Just Installed H&R springs

Finnegan · 11-10-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MakoBimmer1

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.

That's why I'm going to do this once and go with coilovers. Now which ones? That's another question I have yet to answer!

ANILE8 · 11-11-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

That's why I'm going to do this once and go with coilovers. Now which ones? That's another question I have yet to answer!

Moton 4 Way

wyatth · 11-11-2011, 01:18 AM

Curious for those with H&R springs. I personally think the H&R drop is fine, and don't need the adjustability. Some Koni SA for Bilstein B8s would be perfect, but of course not available.

I notice here that B8 Sports are available for the FRONT only. Would it be weird to match B8 fronts with B6 HD rears? Hm, I'd think so but why would they only make B8 for the front?

http://cart.bilsteinus.com/search/mm.../drivetype=RWD

BookerM3 · 11-11-2011, 08:08 AM

The B8's look like they are for for Non-M's.

BTW - The H&R coil over set up uses Bilstein's valved to match the springs.

wyatth · 11-21-2011, 12:44 AM

I think you're right.
How do Bilstein HDs compare to stock M shocks? Anybody have experience? Limited results with search.

Also - is a RSM/Plate recommended or possible when just changing springs (or shocks)? Only see it being added with coilovers.

Vanne · 05-16-2013, 09:49 PM

When installing these springs, did you guys get new shocks aswell or did you leave the stock shocks in? I am curious as the ride height change would effect the stock shock performance?

ANUSTART · 05-17-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanne

When installing these springs, did you guys get new shocks aswell or did you leave the stock shocks in? I am curious as the ride height change would effect the stock shock performance?

I installed mine with Koni Yellows. After all the work you go through to do the springs, if you don't do the dampers as well, you'll wish you had. Dampers + springs make the ride a night and day experience.

Vanne · 05-24-2013, 01:21 AM

yep, thats what i thought, thanks Hoggy

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wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Curious for those with H&R springs. I personally think the H&R drop is fine, and don't need the adjustability. Some Koni SA for Bilstein B8s would be perfect, but of course not available. I notice here that B8 Sports are available for the FRONT only. Would it be weird to match B8 fronts with B6 HD rears? Hm, I'd think so but why would they only make B8 for the front? http://cart.bilsteinus.com/search/mm.../drivetype=RWD
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BookerM3 Private First Class 72 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	The B8's look like they are for for Non-M's. BTW - The H&R coil over set up uses Bilstein's valved to match the springs.
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11-21-2011, 12:44 AM	#27
wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I think you're right. How do Bilstein HDs compare to stock M shocks? Anybody have experience? Limited results with search. Also - is a RSM/Plate recommended or possible when just changing springs (or shocks)? Only see it being added with coilovers.
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05-24-2013, 01:21 AM	#30
Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	yep, thats what i thought, thanks Hoggy __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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