Author Topic: H&R Race/Bilstein Sports Install + Pics (Read 10723 times)

mgold · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2006, 05:17:52 PM »

Quote from: ///Motorsport

-----------------------F / R
Stock M3 ------> 140 /250
Eibach Pro-kit -> 102/ 277
H&R Sport -----> 185/ 380

Wow, I had considered switching to the Eibach Pro-kit, but it looks like the M3 springs I'm running have a higher spring rate. H&R sports might be my next choice.

///Motorsport · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2006, 09:19:54 PM »

go Race, and never look back. IMO a harsh ride reminds me of how badass it is in the twisties..

mgold · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2006, 09:24:32 PM »

I can't go too hardcore. With a cabrio it's likely going to be too hard on the already flexible chassis. If I had the hardtop then I'd get the additional rigidity that would handle race springs.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2006, 09:50:04 AM »

How much is the difference in drop between the H&R sport's & race's? I have had sportsin there for the past 6 years, and I acnnot give up any more ground clearance really!

mikesjo · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2006, 06:31:46 AM »

Question, what rear shock mounts are you using and are you using reinforcement plates? I just realized I don't have reinforcement plates but stupid lil circular washers ><.

Is it relatively easy to put in reinforcement plates later w/o taking out the shocks and everything? Is it necessary for me to have reinforcement plates as well?

Thanks!

bullmand · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2006, 09:01:02 AM »

The reinforcements I've seen (Z3 and aftermarket) fit on top of the shock tower. All you would have to do is take the nuts off, put the plate on, and put the nuts back on.

M42boy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2006, 11:53:52 AM »

Quote from: ///Motorsport

go Race, and never look back. IMO a harsh ride reminds me of how badass it is in the twisties..

Rock on!!! I love a harsh ride.

I have a feeling I'll be upgrading to H&R race come winter.

mgold · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2006, 12:43:26 PM »

Quote from: M42boy

Rock on!!! I love a harsh ride.

You'll love it until you get older and your muscles and joints start to ache, then you'll appreciate a more plush (but controlled) ride

mikesjo · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2006, 01:14:49 PM »

Quote from: bullmand

The reinforcements I've seen (Z3 and aftermarket) fit on top of the shock tower. All you would have to do is take the nuts off, put the plate on, and put the nuts back on.

I don't need to do any jacking of the car right? Anyone have pics of their reinforcement in the rear?

Thanks for the response bullmand

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mikesjo · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2006, 12:02:55 AM »

Motorsport, do your rear springs bind, like the middle three coils touch each other? Cause mine are doing that.

Also, do you notice one side of your car being higher than the other? I do :S.

asubimmer · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2006, 12:10:08 AM »

ummmm...the very first pic, the billys say HD on them :confused:

I thought you had sports

D. Clay · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2006, 12:22:37 PM »

As I understand it, Sports have the same valving as HD's only the fronts are shorter. Bilstein does have a different part number for rear sports. HD's cost the same and the rears could be substituted. If the rears were shorter it would help the "loose spring" thingie when the car was jacked up. As far as performance there would be no difference.

///Motorsport · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2006, 02:12:22 PM »

whoa, never noticed it said HD. i'll check my brothers, see if his are the same. i have two like new HDs for the front if anyone want s to buy em cheap. Pretty sure mine are sports though... i mean i ordered sports. i havent noticed the springs binding or a difference in height... the binding i could see happening but eh height not so sure... did you seat them perfectly? it takes a little effort when youre aligning them to get them right, b/c the springs are so short they have room to wiggle...

achtungE30 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2006, 02:38:45 PM »

Motorsport...your pics just re-inspired me to finish putting my car back together and get my damned H&R Race/Bilstein Sports on the car...

Tonight I am a man on a mission...

Yours is lookin GREAT!!

///Motorsport · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2006, 05:44:11 PM »

mine is in the shop... did a small write-up in general topics. all i want to do is drive! ahhh!