H&R Springs for my F30?? Help!

STCCEdition · 09-25-2018, 01:31 PM

Hello!

I have just fitted my 20" OEMS 115 wheels to my BMW 320d.
Now I need to lower it.. but I don't know how much I need to lower it. I have the m-sport chassi so I have heard that its more lowered than regualar f30 chassi from factory.. is this true?

I want the car to be lowered but still drivable as its a daily..

Excuse me for my bad English as I am from Sweden.

js 84 · 09-26-2018, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by STCCEdition

Hello!

I have just fitted my 20" OEMS 115 wheels to my BMW 320d.
Now I need to lower it.. but I don't know how much I need to lower it. I have the m-sport chassi so I have heard that its more lowered than regualar f30 chassi from factory.. is this true?

I want the car to be lowered but still drivable as its a daily..

Excuse me for my bad English as I am from Sweden.

I have Eibach springs with Bilsteib B6 shocks. Im happy with result. Stiff, but comfortable.

Eibach springs drop from stock ~3cm in front and 2.5cm in back.
If you have Msport suspensiom then you are already 1cm lower than stock.

What is your wheel offset?

Zara · 09-26-2018, 03:34 PM

I'm on H&R Sports + Bilstein B8s. Also have 20" Velgen VMB5s with 245/35 - 275/30 tires.

The back never rubs but the front sometimes will rub if I hit a bump at high speeds.

Other than that, I'm loving the ride quality and setup so far.

mermade · 10-17-2018, 07:28 AM

The H&R kit (not the ultra low) will drop the msport one by a further 15-20mm
https://mp-uk.com/bmw/3-series/f30-f...le-load-02-12/

TinkyWinks · 10-21-2018, 01:04 PM

I also have H&R sports with Bilstein B8's and this was a good combo for stance, handling, and comfort for me. As other have said, this setup will drop your car another at least another ~15mm from your M-sport suspension.

Styx · 10-21-2018, 02:53 PM

I have bilstein coilovers and I love them. With that being said, your car looks good as-is.

goj · 10-22-2018, 05:21 PM

AC Schnitzer springs are awesome

STCCEdition · 11-21-2018, 11:14 AM

Hi guys!

Im trying to buy me some H&R springs now BUT....
I ordered from BMW the sticker that's fitted inside the door where you can see all the weights of the car and its says...

Permissible Total Weight: 2005
Permissible Front Axle Weight: 1215
Permissible Rear Axle Weight: 980

Front Axle Weight 1215 kg!!

And I have been in contact with H&R in Germany and they say that they have no spring to sell to me as me car has a front axle weight of 1215 kg and the springs they have are from 921 kg to 990 maximum. They have never ever tried fitting the springs on a F30 with 1215 front axle weight.

Is there anyone here with the same front axle weight as me? How did you do?

Regards,
STCCEdition

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STCCEdition New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M-Tech II Alpinweiss Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	H&R Springs for my F30?? Help! Hello! I have just fitted my 20" OEMS 115 wheels to my BMW 320d. Now I need to lower it.. but I don't know how much I need to lower it. I have the m-sport chassi so I have heard that its more lowered than regualar f30 chassi from factory.. is this true? I want the car to be lowered but still drivable as its a daily.. Excuse me for my bad English as I am from Sweden. Attached Images
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Zara Lieutenant 613 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I'm on H&R Sports + Bilstein B8s. Also have 20" Velgen VMB5s with 245/35 - 275/30 tires. The back never rubs but the front sometimes will rub if I hit a bump at high speeds. Other than that, I'm loving the ride quality and setup so far. __________________ 2014 335i 6MT /// Mineral Gray - Red Coral \| M Perf Spoiler \| M Perf Lip & Diffuser \| M Perf Grilles \| M Perf Side Splitters \| M Perf CF & Alcantra Interior Trim \| \| Wagner Evo II FMIC \| VRSF DP \| AA CP \| CTS Turbo Intake \| MHD Stage 2 Tune \| H&R Sports \| Bilstein B8s \|
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mermade New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: m5 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	The H&R kit (not the ultra low) will drop the msport one by a further 15-20mm https://mp-uk.com/bmw/3-series/f30-f...le-load-02-12/
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10-21-2018, 01:04 PM	#5
TinkyWinks Private First Class 42 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I also have H&R sports with Bilstein B8's and this was a good combo for stance, handling, and comfort for me. As other have said, this setup will drop your car another at least another ~15mm from your M-sport suspension.
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Styx Private 58 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fredericksburg, VA iTrader: (0)	I have bilstein coilovers and I love them. With that being said, your car looks good as-is.
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goj Brigadier General 2255 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: 2016 EBII 340i 6-MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	AC Schnitzer springs are awesome __________________ BMW CCA Member #516012 2016 340i, Estoril Blue, Manual Transmission, MPE, MPBBK, HRE FF04 Instagram: @brandons340i
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STCCEdition New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M-Tech II Alpinweiss Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hi guys! Im trying to buy me some H&R springs now BUT.... I ordered from BMW the sticker that's fitted inside the door where you can see all the weights of the car and its says... Permissible Total Weight: 2005 Permissible Front Axle Weight: 1215 Permissible Rear Axle Weight: 980 Front Axle Weight 1215 kg!! And I have been in contact with H&R in Germany and they say that they have no spring to sell to me as me car has a front axle weight of 1215 kg and the springs they have are from 921 kg to 990 maximum. They have never ever tried fitting the springs on a F30 with 1215 front axle weight. Is there anyone here with the same front axle weight as me? How did you do? Regards, STCCEdition Attached Images
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