MY opinion on H&R Super Sport springs

[E92VIP]

My honest opinion, I don't have adaptive suspension ., I don't notice any difference in the ride. H&R did A perfect job on this springs!!

[le rafiot]

awesome look

[haynstyleM2]

nice stance; car looks good!

[GOLFFRR]

No complaints on my end either so far. Seems to be pretty good!

[E92VIP]

Its been 4 days. I think they are perfect. Why spend 3 grand on coil-overs? I have KW-1 on my 335I. That car rides like shit!

[ES_TRADER]

Doesn't swapping springs only just blow out the stock shocks faster?

[redfox]

Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

Doesn't swapping springs only just blow out the stock shocks faster?

Yes.

[MasterC17]

Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

Doesn't swapping springs only just blow out the stock shocks faster?

It seems the more I think about this, the less it really makes sense - just saying aftermarket springs blow out struts faster is overly simplistic. For example, coilovers are adjustable up and down but the actual strut does not change in length. Consequently, putting the coilover to (for example) max low would cause the spring to be "shorter" and in essence would achieve the same effect as putting shorter length springs on a stock strut. Historically, the main reason that aftermarket springs on stock struts cause the strut to blow out quicker is because the aftermarket spring is stiffer than the stock spring and does not match the dampening of the strut. From what I have seen, the stock struts/shocks on the F8X are actually quite potent and can support a large range of dampening . Consequently, I think in this particular instance as long as the manufacturer doesn't deviate too far from the stock spring rates, the struts should not suffer much/at all from the aftermarket springs. Based on people's feedback so far, I think simply installing a set of springs is a viable option on the F8X, whereas on the E9X, springs alone made the ride awful.

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

Doesn't swapping springs only just blow out the stock shocks faster?

i've had most of my cars lowered on springs and have put around 50,000 miles on them without any problems with the shocks, so .....

[Boxtyp3]

Originally Posted by MasterC17

It seems the more I think about this, the less it really makes sense - just saying aftermarket springs blow out struts faster is overly simplistic. For example, coilovers are adjustable up and down but the actual strut does not change in length. Consequently, putting the coilover to (for example) max low would cause the spring to be "shorter" and in essence would achieve the same effect as putting shorter length springs on a stock strut. Historically, the main reason that aftermarket springs on stock struts cause the strut to blow out quicker is because the aftermarket spring is stiffer than the stock spring and does not match the dampening of the strut. From what I have seen, the stock struts/shocks on the F8X are actually quite potent and can support a large range of dampening . Consequently, I think in this particular instance as long as the manufacturer doesn't deviate too far from the stock spring rates, the struts should not suffer much/at all from the aftermarket springs. Based on people's feedback so far, I think simply installing a set of springs is a viable option on the F8X, whereas on the E9X, springs alone made the ride awful.

Totally makes sense.

[E92VIP]

My 335i with just springs road like crap. My M4 with H&r springs rides stock. I dont notice any difference.

[Mod///M4]

Same here just installed my H&R's yesterday car drove a little funny little stiffer just a bit but was pulling to the to the right had my Car aligned today. Once I get it back I'll let you guys know how the car drives on them

[M4NACE]

Originally Posted by Mod///M4

Same here just installed my H&R's yesterday car drove a little funny little stiffer just a bit but was pulling to the to the right had my Car aligned today. Once I get it back I'll let you guys know how the car drives on them

curious to know if the alignment took care of this issue?

[Mod///M4]

Originally Posted by M4NACE

curious to know if the alignment took care of this issue?

yes it did, car drive fine. H&R spring are great. Car drives almost stock. I'm very happy with the ride quality.

[djflex]

Originally Posted by E92VIP

My 335i with just springs road like crap. My M4 with H&r springs rides stock. I dont notice any difference.

You have no rubbing at all right? even with People sitting in the back?
Did you scratch your front bumper so far?

[tommydieselm3]

Originally Posted by E92VIP

My honest opinion, I don't have adaptive suspension ., I don't notice any difference in the ride. H&R did A perfect job on this springs!!

I just received them for my m4 are they suppose to be red ? Part #28802-1? Just making sure they send right ones

[E92VIP]

Originally Posted by tommydiezelm4

I just received them for my m4 are they suppose to be red ? Part #28802-1? Just making sure they send right ones

Don't remember. Been so long

[E92VIP]

Originally Posted by djflex

You have no rubbing at all right? even with People sitting in the back?
Did you scratch your front bumper so far?

No rubbing sir

[catch]

that front is SLAMMED!