H&R Sport Springs

kenneth · 03-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Ok, so I have H&R Sport Springs + Koni Yellows.

Immensely improved the handling from the OEM Sport suspension, even with the runflats on. However, the car dropped significantly, more than I expected (Vertically, the top of tires are now inside the fenders). I haven't driven the car much this winter due to clearance issues.

Are there other Sport Springs out there with similar ratings as the H&R Sports, but with less of a drop, say 1 more inch of ground clearance would be perfect for me.

Please no coilovers!

Perpetrator · 03-20-2009, 11:45 AM

Eibach Prokit prob is less aggressive than your current set up, but I don't think you'll get an inch more of clearance. Or maybe you can run OEM ZSP?

MMOTION · 03-20-2009, 11:48 AM

post a pic. looks like you might have installed H&R race springs if the tires are nearly tucking.

ZJP · 03-20-2009, 12:35 PM

What color are the springs?

Black = Sport
Red = Race

kenneth · 03-20-2009, 01:04 PM

I am certain they are sports cos they are black, also the difference of drops between sport/race is only slight, as per specifications, but they do differ more significantly for the stiffness.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...cs#post3562123

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...cs#post3350267

Luki · 03-23-2009, 05:44 AM

IMO the cars is well lowered and I would do nothing with it

FotiosF90M5 · 03-23-2009, 09:05 AM

I have the same issue. Im trying to find a setup with a bit more clearance and the rear not so low. It looks good but I put on a hamann front lip and its nearly touching the ground. maybe dinan or oem performance?

cn555ic · 03-23-2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fotios335i

I have the same issue. Im trying to find a setup with a bit more clearance and the rear not so low. It looks good but I put on a hamann front lip and its nearly touching the ground. maybe dinan or oem performance?

get some coilovers and your problem would be solved...adjust the height to your preference...Mine is dropped but not as severe as some of the people on this forum..My fronts are not slammed and I have yet to bottom out.

Luki · 03-23-2009, 10:31 AM

If you want to get higher and not buying coil overs so go with Eibach.
H&R lowers 35mm and Eibach lowers 30mm.

kenneth · 03-23-2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks for your comments guys! The car looks great with the H&R, but utterly useless in winter with less than 3 inch clearance. Coilovers are adjustable in height, but I have been told that it still sits quite low at it's highest setting.

So a good drop with winter friendly setup would be 1-1.25 inch lower than ZSP. The H&Rs seem to drop by more than 2 inches.

Mach@M-Force_Design · 03-24-2009, 12:37 AM

Take a look at the Tein S Tech springs, they might be what you are looking for.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-24-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZJP

What color are the springs?

Black = Sport
Red = Race

Not true.
Race is also black

But i think that sport is the perfect height when you're trying to be not overly aggressive

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-24-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Not true.
Race is also black

But i think that sport is the perfect height when you're trying to be not overly aggressive

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195067

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201395

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185196

kenneth · 05-18-2009, 10:38 PM

OK, good news! Was able to get 1/2 an inch more clearance by setting the konis rods higher. I am happy

DEVN335 · 05-18-2009, 11:16 PM

i have the race springs and mine are black...

Gordon1080p · 05-19-2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenneth

Coilovers are adjustable in height, but I have been told that it still sits quite low at it's highest setting.

Depends on the coilover. KW Street Comfort coilovers sit about the same height as stock sport on the highest setting. Here's a pic of my front drop. There's still a moderate gap. It sits slightly higher than E92s I've seen dropped on H&R sport springs. The highest setting on the front coilover is about 1/4" to 3/8" higher.

bimdaddy · 05-19-2009, 09:00 PM

I'm on H&R Sports, and the fronts are well inside the fenders. Must be the shorter zsp shocks.

kenneth · 05-19-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon1080p

Depends on the coilover. KW Street Comfort coilovers sit about the same height as stock sport on the highest setting. Here's a pic of my front drop. There's still a moderate gap. It sits slightly higher than E92s I've seen dropped on H&R sport springs. The highest setting on the front coilover is about 1/4" to 3/8" higher.

Good to know thanks!

With the rod adjustment of the Koni Yellows, my front wheels are not inside the fenders, now they are even with it.

kenneth · 05-19-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimdaddy

I'm on H&R Sports, and the fronts are well inside the fenders. Must be the shorter zsp shocks.

Any chance the rods of the zsp shocks can be adjusted?

LKNDC · 05-20-2009, 09:58 PM

So you are saying that the Koni yellow has an adjustable height on the shock it self? So you raised it by adjusting the rod please explain. Thanks.

moveswiftly · 05-20-2009, 10:20 PM

ZSP shocks are non adjustable man....sorry.

kenneth · 05-21-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lx4life

So you are saying that the Koni yellow has an adjustable height on the shock it self? So you raised it by adjusting the rod please explain. Thanks.

Seems that the rod can be adjusted by 1/2 inch. I don't know exactly how it's done, my mechanic just did the adjustment, but I didn't see him in action.

I heard him loosening up a bolt, then he hammered away and then rebolted. Perhaps this will help someone understand.

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Perpetrator Lieutenant 20 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (4)	Eibach Prokit prob is less aggressive than your current set up, but I don't think you'll get an inch more of clearance. Or maybe you can run OEM ZSP?
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MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,802 Posts Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown iTrader: (26)	post a pic. looks like you might have installed H&R race springs if the tires are nearly tucking.
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kenneth Major General 127 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	I am certain they are sports cos they are black, also the difference of drops between sport/race is only slight, as per specifications, but they do differ more significantly for the stiffness. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...cs#post3562123 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...cs#post3350267 __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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kenneth Major General 127 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	Thanks for your comments guys! The car looks great with the H&R, but utterly useless in winter with less than 3 inch clearance. Coilovers are adjustable in height, but I have been told that it still sits quite low at it's highest setting. So a good drop with winter friendly setup would be 1-1.25 inch lower than ZSP. The H&Rs seem to drop by more than 2 inches. __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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kenneth Major General 127 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	OK, good news! Was able to get 1/2 an inch more clearance by setting the konis rods higher. I am happy __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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bimdaddy Major 39 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	I'm on H&R Sports, and the fronts are well inside the fenders. Must be the shorter zsp shocks. __________________ 2020 X3 X-Drive 30i; Alpine White/Mocha
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LKNDC Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 260 Posts Drives: F06 640i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	So you are saying that the Koni yellow has an adjustable height on the shock it self? So you raised it by adjusting the rod please explain. Thanks.
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