H&R Sport Spring Install???

TexasZed4MC · 10-15-2015, 07:12 PM

Ok a quick couple questions.

1. Is the front coil under a big load? On other cars I have been able to just hit the top strut nut with an impact wrench and not need a spring compressor.

2. Will I need to compressthe H&R Sport spring to put those back on the housing? I am guessing no????

F360C · 10-16-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

Ok a quick couple questions.

1. Is the front coil under a big load? On other cars I have been able to just hit the top strut nut with an impact wrench and not need a spring compressor.

2. Will I need to compressthe H&R Sport spring to put those back on the housing? I am guessing no????

The front spring is under load..... you will need to compress it.

I ran he H&R race springs and those didnt require compression if i remember correctly. The sport springs might require it if they are a bit longer.

Vanne · 10-18-2015, 10:04 AM

I've got them, you /WILL/ need compressors.. and you will need them also to put back on, otherwise you won't get the top nut on.

TexasZed4MC · 10-18-2015, 10:41 AM

Thanks guys I appreciate the help!

TexasZed4MC · 10-19-2015, 11:03 AM

I am really wondering if this is going to help much with ride height!

Twixboy · 10-19-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

I am really wondering if this is going to help much with ride height!

Why do you say that? This member is dropped on H&R sport springs:

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showpost...2&postcount=23

Looks much lower than stock to me!

WickedNy · 10-20-2015, 02:46 AM

Sitting on h&r

WickedNy · 10-20-2015, 02:47 AM

Rear profile

TexasZed4MC · 10-20-2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

Why do you say that? This member is dropped on H&R sport springs:

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showpost...2&postcount=23

Looks much lower than stock to me!

thank is low but thats not a M car...stock Z4's lower a lot more

TexasZed4MC · 10-20-2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedNy

Rear profile

Thanks for the pictures... that helps me.

Twixboy · 10-20-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

thank is low but thats not a M car...stock Z4's lower a lot more

Got it, sounds like the H&R coilovers will do the trick then. They're only a couple hundred more than H&R springs and Bilstein shocks.

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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	I've got them, you /WILL/ need compressors.. and you will need them also to put back on, otherwise you won't get the top nut on. __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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10-19-2015, 11:03 AM	#5
TexasZed4MC Captain 148 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2006 Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I am really wondering if this is going to help much with ride height! __________________ Lone Star Chapter BMWCCA HPDE Event Chair, Texas Trifecta Event Chair, & BMWCCA driving Instructor
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