Just Installed H&R springs

S54B32m · 06-10-2011, 08:52 PM

Just installed my new springs and I am not really noticing a change in height, has it been the same for some of you?

So my question is..does it settle and change after a certain amount of time?

604BrO · 06-10-2011, 09:37 PM

yes its suppose to . i ordered mine too should be on the car by monday. how does the drive feel n etc

Pheonix · 06-10-2011, 09:52 PM

Installed Eibach Pro-Kit on my 2007 Z4MC and could not be happier! The car only drops about less than 1/2" Rear and about 3/4" Front but the ride is so much better
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thekurgan · 06-10-2011, 10:08 PM

They should settle with some miles on them. A lot of people are happy with them.

a_riddler · 06-11-2011, 10:44 AM

H&R springs are reported to lower the ride height ~1", Dinan ~1/2", Eibach as mentioned above. Unless you measured before, I found it difficult to notice any difference.

S54B32m · 06-11-2011, 05:06 PM

I am very satisfied with the handling,it's going to be nice once I get my new ISS spyders on.

S54B32m · 06-11-2011, 05:09 PM

I have notice a change in the handling, so far very satisfied.
Going to installing ISS custom wheels on soon. I will share pic's soon

Caddyshk · 06-11-2011, 05:37 PM

My drop was immediate and the springs were new...

Little C · 06-14-2011, 12:09 PM

I just installed mine on Saturday and I definately noticed a drop once it settled. I also increased my rear spring pad to the 15mm one to level the car out.

Endless619 · 06-19-2011, 02:44 AM

I have had them for about 6 months or more on my Z4M and it drops front and rear about 1 inch. Now it has settled a bit more and its about a 1.25 inch drop, front and rear now. I would like to drop the front one more inch but like how I can get around now with no issues VS my 3 inch drop on my M3.

Here is my H&R's on my Z4M....

Endless619 · 06-19-2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Little C

I just installed mine on Saturday and I definately noticed a drop once it settled. I also increased my rear spring pad to the 15mm one to level the car out.

Would like to see some pics.

Thanks.

dextro · 07-11-2011, 01:15 AM

Got the H&R springs installed couple of weeks ago and it looks great.
pic will post up soon

brandobot · 07-15-2011, 09:21 AM

Just installed 15mm pads with my h&r springs, after 100 miles, the rear height looks stock...if not higher. Anyone have the same issue?

dubsesd · 07-25-2011, 08:57 AM

Some pics would be helpful

Aries326 · 09-26-2011, 08:11 PM

Did you guys install these springs yourselves or had a mechanic do it? My brother is a mechanic for Audi and he says he might be able to install these springs depending on what is involved. He's installed Tein lowering springs on my Honda Civic before and all we did was put the car on jack stands.

Pheonix · 09-26-2011, 08:34 PM

Piece of cake! It took me. longer to jack the car up and removed the wheels than swap the springs. I did not even need to use the spring compressor.

Endless619 · 09-26-2011, 10:34 PM

When all said and done my front wasnt low enough on just the H&R springs so went with full suspension.

Aries326 · 10-04-2011, 09:20 AM

I read in another thread that with H

3002 tii · 10-04-2011, 05:29 PM

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I read in another thread that with H

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Aries326 · 10-05-2011, 05:11 AM

Dang. For some reason my post got cut off. I think it has something to do with using the BimmerPost program for the iPhone. Whenever I have an apostrophe a "/" symbol always gets added. Looks like a "&" symbol causes the post to be cut at that point. Weird.

Anyway, as I was saying. I read in another thread that H&R springs are pretty stiff and will most likely require owners to repair the the suspension after around 20,000 miles. Does this occur with the Eibach springs or is it more reported with H&R because H&R has been used more often?

If premature wear occurs with all lowering springs, I may just want to go with coilovers as some other users have stated they wish they had done from the get go.

MakoBimmer1 · 10-05-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries326

Dang. For some reason my post got cut off. I think it has something to do with using the BimmerPost program for the iPhone. Whenever I have an apostrophe a "/" symbol always gets added. Looks like a "&" symbol causes the post to be cut at that point. Weird.

Anyway, as I was saying. I read in another thread that H&R springs are pretty stiff and will most likely require owners to repair the the suspension after around 20,000 miles. Does this occur with the Eibach springs or is it more reported with H&R because H&R has been used more often?

If premature wear occurs with all lowering springs, I may just want to go with coilovers as some other users have stated they wish they had done from the get go.

I installed H&R Springs only with 15mm rear spring pads and got 13,000 miles out of them. Now the OEM rear shocks need replacing. They are shot to hell. If I had to do this all over agian, I would have gone straight to coilovers.

wyatth · 11-10-2011, 08:36 PM

^ How many total miles are on your car?

Is a RSM/plate recommended when installing springs? Or just coilovers?

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S54B32m Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 z4 m Coupe, Silver/Gray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Just Installed H&R springs Just installed my new springs and I am not really noticing a change in height, has it been the same for some of you? So my question is..does it settle and change after a certain amount of time?
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604BrO ///M GENERAL 51 Rep 466 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SixOhFour iTrader: (4)	yes its suppose to . i ordered mine too should be on the car by monday. how does the drive feel n etc
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Pheonix Major 379 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe 2012 e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW/Z4MC [0.00]	Installed Eibach Pro-Kit on my 2007 Z4MC and could not be happier! The car only drops about less than 1/2" Rear and about 3/4" Front but the ride is so much better [IMG][/IMG]
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a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	H&R springs are reported to lower the ride height ~1", Dinan ~1/2", Eibach as mentioned above. Unless you measured before, I found it difficult to notice any difference. __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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S54B32m Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 z4 m Coupe, Silver/Gray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I am very satisfied with the handling,it's going to be nice once I get my new ISS spyders on.
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S54B32m Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 z4 m Coupe, Silver/Gray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I have notice a change in the handling, so far very satisfied. Going to installing ISS custom wheels on soon. I will share pic's soon
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06-14-2011, 12:09 PM	#9
Little C Private 7 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Puyallup, WA iTrader: (0)	I just installed mine on Saturday and I definately noticed a drop once it settled. I also increased my rear spring pad to the 15mm one to level the car out.
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06-19-2011, 02:44 AM	#10
Endless619 DHS 203 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: 2023 M4, 2020 Land Rover Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Disneyland iTrader: (14) Garage List 2014 Range Rover Ev ... [0.00] 2006 Acura TL [0.00]	I have had them for about 6 months or more on my Z4M and it drops front and rear about 1 inch. Now it has settled a bit more and its about a 1.25 inch drop, front and rear now. I would like to drop the front one more inch but like how I can get around now with no issues VS my 3 inch drop on my M3. Here is my H&R's on my Z4M.... __________________ 2020 Land Rover Velar Autobiography 2023 BMW M4 2016 X3 Last edited by Endless619; 06-20-2011 at 01:39 AM..
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dextro Private 6 Rep 50 Posts Drives: Z4 E85 3.0i roadster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Got the H&R springs installed couple of weeks ago and it looks great. pic will post up soon
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07-15-2011, 09:21 AM	#13
brandobot Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 06 Z4M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area Ca iTrader: (3)	Just installed 15mm pads with my h&r springs, after 100 miles, the rear height looks stock...if not higher. Anyone have the same issue?
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Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	Did you guys install these springs yourselves or had a mechanic do it? My brother is a mechanic for Audi and he says he might be able to install these springs depending on what is involved. He's installed Tein lowering springs on my Honda Civic before and all we did was put the car on jack stands.
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Pheonix Major 379 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe 2012 e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW/Z4MC [0.00]	Piece of cake! It took me. longer to jack the car up and removed the wheels than swap the springs. I did not even need to use the spring compressor.
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Endless619 DHS 203 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: 2023 M4, 2020 Land Rover Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Disneyland iTrader: (14) Garage List 2014 Range Rover Ev ... [0.00] 2006 Acura TL [0.00]	When all said and done my front wasnt low enough on just the H&R springs so went with full suspension. __________________ 2020 Land Rover Velar Autobiography 2023 BMW M4 2016 X3
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Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	I read in another thread that with H __________________
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Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	Dang. For some reason my post got cut off. I think it has something to do with using the BimmerPost program for the iPhone. Whenever I have an apostrophe a "/" symbol always gets added. Looks like a "&" symbol causes the post to be cut at that point. Weird. Anyway, as I was saying. I read in another thread that H&R springs are pretty stiff and will most likely require owners to repair the the suspension after around 20,000 miles. Does this occur with the Eibach springs or is it more reported with H&R because H&R has been used more often? If premature wear occurs with all lowering springs, I may just want to go with coilovers as some other users have stated they wish they had done from the get go.
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11-10-2011, 08:36 PM	#22
wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	^ How many total miles are on your car? Is a RSM/plate recommended when installing springs? Or just coilovers?
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