H&R Sport Springs

[Febi Guibo]

hey, it took me a long time to figure out which springs to get for the 318is... turner lists a couple of part numbers, etc.

Long story short, I got a tip from a guy on E30 tech who had run both #29664 and #50404 springs and recommended the #29664 springs... they're great!

I will take some real photos later this week, but it's a phenomonal upgrade, nice, almost perfectly tasteful drop (even my oil pan loves it), and nearly stock ride comfort (I traverse the cross bronx), and the thing now handles even better.

I'll throw in some more notes later...

[Eurospec]

Glad you decided to post this as I'm in the midst of ordering my suspension parts and was just about ready to get the 50404's. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread

[nickmpower]

i need to check to see which ones i have. My front is a little higher then i would like.

[D. Clay]

How do the H&R compare to the stock rates.

[Eurospec]

Are you running bilstein shocks, HD's or sport?

[dude8383]

i believe that febi is running bilstein sports..

[Febi Guibo]

Hey, I am not all that familiar with spring rates (aside from booking hotel rooms in florida, lol) but I asked Drew at turner:

"The spring rates for the #29664 are about 200lbs (front) and 285lbs
(rear)."

so, there you have it... I'm also running billy sport shocks.

[nickmpower]

Are you running bilstein shocks, HD's or sport?

if you were asking be becuse of the ride hight i am running konis

[Eurospec]

Any updates, has the setup settled now?

[Febi Guibo]

updated with pics of the springs settled

[hamann318is]

updated with pics of the springs settled
http://m42club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1352&postcount=18

Car looks amazing man. I've been thinking of a few styling things I've wanted to change on mine, and I think I'm going to have to get some Roundels for the Ronals. That's a seriously nice look.

[VitaminJ]

Anyone know if there is much ride height difference in the #29664 compared to the #50404 ??

[Eurospec]

From the research I've done, the 29664's provide a slightly more aggressive drop. These give the car a very nice stance--check out Febi's updated photos. The 50404's on the other hand don't lower much at all, maybe an inch across the board.

Still trying to decide what route to go? I'm still interested in the springs if you decide to replace them. LMK.

[Febi Guibo]

thanks all for the comments:

- hamman318is: I think you have like, one of the nicest 318is in any color, so your words mean a ton... I'm a centercap man myself (anything to keep those lug nuts from flying off)

- Vitamin J, Eurospec... i didn't measure the drop (my mistake) but it seems to be a little more than 1.25"  ...H&R publishes it as 1.3" for the m10 318is so that seems about right.

The car handles great.... very supple and precise... I've driven a few cars with super stiff springs and I felt like the handling lost a little feedback.

[VitaminJ]

From the research I've done, the 29664's provide a slightly more aggressive drop. These give the car a very nice stance--check out Febi's updated photos. The 50404's on the other hand don't lower much at all, maybe an inch across the board.

Still trying to decide what route to go? I'm still interested in the springs if you decide to replace them. LMK.

Cool thanks man, yeah, im still deciding, sorry I didnt get back to you sooner, I am so indecisive right now, haha...

My friend is going to quote me a price on KWs 55,35s so when I know the price, I'll get back to ya...!