H&R coilovers for the win

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-28-2009, 09:27 AM

how much are these and where to order........I get my rims in 4 days and need to drop it like its hawt

Hedges · 05-28-2009, 09:45 AM

Interesting! Whats the comparison between H&R sports springs which i have on and these? I feel that sometimes my springs are pretty harsh going over bumps and feeling every crack on the floor! These Coil overs big upgrade? I was going to get the V1's but some people are telling me its just as harsh as what i have now so it'd be pointless for me!

JeffL · 05-28-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedoutbimmer

how much are these and where to order........I get my rims in 4 days and need to drop it like its hawt

Turner motorsports. order site is www.allsprings.com

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Originally Posted by Hedges

Interesting! Whats the comparison between H&R sports springs which i have on and these? I feel that sometimes my springs are pretty harsh going over bumps and feeling every crack on the floor! These Coil overs big upgrade? I was going to get the V1's but some people are telling me its just as harsh as what i have now so it'd be pointless for me!

I had KW's on an older (2001) GTI VR6 and it rode harsh as hell. I couldn't do KW's again after that experience, but I'm sure for BMW's they are different and it's a few years later so again I'm sure they have gotten better. I would never talk bad about KW's as I do believe they make and extremely high quality product but it's not the only option we have. KW's probably have a better sport ride and perform better on a track but for street driving I think the H&R's are perfect. Again JMHO though.

The H&R's actually ride good I think the ride quality of the car has improved greatly even when running 19" wheels. As for how they compare with just a spring I don't know, I think they would be way better as you are getting a shock that is specifically matched to the spring, as with all coilovers.

Hedges · 05-28-2009, 10:54 AM

Personally I like the drop of my H&R sport spring height but hate the stiffness and that i feel like i'm hitting a crater everytime i go over a bump! Will H&R Coilovers improve this aspect for me? Retain a less stiff ride but still sporty, and good if i raise it up for winter?

I'm getting mixed either V1 or H&R's? But from what i hear from this thread i may lean towards H&R, is there a type of H&R coil over brand i should look at?

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-28-2009, 11:11 AM

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wheels are 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the rear with 235/35 and 265/30's. As for the rusting question maybe this was a problem with older H&R coilovers but it's not the case with the new street performance line. The main thing that would rust and freeze in place would have been the collars and threads but the collars, shocks, and threads are all aluminum so there really isn't anything to rust or corrode. KW's are made with exactly the same material.

I cant tell from your pic but I think we have the same wheels lol

JeffL · 05-28-2009, 11:13 AM

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I cant tell from your pic but I think we have the same wheels lol

no. mine are 3 piece Forgeline VR3P's. I have yet to see another set of Forgelines in the wild.

JeffL · 05-28-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

Personally I like the drop of my H&R sport spring height but hate the stiffness and that i feel like i'm hitting a crater everytime i go over a bump! Will H&R Coilovers improve this aspect for me? Retain a less stiff ride but still sporty, and good if i raise it up for winter?

I'm getting mixed either V1 or H&R's? But from what i hear from this thread i may lean towards H&R, is there a type of H&R coil over brand i should look at?

i'm done.

JaysBlueE92 · 05-28-2009, 11:27 AM

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Are the H&R Coilovers not rust proof? Was reading another thread where someone brought this fact up. Otherwise the drop looks great

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259495

The H&Rs are not rust proof, nor do they have the dampening feature that the KW V3s have. If you're looking to save a few bucks, go with the H&Rs

Hedges · 05-28-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

The H&Rs are not rust proof, nor do they have the dampening feature that the KW V3s have. If you're looking to save a few bucks, go with the H&Rs

How are these compared to the V1's? and in comparison to the H&R sport springs?

JeffL · 05-28-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jubilee

The H&Rs are not rust proof, nor do they have the dampening feature that the KW Vs have. If you're looking to save a few bucks, go with the H&Rs

no more don't care.

JaysBlueE92 · 05-28-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

How are these compared to the V1's? and in comparison to the H&R sport springs?

I wouldn't know, but I rode in a friends car with just H&R springs and thought it was rather harsh. V1s I hear are good, but suspension is something I never compromise on any of my vehicles. That is why I went with the V3s

Hedges · 05-28-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

I wouldn't know, but I rode in a friends car with just H&R springs and thought it was rather harsh. V1s I hear are good, but suspension is something I never compromise on any of my vehicles. That is why I went with the V3s

I wonder if i should go V1 or H&R Coil Overs , coming from H&R sport springs. It was rather harsh but had a very nice drop!

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-28-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

no. mine are 3 piece Forgeline VR3P's. I have yet to see another set of Forgelines in the wild.

well fancy pants lol my bad I am just running some beyern mesh same size set up as yours nice wheels though

JaysBlueE92 · 05-28-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

I wonder if i should go V1 or H&R Coil Overs , coming from H&R sport springs. It was rather harsh but had a very nice drop!

tough choice, haven't heard much feedback on the V1s yet. Seems like most people are happy with the H&Rs though

Ferg · 05-28-2009, 04:17 PM

Hell I have KWv3's and would gladly take the H&Rs over this damn chirp.

ska///235i · 05-28-2009, 05:47 PM

yea..I'm not sure who told everyone that the HRs are not rust proof

JeffL · 05-28-2009, 05:52 PM

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Hell I have KWv3's and would gladly take the H&Rs over this damn chirp.

hmmmmm....really? Is it that bad? I have seen the video someone posted and could barely hear it but I guess if it was my car it would bother me more.

On a side note do you have to remove the shocks to adjust them?

bolty · 05-28-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

I wonder if i should go V1 or H&R Coil Overs , coming from H&R sport springs. It was rather harsh but had a very nice drop!

Hedges are you not worried about the salt and crap from winter driving? I read the H&R coilovers are not stainless. Not like the KW's anyways.

JW330xi · 05-28-2009, 06:55 PM

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Hedges are you not worried about the salt and crap from winter driving? I read the H&R coilovers are not stainless. Not like the KW's anyways.

No need to contribute to the rumor that H&R coilovers are susceptible to corrosion more so than the KW's.

Did you even bother to read the OP's replies?

Hedges · 05-28-2009, 07:01 PM

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Hedges are you not worried about the salt and crap from winter driving? I read the H&R coilovers are not stainless. Not like the KW's anyways.

Should i be worried? I've never heard of such a thing?

bolty · 05-29-2009, 07:45 AM

KW shock tubes are stainless steel. I dont think the H&R's are.

Google around and see how many ppl have corroded H&R's vs the KW's.

Also, this is marketing shyte but still worth looking at http://www.kw-suspension.co.uk/salt-spray-test.htm

bolty · 05-29-2009, 07:52 AM

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Did you even bother to read the OP's replies?

Sorry man, i missed it.

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Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	Interesting! Whats the comparison between H&R sports springs which i have on and these? I feel that sometimes my springs are pretty harsh going over bumps and feeling every crack on the floor! These Coil overs big upgrade? I was going to get the V1's but some people are telling me its just as harsh as what i have now so it'd be pointless for me!
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Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	Personally I like the drop of my H&R sport spring height but hate the stiffness and that i feel like i'm hitting a crater everytime i go over a bump! Will H&R Coilovers improve this aspect for me? Retain a less stiff ride but still sporty, and good if i raise it up for winter? I'm getting mixed either V1 or H&R's? But from what i hear from this thread i may lean towards H&R, is there a type of H&R coil over brand i should look at?
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 153 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Hell I have KWv3's and would gladly take the H&Rs over this damn chirp.
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ska///235i ***** noob 1372 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	yea..I'm not sure who told everyone that the HRs are not rust proof
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bolty /r/trees 50 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (3)	KW shock tubes are stainless steel. I dont think the H&R's are. Google around and see how many ppl have corroded H&R's vs the KW's. Also, this is marketing shyte but still worth looking at http://www.kw-suspension.co.uk/salt-spray-test.htm
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