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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: achtungE30 on May 01, 2006, 03:04:11 PM

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: achtungE30 on May 01, 2006, 03:04:11 PM

I'm wondering what everyone's opinions are, preferably those that have experienced both setups.

I've ran sport and race springs in the past, IE pricing direct is roughly $100 more than the cost of the H&R sports from bimmersport.com.

My goal is a tighter handling car, minimal wheel gap yet somewhat complaint ride - more compliant than stock springs + blown stock shocks. I'm also partial to appearance. I'd ultimately like to run deep dish 16x9s and look slammed down the road.

As a side question, is it advisable to switch out front / rear shock mounts when doing this? The car has 168k.

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: Febi Guibo on May 01, 2006, 04:07:20 PM

yah, change your rear shock mounts at a minimum... cheap insurance...

I have H&R Sports, and I've driven thumper3ld's car with H&R race springs (very similar rates to IE Stage 3 springs) and I have to say there is a really big difference. I was surprised, but it's like two different cars.

Since yer in jersey, maybe you guys can meet up and (if you ask nicely) he'll let you drive his car. I really liked the way it handled.

The H&R sports are much closer to OE, but firmer. I love my setup because it's well balanced etc. but Jay's (thumper's) is a lot flatter and more aggressive both in and out of turns. Having said that, the ride is relatively harsh.

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: mikesjo on May 01, 2006, 06:37:04 PM

The IEs are about $60 more than the sports but are $100 less than the H&R race which are supposedly the same spring rate :).

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: achtungE30 on May 04, 2006, 12:32:20 PM

Thanks guys, put my name on the IE Stage 3 waiting list (ordered) lol

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: GrippyDrifty on May 04, 2006, 03:35:26 PM

Maybe this will give you an idea:

-----------------F  /  R
"Stock M3 -> 140 /250
Dinan Sport -> 172/ 300
H&R Race -> 315/ 570
H&R Sport -> 185/ 380
Eibach Pro-kit -> 102/ 277
Eibach Race -> 160/ 445
Ireland Stage 3 -> 315/570"

2002maniac posted these rates on r3v a while back. One can see that there is a HUGE difference in spring rates between HR sports and IE's

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: M42boy on May 04, 2006, 03:47:35 PM

Got my IE adjustable camber plates today.  SHWEET!  :D

(http://www.s-cars.org/postnuke/modules/gallery/albums/danh/IMG_4745.jpg)

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: mikesjo on May 04, 2006, 06:38:03 PM

Are the IEs back ordered?

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: 1991318is on May 05, 2006, 12:06:28 AM

I love my IE's, they have just enough give to let it be streetable but even after a month still amazes me at how well it corners compared to stock

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: Eurospec on May 05, 2006, 01:01:18 AM

Quote from: mikesjo

Are the IEs back ordered?

Refer to post #4.

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: mikesjo on May 05, 2006, 07:21:06 PM

Quote from: Eurospec

Refer to post #4.

It's not clear to me :).

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: achtungE30 on May 16, 2006, 07:31:54 AM

Arghhhh....Brand spankin new set of Bilstein Sports sitting here in my office and no springs yet... :(

Title: IE Stage 3 Vs. H&R Sports
Post by: ///Motorsport on June 25, 2006, 12:51:27 PM

then are the H&R races identical to the IE3s?