Author Topic: What is your personal opinion on IE3 or H&R Race springs (Read 5809 times)

KyleTaylor · « **on:** September 10, 2008, 09:46:04 PM »

The IE3 and H&R Race are the stiffest springs out there that are readily available and are stock replacement. Have any of you used them and what is your impression? I have used Eibach Pro and found them to be way too soft.

I also want a pretty radical drop, however...

Want it low and stiff. No argument about functionality its just how I want it.

Danny707 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2008, 10:35:21 PM »

H&R race no question.

IE3s make you sit funny.

KyleTaylor · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2008, 06:49:55 AM »

So you prefer H&R Race?

Danny707 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2008, 09:02:24 AM »

Its what I have on my car, so yes.

monko141 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2008, 05:51:15 PM »

some pictures for referencehttp://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/Stan141/91%20318is%20ride%20heights/

Danny707 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2008, 07:46:33 PM »

that looks horrible.

Bunta · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2008, 04:30:32 PM »

I like the H&R Race over the IE3s.

But the IEs are cheap, progressive(better ride) and perform well(had them on my 325). With Bekkers front drop hats I think the IE3s look great.

Coils > Any springs
http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=121/CA=98
About the same price too.

Hunter

KyleTaylor · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2008, 06:42:46 PM »

Quote from: Bunta;56604

I like the H&R Race over the IE3s.

But the IEs are cheap, progressive(better ride) and perform well(had them on my 325). With Bekkers front drop hats I think the IE3s look great.

Coils > Any springs
http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=121/CA=98
About the same price too.

Hunter

I should hold out for that... It's only the front, though, right?

Danny707 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2008, 06:52:15 PM »

H&R race are progressive springs as well.

IE3's and H&R races also have the same spring rate.

IE3's just make you sit funny.

E30nate · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2008, 12:16:16 AM »

Quote from: KyleTaylor;56608

I should hold out for that... It's only the front, though, right?

that is for front and rear. its also the setup i have and i love it. definately worth the extra effort in my opinion. i wish i woulda done it first instead of riding around on just springs & shocks. plus you can set the ride height however you want.

KyleTaylor · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2008, 11:35:40 AM »

Quote from: E30nate;56619

that is for front and rear. its also the setup i have and i love it. definately worth the extra effort in my opinion. i wish i woulda done it first instead of riding around on just springs & shocks. plus you can set the ride height however you want.

Thanks for the clarification. That is what I am going to get... what rates did you use? I am thinking 350 in front and 450 in rear...

monko141 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2008, 08:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Danny707;56546

that looks horrible.

I know, I hated it. I went to TC Kline coilovers with Koni SA's and still haven't got a picture of the new stance yet. The spring rates I went with are 400f 500r.

JP 91iS · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2008, 03:34:50 PM »

Anyone have good side pictures of M42 on H&R race?

Danny707 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2008, 04:51:18 PM »

JP 91iS · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2008, 09:14:48 AM »

Quote from: Danny707;57253

looks nice, what size wheel/tire?