Anyone regret H&R race springs on their E92

Mrbojangles · 05-01-2007, 09:44 PM

I want Race springs (H&R), but i want to hear some opinions..

1clean335i · 05-01-2007, 10:59 PM

i have it on my e90 and dont regret it at all... love the new stance!

Spool · 05-01-2007, 11:04 PM

Everyone who gets spring, end up regretting....

Do it right the first time, save for coilovers...

This car is not easy to work on, swapping suspension is a bitch...

just my .02 cents..

Mrbojangles · 05-01-2007, 11:19 PM

i wuold love to get coilovers, 2 things. my car is a lease ( i know why should i drop it). 2 im saving my money for wheels

Spool · 05-01-2007, 11:23 PM

Errrr, if you get springs, it's just gonna be the same as getting coilovers in terms of warranty and stuff...

Just take it out before u return it...or at the end of your lease, sell ur car and try to make money...

If i were you, i'd get H&R sport...

Alot of company are selling the wrong offset for our cars currently, and everyone rubs like a mofo...having race springs will make it worse, it'll also kill ur stock struts faster than sport springs...and there ain't crap u can do about it since u can't adjust the height or stiffness of the ride...

get H&R sport springs, then get wheels..not the other way around

SamBoler · 05-09-2007, 02:23 AM

Get H&R sport over H&R race, the look is nice but the ride is a little bumpy on the stock shocks.

The best thing to do is save your money to get the KW coilovers. That is the best choice I have made. One ride in a buddies car and was sold. Don't be worried with the KW coilovers, they offer lifetime warranty plus is much easier to sell when your lease is up. If I am not mistaken, most people lease their cars nowadays.

Thinking of going to V2s myself, going to take a little time though

Johnny Lin · 05-09-2007, 02:26 AM

I want one for my E90 too. I also need one.

jonerik26 · 05-09-2007, 02:44 AM

i just put H&R race on my car..... had eibach sportlines before, in comparison.... i love the stance of the H&R (trust me there is a difference) but with the eibach it was low enough where it didn't scrap and the ride was a lot more comfy

money99 · 05-09-2007, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrbojangles

I want Race springs (H&R), but i want to hear some opinions..

hey i just installed my race springs HnR last week. the look is fuwkin amazing the ride is a little bit bumpy but not as rough as some would assume. its def worth it over sport springs its very aggressive i would trade again. if you have any questions let me know

1bade92 · 06-11-2007, 05:15 PM

I know it's a different car, but I've had HR Races on my 330 ZHP coupe for 2 years (on stock shocks) and love it! I have never had a single regret.

OC Guy · 06-11-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bade92

I know it's a different car, but I've had HR Races on my 330 ZHP coupe for 2 years (on stock shocks) and love it! I have never had a single regret.

1bad, I'm curious to how many miles you have on your stock shocks.

danielg · 06-14-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

Everyone who gets spring, end up regretting....

Do it right the first time, save for coilovers...

+1

Plus you get the added "oh shit" factor with coilovers.

dbtran · 06-14-2007, 04:25 PM

After a couple thousand miles, is the camber all jacked up on your cars? Would getting a camber kit help out alot?

1bade92 · 06-14-2007, 08:19 PM

I have put about 20k miles and some change on my stock shocks. Still running almost like they did the day I installed the springs.

Granted, I rode in a Koni equipped car and it felt a lot stiffer and less body roll's on the turns, but my stock shocks did the job fine for the 2 years of use they had.

ShinBalNom · 06-14-2007, 09:23 PM

If you're used to a comfortable ride, i don't think race is the springs you want. You'd definitely have to get shocks soon or later... I'd say if you have the money get the C/Os instead.

I've had race w/non-sport stock shocks then got the KONI FSDs then switched to Eibach Pro-Kit to go with the Koni FSDs. With all the installation and everything added, I could have gotten a KW V4 already... (sarcasasm.. V4 not available).

SV Concepts III · 06-14-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jack1526

i just put H&R race on my car..... had eibach sportlines before, in comparison.... i love the stance of the H&R (trust me there is a difference) but with the eibach it was low enough where it didn't scrap and the ride was a lot more comfy

I think that's a fair judgment. The race look absolutely stunning but for practical everyday use, the Sports or Pro Kit are the way to go.

Doss · 06-25-2007, 06:25 PM

Just ordered a set of H&R race for 335i coupe with sport package. They should be here in a week, I'll install it take some pics and write a review. H&R makes some aggressive springs so I'm expecting it to be a little rough for the daily commute but we'll see.

e46SilverM3 · 06-25-2007, 07:09 PM

I posted these pics in another thread, but this is the sort of drop you can expect with the HR Race springs. Looks great and it handles fantastically on flat roads/curves/etc but the ride is TOO BUMPY on uneven roads... I put these on 2 weeks ago and now I'm looking for a shop to put coilovers in my car(KW or bilsteins). if you're looking just for springs, i would probably get the HR sports.

Fraggy · 06-26-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ShinBalNom

If you're used to a comfortable ride, i don't think race is the springs you want. You'd definitely have to get shocks soon or later... I'd say if you have the money get the C/Os instead.

I've had race w/non-sport stock shocks then got the KONI FSDs then switched to Eibach Pro-Kit to go with the Koni FSDs. With all the installation and everything added, I could have gotten a KW V4 already... (sarcasasm.. V4 not available).

Im in a similar boat and will only do coils in the future. I went with H&R Sport, but the ride was bouncy, so I added Koni FSD, but they didnt work right with that spring, so swapped in Koni Yellow, so, its been 3 months and $2400 worth of parts, alignments, and rear shock adjustments.

Should have bit the bullet and done Coils to begin with

I really like the car now, but its been a long complicated road.

montreal_bimmer · 06-26-2007, 11:57 PM

i love my H&R Race springs... im runnign them with koni yellows and it handles great

Doss · 07-02-2007, 01:17 AM

H&R race installed today and I love them so far. I'll have pics up by tomorrow. In my opinion there is no reason to spend extra on coil overs, just pair these with a good set of adjustable struts and your good to go for half the price of some of these coil overs. I have a daily commute of 40 miles each way so I'll let you know how it goes but so far so good.

Doss · 07-02-2007, 12:03 PM

Sorry for the bad pictures, I took them with my camera phone. I'll try to get some more with a real camera if anybody is interested:

I drove about 40 miles to work today, the ride was actually not what I expected it was actually a really nice ride.

05-01-2007, 09:44 PM	#1
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Spool ****** 591 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Everyone who gets spring, end up regretting.... Do it right the first time, save for coilovers... This car is not easy to work on, swapping suspension is a bitch... just my .02 cents.. __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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Mrbojangles Lieutenant 41 Rep 560 Posts Drives: BMW M3- Melbourne RED- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA... The Valley iTrader: (0)	i wuold love to get coilovers, 2 things. my car is a lease ( i know why should i drop it). 2 im saving my money for wheels
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05-01-2007, 11:23 PM	#5
Spool ****** 591 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Errrr, if you get springs, it's just gonna be the same as getting coilovers in terms of warranty and stuff... Just take it out before u return it...or at the end of your lease, sell ur car and try to make money... If i were you, i'd get H&R sport... Alot of company are selling the wrong offset for our cars currently, and everyone rubs like a mofo...having race springs will make it worse, it'll also kill ur stock struts faster than sport springs...and there ain't crap u can do about it since u can't adjust the height or stiffness of the ride... get H&R sport springs, then get wheels..not the other way around __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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05-09-2007, 02:23 AM	#6
SamBoler Private First Class 6 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2DR Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA,CA iTrader: (0)	Get H&R sport over H&R race, the look is nice but the ride is a little bumpy on the stock shocks. The best thing to do is save your money to get the KW coilovers. That is the best choice I have made. One ride in a buddies car and was sold. Don't be worried with the KW coilovers, they offer lifetime warranty plus is much easier to sell when your lease is up. If I am not mistaken, most people lease their cars nowadays. Thinking of going to V2s myself, going to take a little time though __________________ -Active Tune & Downpipes -KW V3 Coilovers
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05-09-2007, 02:26 AM	#7
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 852 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	I want one for my E90 too. I also need one.
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jonerik26 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: black 335i e90 PRE-LCI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere iTrader: (23) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00] 1998 Acura Integra [8.50] 2006 325i [8.00]	i just put H&R race on my car..... had eibach sportlines before, in comparison.... i love the stance of the H&R (trust me there is a difference) but with the eibach it was low enough where it didn't scrap and the ride was a lot more comfy __________________
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06-11-2007, 05:15 PM	#10
1bade92 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 203 Posts Drives: Ultimate Driving Machine Join Date: May 2007 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I know it's a different car, but I've had HR Races on my 330 ZHP coupe for 2 years (on stock shocks) and love it! I have never had a single regret.
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06-14-2007, 04:25 PM	#13
dbtran Lieutenant 39 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M5 - Alpine Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (26)	After a couple thousand miles, is the camber all jacked up on your cars? Would getting a camber kit help out alot?
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06-14-2007, 08:19 PM	#14
1bade92 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 203 Posts Drives: Ultimate Driving Machine Join Date: May 2007 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I have put about 20k miles and some change on my stock shocks. Still running almost like they did the day I installed the springs. Granted, I rode in a Koni equipped car and it felt a lot stiffer and less body roll's on the turns, but my stock shocks did the job fine for the 2 years of use they had.
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06-14-2007, 09:23 PM	#15
ShinBalNom Captain 23 Rep 669 Posts Drives: AW 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So. CAL iTrader: (1)	If you're used to a comfortable ride, i don't think race is the springs you want. You'd definitely have to get shocks soon or later... I'd say if you have the money get the C/Os instead. I've had race w/non-sport stock shocks then got the KONI FSDs then switched to Eibach Pro-Kit to go with the Koni FSDs. With all the installation and everything added, I could have gotten a KW V4 already... (sarcasasm.. V4 not available). __________________ --------------------------------------------- Don't drive faster than your Angel can fly... BBS CK 19" / Eibach Pro-Kit / Koni FSD / Blacklines / M-tech
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06-25-2007, 06:25 PM	#17
Doss Private 3 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Turlock iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a set of H&R race for 335i coupe with sport package. They should be here in a week, I'll install it take some pics and write a review. H&R makes some aggressive springs so I'm expecting it to be a little rough for the daily commute but we'll see.
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06-25-2007, 07:09 PM	#18
e46SilverM3 Private First Class 10 Rep 112 Posts Drives: '04 BMW E46 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: White Plains, NY iTrader: (0)	I posted these pics in another thread, but this is the sort of drop you can expect with the HR Race springs. Looks great and it handles fantastically on flat roads/curves/etc but the ride is TOO BUMPY on uneven roads... I put these on 2 weeks ago and now I'm looking for a shop to put coilovers in my car(KW or bilsteins). if you're looking just for springs, i would probably get the HR sports. Attached Images __________________ 2014 F10 M5 ECU Tuning Group harness, Turner muffler delete, blacked out, CF AP diffuser/M Performance trim, DCT [/SIGPIC]
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06-26-2007, 11:57 PM	#20
montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 180 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	i love my H&R Race springs... im runnign them with koni yellows and it handles great
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07-02-2007, 01:17 AM	#21
Doss Private 3 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Turlock iTrader: (0)	H&R race installed today and I love them so far. I'll have pics up by tomorrow. In my opinion there is no reason to spend extra on coil overs, just pair these with a good set of adjustable struts and your good to go for half the price of some of these coil overs. I have a daily commute of 40 miles each way so I'll let you know how it goes but so far so good. __________________ 335i coupe sport package Proceed V2 / KW V2. My other car
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07-02-2007, 12:03 PM	#22
Doss Private 3 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Turlock iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the bad pictures, I took them with my camera phone. I'll try to get some more with a real camera if anybody is interested: I drove about 40 miles to work today, the ride was actually not what I expected it was actually a really nice ride. __________________ 335i coupe sport package Proceed V2 / KW V2. My other car
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