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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: jrw21 on March 05, 2014, 09:25:36 PM

Title: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: jrw21 on March 05, 2014, 09:25:36 PM

I have a set of H&R oe sports for my 318is, looking for recommendations/opinions on what shocks would be the best match for these.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: Nick_318is on March 06, 2014, 10:02:18 AM

Bilstein sport.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: jrw21 on March 06, 2014, 10:17:21 AM

Thanks for your input.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: Beeker1972 on March 07, 2014, 01:36:24 AM

Quote from: Nick_318is on March 06, 2014, 10:02:18 AM

Bilstein sport.

or Koni Sports adjustables ...

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: Slowered318 on March 07, 2014, 06:44:13 AM

Hard to say without more knowledge of your setup.

On my E30 I found the Koni Sport from Ground Control didn't match up well with H&R OE Sport Springs, I since changed to IE Stage III springs and kept the Koni's.

Popular opinion is the Bilstein Sport works well on E30 and E36 with mild suspension upgrades, they are a little less expensive and don't require tuning or strut modifications.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: jrw21 on March 07, 2014, 07:42:17 AM

I just placed an order for Bilstein sports. Turner is having a 10% off sale so I went ahead and pulled the trigger.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: Nick_318is on March 07, 2014, 02:31:43 PM

Nice! I think it's a great strut with an IE3, H&R Sport/Race spring, or similar (I have Dinan springs).  I had adjustable konis at one point, the bilies are cheaper and just as good in my opinion.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: Beeker1972 on March 07, 2014, 08:40:21 PM

H&R Sports, and Billies Sports is a good combo in my opinion.  When my KYBs wear out in my 318i I'll spring for just Billies HDs with stock springs.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: getouth on April 08, 2014, 12:00:23 AM

Billy sports solve most suspension issues!!

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: Tgoode318 on June 30, 2014, 09:48:56 AM

jrw how did you like the Billy sports?

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: JM35 on July 22, 2014, 08:08:53 PM

Quote from: Nick_318is on March 06, 2014, 10:02:18 AM

Bilstein sport.

+1, or Koni's but i recommend bilstein.

Title: Re: HR oe sports; what shocks to match?
Post by: benz-tech on May 16, 2015, 10:58:50 PM

I just ordered Koni SA from Bavauto. I've seen/heard of too many blown Bilsteins over the years (including my current blown sports).