H&R Sport springs settle?

AC792 · 02-20-2016, 11:27 PM

Hey guys, I got some H&R sport springs installed on my 2012 sportline F30 335i today. I was looking through some pictures that the mechanic took and noticed that the rear springs seem to be identical height to the stock spring. Is this normal? You can clearly see that the front H&R is shorter than the stock spring, as expected. I was hoping for a little more noticeable drop in the rear. Do you think the springs will settle and drop more?

AC792 · 02-21-2016, 02:50 PM

Bump...anyone think they will settle a little more?

Boxtyp3 · 02-21-2016, 03:12 PM

Not an expert but I believe the spring rate is different. And also, if you will notice there's one more number of coil in H&R than the stock both in front and rear. That I would guess is to compensate the more compressability of the aftermarket springs. Again, not an expert but just an educated guess.

AC792 · 02-21-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

Not an expert but I believe the spring rate is different. And also, if you will notice there's one more number of coil in H&R than the stock both in front and rear. That I would guess is to compensate the more compressability of the aftermarket springs. Again, not an expert but just an educated guess.

Thanks for the info, that would make sense! I think the rear has already settled a little more after taking a look today. I had a couple people sit in the back and it looks slammed, so I am glad I didn't go with super sports.

Zel335 · 02-21-2016, 03:50 PM

Suspension does take a bit to settle so give if a few days and you should start to see some changes, and more so when you drive it around. At least that's what I've notice from all the different suspension mods I've worked with.

Also love the look of your car.

CntryClub007 · 02-21-2016, 04:42 PM

Spring rates are different, therefore it will sit differently. Give it a couple of days to settle...

Did you install struts as well or just springs?

AC792 · 02-21-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Spring rates are different, therefore it will sit differently. Give it a couple of days to settle...

Did you install struts as well or just springs?

Thanks for the input guys. I just installed springs.

CntryClub007 · 02-21-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Spring rates are different, therefore it will sit differently. Give it a couple of days to settle...

Did you install struts as well or just springs?

Thanks for the input guys. I just installed springs.

Is it bouncy at all?

AC792 · 02-21-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Spring rates are different, therefore it will sit differently. Give it a couple of days to settle...

Did you install struts as well or just springs?

Thanks for the input guys. I just installed springs.

Is it bouncy at all?

Honestly, I don't feel a difference from stock at all.

yoandry · 02-21-2016, 06:44 PM

It will lower more in a few days. I installed my MPS one days and I drive with 4 people and some grocery in the trunk and it did settle the same day.

AC792 · 02-21-2016, 09:19 PM

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It will lower more in a few days. I installed my MPS one days and I drive with 4 people and some grocery in the trunk and it did settle the same day.

Good to hear. I'll report back in a couple days and let you know the results!

Boxtyp3 · 02-22-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AC792

Thanks for the info, that would make sense! I think the rear has already settled a little more after taking a look today. I had a couple people sit in the back and it looks slammed, so I am glad I didn't go with super sports.

Post some pix. Just want to see how low it goes. I'm thinking of going the same route since I have a DHP and coils wont work for me.

AC792 · 02-22-2016, 02:04 PM

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Thanks for the info, that would make sense! I think the rear has already settled a little more after taking a look today. I had a couple people sit in the back and it looks slammed, so I am glad I didn't go with super sports.

Post some pix. Just want to see how low it goes. I'm thinking of going the same route since I have a DHP and coils wont work for me.

Definitely, I'll post some pics later this week once it's fully settled.

Harlequin · 02-23-2016, 12:04 AM

The ride height depends on whether or not you have the M Adaptive suspension. If you do it will not sit quite as low as without.

Here's my car with M Adaptive around 6 months on so it's definitely settled.

Obviously it's not on stock wheels. Those are 20" with more aggressive offset...

PS: For anyone who reads this in the future, if you do have M Adaptive then you cannot install the H&R SuperSports. They lower the car too much and the adaptive suspension sensors think that something is broken and it will throw ECU codes.

AC792 · 02-25-2016, 10:10 PM

Hey guys, so a little update -- the passenger side seems like it has settled a bit lower now but the driver side is now sitting higher than passenger. The driver side is about .25 inch higher in both the front and rear. Is this normal? The only thing I can think of is that I did have two pretty heavy passengers (one in front passenger seat and one in rear passenger seat) on the first day they were installed and drove around for about 75 miles. Could this have caused the passenger side to settle more or settle faster than driver side?

Boxtyp3 · 02-25-2016, 11:55 PM

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PS: For anyone who reads this in the future, if you do have M Adaptive then you cannot install the H&R SuperSports. They lower the car too much and the adaptive suspension sensors think that something is broken and it will throw ECU codes.

Good to know coz I was trying to decide if I'm going for the SS or just the Sport. Thanks for the info!

Harlequin · 02-26-2016, 12:27 AM

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Good to know coz I was trying to decide if I'm going for the SS or just the Sport. Thanks for the info!

No worries mate. Happy to help.

katchup · 02-26-2016, 01:17 AM

Any lowering spring set up I've ever seen. The driver side always sits a tad higher. Not sure why but mine is the same way.

NISFAN · 02-26-2016, 05:58 AM

suspension settles....only if it hasn't been seated correctly by the monkey that fitted it.

AC792 · 02-26-2016, 06:53 AM

Is 1/4" more than normal though? That seems a tad much to be higher on one side.

hipvspec · 04-03-2017, 11:12 PM

Sorry to revive your old thread, but I think it's potentially very informative. Do you still have the springs and the car? Would you mind to upload some photos, especially side profiles shots?

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AC792 Lieutenant 60 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (4)	Bump...anyone think they will settle a little more? __________________ Now: 2012 F30 335i / 6MT / JB4 / ER Catless DP Sold: 2010 Jeep GC SRT8 Sold: 2007 E90 335i / 6MT / JB4 / Vishnu Exhaust / VMR 710 19" / BMS DCI / HKS Blow Off Valve / Tinted Tails / Clutch Stop
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Boxtyp3 Major 78 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 2015 F32 MG Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F32 435 [0.00] 2002 E46 cp [0.00] 2010 E82 135i [0.00] 2013 E92 335i [0.00]	Not an expert but I believe the spring rate is different. And also, if you will notice there's one more number of coil in H&R than the stock both in front and rear. That I would guess is to compensate the more compressability of the aftermarket springs. Again, not an expert but just an educated guess.
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Zel335 First Lieutenant 82 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2012 335I Sport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Opelika, AL iTrader: (0)	Suspension does take a bit to settle so give if a few days and you should start to see some changes, and more so when you drive it around. At least that's what I've notice from all the different suspension mods I've worked with. Also love the look of your car.
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CntryClub007 Major 490 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2016 340i \| 2015 X5-50i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (8)	Spring rates are different, therefore it will sit differently. Give it a couple of days to settle... Did you install struts as well or just springs?
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yoandry Colonel 691 Rep 2,083 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX & X5 M50i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (0)	It will lower more in a few days. I installed my MPS one days and I drive with 4 people and some grocery in the trunk and it did settle the same day. __________________
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Harlequin Brigadier General 331 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: F32 Coupé Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 428i M-Sport [8.40] 2012 1M Coupé [9.25] 2011 135i M-Sport [9.14]	The ride height depends on whether or not you have the M Adaptive suspension. If you do it will not sit quite as low as without. Here's my car with M Adaptive around 6 months on so it's definitely settled. Obviously it's not on stock wheels. Those are 20" with more aggressive offset... PS: For anyone who reads this in the future, if you do have M Adaptive then you cannot install the H&R SuperSports. They lower the car too much and the adaptive suspension sensors think that something is broken and it will throw ECU codes. __________________
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AC792 Lieutenant 60 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (4)	Hey guys, so a little update -- the passenger side seems like it has settled a bit lower now but the driver side is now sitting higher than passenger. The driver side is about .25 inch higher in both the front and rear. Is this normal? The only thing I can think of is that I did have two pretty heavy passengers (one in front passenger seat and one in rear passenger seat) on the first day they were installed and drove around for about 75 miles. Could this have caused the passenger side to settle more or settle faster than driver side? __________________ Now: 2012 F30 335i / 6MT / JB4 / ER Catless DP Sold: 2010 Jeep GC SRT8 Sold: 2007 E90 335i / 6MT / JB4 / Vishnu Exhaust / VMR 710 19" / BMS DCI / HKS Blow Off Valve / Tinted Tails / Clutch Stop
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katchup Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,521 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (9)	Any lowering spring set up I've ever seen. The driver side always sits a tad higher. Not sure why but mine is the same way. __________________ 2016 MW ZCP F80 M3(current) 2016 SO ZCP 6MT F82 M4(sold) 2015 MW 6MT F80 M3(sold) Individual Hellrot ZCP E92 M3(sold)
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NISFAN Major General 3487 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	suspension settles....only if it hasn't been seated correctly by the monkey that fitted it.
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AC792 Lieutenant 60 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (4)	Is 1/4" more than normal though? That seems a tad much to be higher on one side. __________________ Now: 2012 F30 335i / 6MT / JB4 / ER Catless DP Sold: 2010 Jeep GC SRT8 Sold: 2007 E90 335i / 6MT / JB4 / Vishnu Exhaust / VMR 710 19" / BMS DCI / HKS Blow Off Valve / Tinted Tails / Clutch Stop
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hipvspec Captain 55 Rep 607 Posts Drives: you crazy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Slippery Parking Lot iTrader: (3)	Sorry to revive your old thread, but I think it's potentially very informative. Do you still have the springs and the car? Would you mind to upload some photos, especially side profiles shots? __________________
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