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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: a.12912 on August 21, 2009, 06:18:20 PM

Title: H&R Sport 50404 ordered, 50404.55 in the box?
Post by: a.12912 on August 21, 2009, 06:18:20 PM

Hi all, long time no post...just getting back into the m42 after a long hard slug of study!

i ordered replacement springs, H&R Sport, P/N: 50404...

the dilemma being that as invoiced and reciprocated on the box is the same part number 50404 depicting H&R -1.25" F/R sport springs, for BMW E30 318is with
M42 + M-Tech.

open the box and find 50404.55 printed on the springs?, that P/N cross-referenced as the OE sport springs for E30 325i.

having searched all available resources the general consensus is that the 50404.55 are correct for the 318is M-tech, and sit the car at a nice hight, subtly lower.

any one else come across this issue? is it a problem, and have i got the wrong springs?

cheers

Title: H&R Sport 50404 ordered, 50404.55 in the box?
Post by: monty23psk on August 22, 2009, 03:56:59 AM

You got the right springs, I asked myself the same thing. Even called H&R, they said this is correct. I believe due to the weight of the car, since its lighter, the oe sports are actually sports for the m42.

Title: H&R Sport 50404 ordered, 50404.55 in the box?
Post by: longms on September 05, 2009, 10:50:35 PM

These springs don't sit as low as I thought they would. Does it take a while for these springs to settle in?

Title: H&R Sport 50404 ordered, 50404.55 in the box?
Post by: monty23psk on September 08, 2009, 12:34:40 AM

The will settle over the next 2 weeks, but it won't drop it a lot. I thought the same thing but over time, it looks good, maybe going up a tire size might help the gap look.

Title: H&R Sport 50404 ordered, 50404.55 in the box?
Post by: a.12912 on September 10, 2009, 03:31:49 AM

cheers mate, I'll report back soon as they are fitted and settled

Title: H&R Sport 50404 ordered, 50404.55 in the box?
Post by: 16v of E30 on March 26, 2012, 01:46:11 PM

same issue with me.

i actually ordered them for my touring, so they definatley sent me the wrong ones, but i just bought my old 318is back and might drop them in there...