H&R Sport Springs - United Bimmer Community

**mzbmw325i** · 04-19-2007, 11:43 AM

I wanted to ask where you guys purchased your springs from, is the tirerack the only place that I can find with descent prices on those set of springs.

**elsabor67** · 04-19-2007, 11:49 AM

Depends on how much you want to spend to include shipping. Do a Google search. It should show you a ton of places. Here you go.
Good luck.

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...1995+BMW+325i+

**mzbmw325i** · 04-19-2007, 12:08 PM

yes, i have been searching around, has any1 tried the below springs or know anything about their quality? Should i stick with H&R brand?

http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/INT201005.htm

**mzbmw325i** · 04-20-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzbmw325i

I wanted to ask where you guys purchased your springs from, is the tirerack the only place that I can find with descent prices on those set of springs.

from additional extensive search/research i see that the H&R sports do come in different options, does the coloring indicate the drop, i read the red sports give lower drop, # 29664 sport springs, anyone has these and can comment? thanks

nick_318is · 04-20-2007, 02:50 PM

You would probably be happy with h&R Sport springs, I don't know if there are differences, i think with the sport you would get a 1-1.5inch drop all around. Race springs drop it really low. On the H&R site it list the part number as 50406 and they say approx drop of 1.3 inches.

bmp sells them: http://www.bmpdesign.com/category-ex...earch_model/34

**elsabor67** · 04-20-2007, 03:45 PM

I'm rolling H&R's and mine sits low, very low. I would have to lift it to see the numbers on the springs to tell you (got them off a wrecked 320i over here) but it's about 1.5" all around. I also had to use bump stops on the rear shocks 'cause my tires rubbed.

**mzbmw325i** · 04-20-2007, 06:55 PM

the reason i ask for the difference on the H&R sport spring set is because the link below has the red sport spring type, i thought they were the race but it says sport, on tirerack they are black or something and it lists to drop 1.3 inches, where the red 1.5, i am leaning on them so i might pull the trigger this weekend.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...ODUCT_ID=29664

**mzbmw325i** · 04-25-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzbmw325i

the reason i ask for the difference on the H&R sport spring set is because the link below has the red sport spring type, i thought they were the race but it says sport, on tirerack they are black or something and it lists to drop 1.3 inches, where the red 1.5, i am leaning on them so i might pull the trigger this weekend.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...ODUCT_ID=29664

a little update, i got a reply from turnermotorsport regardng the red sport springs, answer below:

"Disregard the color of the spring, it means nothing.

The difference is the drop and the rate.

50406: 190LB front, 343LB rear
29664: 180LB front, 285LB rear"

**theSMELSINATOR** · 04-25-2007, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzbmw325i

"Disregard the color of the spring, it means nothing.

The difference is the drop and the rate.

50406: 190LB front, 343LB rear
29664: 180LB front, 285LB rear"

make sense to anyone else? seems to me that they said "don't worry about the color, it doesn't mean anything except the size of the drop."

nick_318is · 04-25-2007, 08:30 PM

Use the 50406, thats what H&R specifically has listed as the part number for your car, plus you should like the extra stiffness.

Quote:

Originally Posted by H&R

Applications for 1991 BMW 325i

Suspension
Stage Chassis / Drivetrain Notes Approx. Front Lowering Approx. Rear Lowering Part Number Sug. Retail
OE Sport Spring E30 not cabrio or ix 1.0 1.0 50404-55 $ 349.00 Kit
Sport Spring E30 not cabrio or ix 1.3 1.3 50406 $ 349.00 Kit

http://www.hrsprings.com

**mzbmw325i** · 05-24-2007, 04:17 PM

bilsteins/koni's r too expensive for my budget, has anyone tried other shocks with the H&R sport springs.

what do u guys think of the tokico HP series struts and shocks (front and rear about $230), would they be a good fit?

**mzbmw325i** · 12-20-2007, 01:07 PM

Hi,

decided to bump the thread and ask if any one is using or know how the below springs are? i just can't decide between the eibach pro and H&r sport springs, vogtland and now these.

Bavarian Autosport Performance Springs

nick_318is · 12-20-2007, 01:20 PM

E30tech.com is thinking of doing a group buy on the IE race stage 3 springs which is a similar stance to the H&R Sport might want to look into them they are good springs and I think a pretty decent price if they get enough people.

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50581

I haven't heard anything about the BAV Auto springs. If i made a recommendation it would be the IE springs or the H&R based off of what I have heard.

**denyo77** · 12-20-2007, 04:09 PM

I got Eibach Pro, and I'm very happy with them
they lowered the car about 40 mm all round

**mzbmw325i** · 12-27-2007, 08:32 PM

i am getting close to deciding on the springs...

i am stuck on vogtland sports and h&r sports...any one here with the vogtlands, i read pretty good reviews from other forums i ran into on them.

**iamcreepingdeath** · 12-27-2007, 10:06 PM

I have H&R OE springs on my E36, and i love them. (1.0" front, 0.5" rear) The thing i like about them is they drop the front a half an inch lower in the front than the rear, as do the sport springs.

I would recommend H&R, and FYI, i have Bilstien Sport shocks in the rear and i love them.

FYI again, my brother has the exact same car as me, and he has koni springs, and rear Bilstien HD shocks, and front Bilstien Sport shocks, and his car handles like it is on rails, and has a pretty stiff ride (i like his set-up) but i think it is mainly doe to the shocks (i still have stock front shocks- ran out of money)

Conclusion:
I would highly recommend H&R springs and Bilstien Sport shocks (both made in Germany)

johnnybayonne · 12-28-2007, 09:33 PM

I just purchased the H&R Sport springs & the Bilstein Sport struts & shocks from the Tire Rack!!!
They seem to have best prices!!!
Still waiting to install!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...lar=&brand=all

**mzbmw325i** · 01-03-2008, 09:17 AM

i wanted to ask if the E30 M3 springs will lower more my 325is if i decide to go that route?

nick_318is · 01-03-2008, 09:28 AM

They will lower it some, but not as much as the H&R sport route, i would personally go with the H&R.

**GreenTourer** · 01-06-2008, 11:25 AM

You might be able to get a good suspension deal on ebay...Sure you've already looked into that though.

Good luck and let's see some pics when you've done it