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silverblades181

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« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2007, 01:05:46 PM »
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Okay I disagree.  I haven't ridden Sports but all youhave to do is read the given chart ^^^ to see they are fairly different, enough to mention I would say.  I use H&R Race on the street and wouldnt go back. You have to be careful where you drive but its a BMW, so you should be anyways.   Might try coilovers or other methods down the road, but there is a ver noticeable ride height and handling difference between the two.

Since you liked option 3, your'e probably like me, I have Billies with Races, Azenis, and then f/r sways, poly bushings and control arms are all next.


I meant theres not a big difference in ride quality, both will be harsher. The other guy was saying H&R Race are not for street use but H&R Race are...theres not that big a difference.

Edit: I have driven in cars with both and no they're not all that different in regular driving, you'll notice it a lot more on the track as the Race will have less body roll.

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mike85-325e

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« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2007, 09:25:44 PM »
will M3 springs fit right onto the 318 suspension?

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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2007, 10:25:53 PM »
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will M3 springs fit right onto the 318 suspension?


Yea, might be stiffer. Not sure if it would give you much of a drop if that's what you were looking for.

As for H&R Kit, I would stay away from that. My friend has that on his 325 (although the 17" might play a factor into this) and it scrapes hard he has to SLOOOOWWW down way bad just so he doesn't scrape over bumps int he road and whatnot. Imagine that with the m42 oilpan =/
somewhat of a teaser...

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« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2007, 01:00:54 PM »
i dont care about a drop i just need something stiffer for now. im on a real tight budget but i will be upgrading later on. just looking for the cheaping thing that will stiffen her up. so its a direct fit?