Does ride get ruff with h&r sport springs???

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 02:57 PM

snipersix · 07-10-2008, 02:59 PM

I have H&R sport springs on mine. Using my stock shocks. They are fine, the only difference is that when you hit a pot hole, you really feel it. Other than that, its fine

OEKlM · 07-10-2008, 03:00 PM

u should be ok... =) im on non zsp shocks now... i am getting konis but the ride isnt bad on the stock shocks and its been 20kmiles =)

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 03:10 PM

idk if i should do it... i don want to have a really ruff ride, haha am also kinda plannning on gettin some LM's lol so in order for it to look good ama have to drop it

......my car is on order so am plannin modz

stooken · 07-10-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JBiddy

idk if i should do it... i don want to have a really ruff ride, haha am also kinda plannning on gettin some LM's lol so in order for it to look good ama have to drop it

H&R sports with LM reps.

i would say the ride quality is above average. you do feel the road more and those bumps in the roads aren't that great. i'm not sure what your road conditions are like. no complaints from front passengers but the rear passengers have said the ride is a bit bumpy.

if i could do it over again, i would fork out the extra money and get a set of coils. do it right from the start and forget all about it.

BMW! · 07-10-2008, 03:17 PM

hmm cool~ But will the H&R sport springs with OEM ZSP shock mess up the suspension or the shock itself?

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

H&R sports with LM reps.

i would say the ride quality is above average. you do feel the road more and those bumps in the roads aren't that great. i'm not sure what your road conditions are like. no complaints from front passengers but the rear passengers have said the ride is a bit bumpy.

if i could do it over again, i would fork out the extra money and get a set of coils. do it right from the start and forget all about it.

looks FUCKin hot bro....

stooken · 07-10-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW!

hmm cool~ But will the H&R sport springs with OEM ZSP shock mess up the suspension or the shock itself?

overtime it will wear out the OEM shocks a bit faster but i doubt that much faster. i've had mine on for almost a year with no issues. however, race springs will probably destroy it A LOT faster.

then again, it will probably depend on your road conditions too.

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Originally Posted by JBiddy

looks FUCKin hot bro....

thanks.

BMW! · 07-10-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

overtime it will wear out the OEM shocks a bit faster but i doubt that much faster. i've had mine on for almost a year with no issues. however, race springs will probably destroy it A LOT faster.

then again, it will probably depend on your road conditions too.

thanks.

damn it. NY roads are pain in an ass... I guess I'll save up for coils...

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW!

damn it. NY roads are pain in an ass... I guess I'll save up for coils...

+1

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 03:25 PM

soooo with coils... would it be a smother ride?

stooken · 07-10-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW!

damn it. NY roads are pain in an ass... I guess I'll save up for coils...

i'm almost certain if you get springs, about 1 year down the road you're going to want coils. then the $500 you spent on springs + installation labor goes down the drain. that's the position i'm in right now.

OEKlM · 07-10-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stooken

H&R sports with LM reps.

i would say the ride quality is above average. you do feel the road more and those bumps in the roads aren't that great. i'm not sure what your road conditions are like. no complaints from front passengers but the rear passengers have said the ride is a bit bumpy.

if i could do it over again, i would fork out the extra money and get a set of coils. do it right from the start and forget all about it.

+ 1... just get coils or springs and shocks... i have had no complaints with passengers either... im running on 19s with low profile tires and they actually compliment on how smooth it is.. im like wtf u should see with the stock wheels and susp

Alex@AKMotorwerk · 07-10-2008, 03:32 PM

i've been debating this same question for about a year now... and i have finally made a decision. Getting KW Coils from SupremePower.com within a week and having Matt (itsbrokeagain) install them for me. Figure it would be silly to spend ~$500 for a set of springs to not be 100% sure, so i'll cough up the $$ for the "right" set from the get go

stooken · 07-10-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nj323ci

i've been debating this same question for about a year now... and i have finally made a decision. Getting KW Coils from SupremePower.com within a week and having Matt (itsbrokeagain) install them for me. Figure it would be silly to spend ~$500 for a set of springs to not be 100% sure, so i'll cough up the $$ for the "right" set from the get go

smart man.

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oeklm

+ 1... just get coils or springs and shocks... i have had no complaints with passengers either... im running on 19s with low profile tires and they actually compliment on how smooth it is.. im like wtf u should see with the stock wheels and susp

MyE92 · 07-10-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JBiddy

looks FUCKin hot bro....

Triplets? My car looks exactly the same.... I'm riding on stock shocks w/ H&R sport springs, and I have LM reps too..... Rides not bad, you do feel a couple of potholes sometimes...

Jbiddy, are you doing LM reps or the real BBS's? Because they stopped making the LM reps...

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MyE92

Triplets? My car looks exactly the same.... I'm riding on stock shocks w/ H&R sport springs, and I have LM reps too..... Rides not bad, you do feel a couple of potholes sometimes...

Jbiddy, are you doing LM reps or the real BBS's? Because they stopped making the LM reps...

am planning on getting real BBS's....how much do they usually run for

Bimmer335i07 · 07-10-2008, 03:58 PM

If you're going to get springs, do it right the first time and get a good set of aftermarket shocks along with them. Either that or go with coilovers.

The ride will definitely be rougher. I have the H&R Sports Springs with the Koni Yellows and my ride is rough as hell!!! You have to be careful everytime you drive. But to me, it's well worth it for the handling and looks. I can always set the shock dampening to a softer setting, but I'm too lazy.

If people tell you that it's not that rough, they're lying to you. I don't care what they say. Even if you're thinking about using your stock shocks/struts, once you change your springs, the ride will get a lot rougher.

Bimmer335i07 · 07-10-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JBiddy

am planning on getting real BBS's....how much do they usually run for

$3k - $4k

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 03:59 PM

i really like these... what kind are they???

JBiddy · 07-10-2008, 04:01 PM

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$3k - $4k

and thats without tires right

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