1sicke92 Captain 69 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 09 E92 N54 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	i have h&r sports, and ya the ride is very firm and "go-cart esque" LOL....I am mos def going with coils in the near future. i can lower it more, and have a more comfortable ride, so it's the best of both worlds. but as they say, you gotta pay to play. __________________ FBO + PURE STAGE 2 + MHD FLASH
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Got Euro ? Here Comes The Boom 21 Rep 493 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1)	What are you guys talking about H&R being so stiff? Of course any car you lower , your spring rates and the compression will make the car stiff.. Why would you want a sloppy ride when your low... If you lower a car be ready for a stiffer ride, if you cant handle it then dont lower it. Simple. __________________ ▀▄▀▄▀▄// DTMPOWER //
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NJ330i Major 79 Rep 1,369 Posts Drives: 2006 Electric Red 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (29) Garage List 2006 BMW [9.50]	I have mine with koni fsd and h&r sport springs and It feels great to me. Its low but thats how I like it.
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DimSum Banned 202 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	Buy new shocks! Koni or Bilstien plenty of vendors in Hong Kong.
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