01-14-2013, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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I'm looking for your opinion. I have a F30 xDrive and am looking to lower the vehicle. I don't want to change too much of the characteristics of the car, - ride quality, performance, handling, etc. But i do want to lower the vehicle. I'm considering going with H&R Sport Springs. What's your opinion of this approach? Will this option affect the car negatively? Will it affect the xDrive on the car? How will driving characteristics change as a result of the springs? Thanks in advance! |
01-14-2013, 07:18 PM | #2 |
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your stock shocks will wear out faster with these springs, it will be okay for the first 10k but then the ride will be terrible
a lot of people on the forums just get springs i dont comprehend why. id recommend replacing your shocks as well with bilsteins if their even out yet. if you have smooth roads with no bumps springs should be fine |
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01-14-2013, 07:35 PM | #3 |
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Will the shocks wear out at 10k because of the H&R springs or because i need both springs or shocks or do I prolong the life of the shocks by going with a better set of springs... is that where the bilsteins are better?
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the only pros of coilovers is adjustability- something that i do not care much for. Hopefully some aftermarket shocks hit the market soon since the cheapest coilovers are like 1500$, while a spring shock combo will probably be 1000$ max |
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01-15-2013, 11:58 AM | #7 |
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I'd like to see an aftermarket shock that is compatible w/ the Adaptive Suspension.
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01-15-2013, 02:40 PM | #9 |
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The super sport springs from h&r will kill your shocks but the sport springs are within the range of acceptability for the shock so 10k isn't going to kill anything. Springs are a good way to stiffen the ride a little, shocks/springs or coils would be the way to dramatically improve the handling...
To the posters that would like to scare the OP... Really? 10k on sport springs? Again I say, really? C'mon, you can easily get 50-60k no problem on a 1inch drop... 2+ inches is completely different story but the sports will run just fine with the stock shocks!
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01-15-2013, 05:10 PM | #10 |
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.. so is that the progression.. Springs(to lower and stiffen the ride), followed by Springs + Shocks(to improve the handling) followed by Coilovers(dramatically improve handling with adjustability).
If i want the shocks to last longer do i purchsae new spring+shock? How much longer would the shocks lasts - if i were to do nothing with my shocks wouldn't my shocks and springs last 5-7 years under normal conditions? Thanks |
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01-15-2013, 08:49 PM | #11 |
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I am thinking of lowering a bit using H&R Sport Springs to improve look and get firmer handling. But anyone has recommendations of what aftermarket shock I can get to go with the H&R Sports? E.g. Bilstein B8?
Will any sport shock go reasonably well with lowering springs? Sorry for my ignorance..., not too familiar with spring/shock combo if getting separately. Thanks! |
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01-16-2013, 06:35 AM | #12 |
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I doubt there are any aftermarket shocks/struts out for the f30 YET
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01-16-2013, 12:07 PM | #13 |
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You might want to check out the H&R Coilover system.
Or the BMW m performance springs n shock kit. Getbmwparts sells springs n shocks together for about $1600. Edit - forgot your x-drive. Sorry. |
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01-16-2013, 07:15 PM | #14 |
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I don't know why Eibach lowering kits are available in UK but not in America. Can be ordered by ebay.
I always felt that H&R coils were too aggressive. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/EIBACH-PRO-KI...#ht_586wt_1397 |
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