[kluk]

i'm thinking of lowering a 328xi e92 with HR springs and i was just wondering what the difference in "bumpiness" of the ride is when you compare the HR race and HR sport springs? I don't really want a huge drop or anything, just something that can take away all fender gap. I was considering coilovers but moneys tight right now and i don't think ill look into it that much. I won't be doing any tracking at all, just use this car as a daily driver etc. Also, i plan to use the car for a while or at least it breaks down, will using springs as opposed to coilovers damage the car/ stock shocks over time?

Thanks for all the input.

[snipersix]

well first off. H&R Race definitly gives you a more aggressive slammed look compared to H&R sport. Also if your not changing shocks, and plan to just use stock shocks, specially if you don't have sport package. H&R Race springs will wearout your shocks faster than H&R Sport.

So yes over time it does kill your shocks with either Race or Sport, also your driving style is a factor as well. If you don't want to compromise your ride in the future you can go for H&R sport on koni yellows.

I say if you are just looking for minimal drop, I say go for H&R sport. There are a bunch of threads that you can search on how rides look like after dropped on H&R Race and H&R sport

[snipersix]

i think this should give you a better idea on which to go for:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...26R+Sport+Drop

[kluk]

Originally Posted by snipersix

well first off. H&R Race definitly gives you a more aggressive slammed look compared to H&R sport. Also if your not changing shocks, and plan to just use stock shocks, specially if you don't have sport package. H&R Race springs will wearout your shocks faster than H&R Sport.

So yes over time it does kill your shocks with either Race or Sport, also your driving style is a factor as well. If you don't want to compromise your ride in the future you can go for H&R sport on koni yellows.

I say if you are just looking for minimal drop, I say go for H&R sport. There are a bunch of threads that you can search on how rides look like after dropped on H&R Race and H&R sport

wow, that really helped! Thanks!!

[JaysBlueE92]

I'd say save up for a coilover setup. You're going to have a tough time daily driving on just springs, and your shocks are bound to go sooner than later. Just my $.02, which many say is worth a fortune

[kluk]

so using HR sport springs + koni yellow would last me? I'm kinda leaning towards that now.

[snipersix]

Originally Posted by kluk

so using HR sport springs + koni yellow would last me? I'm kinda leaning towards that now.

yup I believe H&R sport + Koni yellows should last you, since they are compatible with each other.

Your other option is to go with coilovers. It gives you more flexibility to raise your car during the winter and lower it during the summer times.

Where as Koni yellows, only give you the option to adjust the dampers for stiffness. depending how stiff you want them

[kluk]

yea, lowering+raising the suspensions would help since i live in north van. Does it generally help a lot along with the XI? It won't be pushing snow would it..(if i went with koni)

[snipersix]

I'm really not sure how if it helps with an Xi since I don't drive an Xi. Any how, if you go koni yellows and H&R sport it won't be that low of a drop that you would end up plowing snow. Not unless you have a front lip or something like that.

[kluk]

ok sounds good. Like i said, i just want to lower it so that all the fender gap is gone. Nothing too aggressive. Thanks for all your help!

[choicez]

any recommendations of vendors to purchase H&R springs?

[Delta0311]

You mind as well get a H&R Touring cup kit and save yourself the pain of having to replace your shocks/struts in the next year or two. The H&R springs were NOT ment to go with OEM struts/shocks. Don't bother with the race springs, especially if you live in Canada.

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by choicez

any recommendations of vendors to purchase H&R springs?

http://www.tirerack.com/affiliates/l...sp?AFFCODE=AH9
http://www.**********s.com/dept.aspx?dept_id=12-013-008

cup kits
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...spension_Kits/

[choicez]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

You mind as well get a H&R Touring cup kit and save yourself the pain of having to replace your shocks/struts in the next year or two. The H&R springs were NOT ment to go with OEM struts/shocks. Don't bother with the race springs, especially if you live in Canada.

I noticed other people riding H&R Sport springs with their OEM Sport suspension. Is that ok?

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by choicez

I noticed other people riding H&R Sport springs with their OEM Sport suspension. Is that ok?

No eventually you will have problems. I know first hand because I was originally going to do that but my friend and a few people on the forum talked me out of it. By buddy had some problems running OEM shocks with H&R springs. You should not use OEM shocks/struts with the H&R springs. Seriously, save up a few more $$, do it the right way, and save yourself the headache of having to replace your OEM shocks sometime in the near future.

I know the streets in the LA Area suck so save yourself the trouble and do it the right way just DO NOT get the racing springs, unless you really enjoy that scraping sound.

[snipersix]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

You mind as well get a H&R Touring cup kit and save yourself the pain of having to replace your shocks/struts in the next year or two. The H&R springs were NOT ment to go with OEM struts/shocks. Don't bother with the race springs, especially if you live in Canada.

I think he was thinking of getting koni yellows as well to pair with the H&R springs

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by snipersix

I think he was thinking of getting koni yellows as well to pair with the H&R springs

Oh he'll be fine with that setup.

[roozie2001]

i think its a waste of money. Coilovers are the way to go. lot more options

[choicez]

Originally Posted by snipersix

I think he was thinking of getting koni yellows as well to pair with the H&R springs

I'm sorry but I jacked this thread. I know you answered the OP question but I want to get H&R Sport Springs but I was wondering if I can use my OEM "Sport" struts/shocks. I noticed others in the forum were doing this combo.

[DELLY]

Originally Posted by choicez

I'm sorry but I jacked this thread. I know you answered the OP question but I want to get H&R Sport Springs but I was wondering if I can use my OEM "Sport" struts/shocks. I noticed others in the forum were doing this combo.

I am right now, only have been for a short time so everything is a ok. I have heard others say after 15 or 20k the ride is not as good but who knows. If they need to be changed then so be it, I'll change them then instead of now. I would imagine ZSP would be alot better than just adding springs to regular OEM though...