How long before your H&R springs fully settled?

partlowr · 01-12-2012, 09:26 AM

Sorry for resurecting such an old thread but it sounds like several of you know what your're talking about pertaing to the H&R spring set-up. I have a question pertaining to my Non-M Z4 3.0i and H&R springs. I just purchased the H&R springs for my car, do any of you know if a 15mm pad (or any size for that matter) is recomended for Non-M's to get it leveled? I would rather go spend the extra couple bucks on the pads now and and install it now rather than doing an instal and not being happy with the appearence or performance and have to go back and play with it again. I know most of you guys own M's so you might not be able to answer but I am not even familar enough with these cars to know the difference between M and Non-M suspension components. Thanks

partlowr · 01-26-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by partlowr

Sorry for resurecting such an old thread but it sounds like several of you know what your're talking about pertaing to the H&R spring set-up. I have a question pertaining to my Non-M Z4 3.0i and H&R springs. I just purchased the H&R springs for my car, do any of you know if a 15mm pad (or any size for that matter) is recomended for Non-M's to get it leveled? I would rather go spend the extra couple bucks on the pads now and and install it now rather than doing an instal and not being happy with the appearence or performance and have to go back and play with it again. I know most of you guys own M's so you might not be able to answer but I am not even familar enough with these cars to know the difference between M and Non-M suspension components. Thanks

...any help on this guys? I want to install my springs ASAP but I want to know if the 15mm pads are recomended(or even fit) for non-M with the H&R springs? Thanks in advance.

dubsesd · 01-26-2012, 04:02 PM

you dont need a pad with the non-m. it will sit lower overall than a z4m with h&r's as well

partlowr · 01-26-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

you dont need a pad with the non-m. it will sit lower overall than a z4m with h&r's as well

Thank you. I'm going to install them this weekend.

J-Thurm · 04-09-2012, 11:54 PM

I also ordered a set of H&R springs for my non-m z4 coupe. Will I need to get anything to make it look more slammed? Just wish I could tuck my tires a little. I am running 19's right now and want to get it as low as I can. Thanks.

ZStig · 04-10-2012, 11:04 AM

to tuck, you need coilovers

davesz4mc · 04-10-2012, 11:53 AM

roffle you get those perches put in the front? looks interesting to put those on and then pull the rear pads. Do the rear springs run ok without the pads?

Jony722si · 04-12-2012, 06:55 PM

I just installed my H&R lowering spring today and I dont found it that stiff like what other users' feedback, actually I found it just like OEM feel with nice drop tho. is it because the spring not fully settle yet or our oem spring was stiff enough that I couldnt make a difference?

some pics here

mousitch · 04-15-2012, 08:24 PM

Thats about the same drop I have on my M with the springs.

strokeZ · 04-16-2012, 08:33 AM

Mine is lower than that with H&R springs. Hard to tell here but only photo that I have access to right now.

ZStig · 04-16-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by davesz4mc

roffle you get those perches put in the front? looks interesting to put those on and then pull the rear pads. Do the rear springs run ok without the pads?

Those lowering perches are not compatible with the z4m. Not sure about the regular z, but doubt it. U need some sort of pads, and the oem are very thin anyway

donoman · 12-14-2012, 02:55 AM

Anyone else have pix of non-M's with the H&R springs? I'm having trouble justifying the H&R Coilover set for my "beater."

01-12-2012, 09:26 AM	#23
partlowr Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 217 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Roadster Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naperville, IL iTrader: (0)	Sorry for resurecting such an old thread but it sounds like several of you know what your're talking about pertaing to the H&R spring set-up. I have a question pertaining to my Non-M Z4 3.0i and H&R springs. I just purchased the H&R springs for my car, do any of you know if a 15mm pad (or any size for that matter) is recomended for Non-M's to get it leveled? I would rather go spend the extra couple bucks on the pads now and and install it now rather than doing an instal and not being happy with the appearence or performance and have to go back and play with it again. I know most of you guys own M's so you might not be able to answer but I am not even familar enough with these cars to know the difference between M and Non-M suspension components. Thanks
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J-Thurm Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw z4 coupe 3.0si Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crestwood iTrader: (0)	I also ordered a set of H&R springs for my non-m z4 coupe. Will I need to get anything to make it look more slammed? Just wish I could tuck my tires a little. I am running 19's right now and want to get it as low as I can. Thanks.
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04-10-2012, 11:04 AM	#28
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04-10-2012, 11:53 AM	#29
davesz4mc Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2007 z4mc Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	roffle you get those perches put in the front? looks interesting to put those on and then pull the rear pads. Do the rear springs run ok without the pads?
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04-12-2012, 06:55 PM	#30
Jony722si The Wrapgician 47 Rep 354 Posts Drives: z4si Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW z4 [0.00] 2009 Bmw 135I [0.00] 2022 BMW M4C [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	I just installed my H&R lowering spring today and I dont found it that stiff like what other users' feedback, actually I found it just like OEM feel with nice drop tho. is it because the spring not fully settle yet or our oem spring was stiff enough that I couldnt make a difference? some pics here
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04-15-2012, 08:24 PM	#31
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Thats about the same drop I have on my M with the springs. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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04-16-2012, 08:33 AM	#32
strokeZ Private First Class 9 Rep 165 Posts Drives: '11 e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Mine is lower than that with H&R springs. Hard to tell here but only photo that I have access to right now.
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12-14-2012, 02:55 AM	#34
donoman Rookie 31 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 03 Z4 2.5i 5MT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (1)	Anyone else have pix of non-M's with the H&R springs? I'm having trouble justifying the H&R Coilover set for my "beater." __________________ 2003 Z4 2.5i 2013 FR-S 1990 911 C2 1983 Wife
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