Z4MC Dropped on H&R

Evoking · 08-30-2008, 06:34 PM

So I finally put some H&R springs on yesterday. I figured if I hate them and have extra $1500 burning a hole in my pocket I could swap out for coil-overs.

Perhaps the car is still be settling as its been less than a day.

I think it Rides a little better than stock in that it isn't quite as bouncy but obviously still firm since the shocks are the same.

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Dammmittt · 08-30-2008, 07:18 PM

Springs or coilovers?

Evoking · 08-30-2008, 07:23 PM

Springs.

pmeloche · 08-30-2008, 07:37 PM

Nice wheels.

Raiden · 08-30-2008, 08:40 PM

Specs on your wheels (including ETs) and any rubbing issues with the HR set-up please.

The stance is perfect!

Evoking · 08-30-2008, 10:18 PM

Wheels are 19x8.5 +32 offset Front and Rears are 19x10 +20 offset

nOLd · 08-31-2008, 12:22 AM

Nice

no rubbing? I'm planning to replace mine with lowering springs Im afraid I might mess up the shocks if I use the stock. What shop did you bring your car?

OH FO SHO · 08-31-2008, 04:10 AM

looks good... so how much lower is it than stock and any rub?

Evoking · 08-31-2008, 09:52 AM

1" drop. Only rubs on really big dip which it also did before dropping. Of course have really aggressive wheels.

goldguilexx · 08-31-2008, 01:01 PM

nice ride bro! looks mean!

Evoking · 09-04-2008, 12:46 PM

Thanks. I'm working on it. Need to tint next and then look for other ways to make it look aggressive yet tasteful. For example, I wish there were reasonable aftermarket front splitters for the Z4m. The M3 has tons of options even for just the front corners.

I'm running out of ways to make the car look mean!

misterawa · 09-05-2008, 01:51 PM

How's your camber? I went through tires every 10-12K till I purchased a camber kit. Nice set up!

Evoking · 09-05-2008, 10:19 PM

Haven't done an alignment yet. Will next week so we'll see.

ANILE8 · 02-23-2009, 01:57 AM

I haven't found the stock suspension bouncy on the Z4-MC.

Anyone else experienced this?

The__J__Factor · 02-23-2009, 04:37 AM

I just put on my H&R springs last week and its a fair bit better then stock. Im really liking the upgrade

ANILE8 · 02-23-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

I just put on my H&R springs last week and its a fair bit better then stock. Im really liking the upgrade

That's more like a down-grade. I won't be changing, the stock springs are much stiffer than the H&R.

MVF4Rrider · 02-23-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANILE8

I haven't found the stock suspension bouncy on the Z4-MC.

Anyone else experienced this?

Bouncy is definitely not a word I would use to describe the handling.

F360C · 02-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MVF4Rrider

Bouncy is definitely not a word I would use to describe the handling.

Yeah I think this is subjective. I never found the stock springs bouncy and nor do I find my H&R bouncy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANILE8

That's more like a down-grade. I won't be changing, the stock springs are much stiffer than the H&R.

Do you have the actual spring rates? If so what are they are for the stock springs and for the H&R?

Z4MCJJ · 02-23-2009, 04:20 PM

I am considering getting the Dinan Springs...anyone tried these or heard if these would improve performance?

03BeastCharmer · 02-23-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4MCJJ

I am considering getting the Dinan Springs...anyone tried these or heard if these would improve performance?

There is a guy with 2 Z4's (1///M, 1 regular), and he put the Dinan springs on at the end of last year. There is a post about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F360C

Yeah I think this is subjective. I never found the stock springs bouncy and nor do I find my H&R bouncy.

After seeing action pictures of my car at an autox, I'd say the stock springs are not firm enought, but it's not I'd call the ride bouncy, just softer than needed given the nature of the car.

Z4MCJJ · 02-23-2009, 04:40 PM

[QUOTE=03BeastCharmer;4550635]There is a guy with 2 Z4's (1///M, 1 regular), and he put the Dinan springs on at the end of last year. There is a post about it.
QUOTE]

I saw that post, but dude never answered my question...see post.

apexstrafer · 02-23-2009, 06:37 PM

I'd love to know how the H&R/stock damper combo really performs. I want to pick up a set but don't want a downgrade in track performance.

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Evoking First Lieutenant 95 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Z4MC Dropped on H&R So I finally put some H&R springs on yesterday. I figured if I hate them and have extra $1500 burning a hole in my pocket I could swap out for coil-overs. Perhaps the car is still be settling as its been less than a day. I think it Rides a little better than stock in that it isn't quite as bouncy but obviously still firm since the shocks are the same. Last edited by Evoking; 08-30-2008 at 07:24 PM..
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Springs or coilovers? __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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Evoking First Lieutenant 95 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Wheels are 19x8.5 +32 offset Front and Rears are 19x10 +20 offset
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nOLd Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 MCoupe Interlagos Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Nice no rubbing? I'm planning to replace mine with lowering springs Im afraid I might mess up the shocks if I use the stock. What shop did you bring your car?
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Evoking First Lieutenant 95 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	1" drop. Only rubs on really big dip which it also did before dropping. Of course have really aggressive wheels.
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goldguilexx Lieutenant 38 Rep 425 Posts Drives: mini Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: southern Ca iTrader: (0)	nice ride bro! looks mean!
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Evoking First Lieutenant 95 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I'm working on it. Need to tint next and then look for other ways to make it look aggressive yet tasteful. For example, I wish there were reasonable aftermarket front splitters for the Z4m. The M3 has tons of options even for just the front corners. I'm running out of ways to make the car look mean!
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apexstrafer First Lieutenant 14 Rep 385 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd love to know how the H&R/stock damper combo really performs. I want to pick up a set but don't want a downgrade in track performance. __________________
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