05-24-2017, 03:00 PM | #1 |
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Question regarding h&r sport springs and stock shocks
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Quick question. So im planning on working on my suspension next and i was wondering...im at 50k...will my stock shocks be able to handle the lowering springs at that mileage? Or do you think it would be a better option for me to go coils? The coils plus install is almost double the cost... |
05-24-2017, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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Mine have been fine, 30k miles and 10k with them on.
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05-24-2017, 06:17 PM | #4 |
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If I were you, I would not hesitate to switch over to coils. Correct me if I am wrong, but you're lowering your F30 to achieve a combination of aesthetics and function, correct?
Well, lowering springs on stock shocks with 50K will get you the aesthetics, but you'll pre-maturely wear out your shocks. OEM shocks are not valved to withstand the abuse lowering springs place on the F30 chassis. You could go with the following option: Option A: Lowering springs with performance shocks like Bilsteins, Konis, etc Option B: Coilovers which are designed to work as one single unit Hope this helps. |
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05-25-2017, 02:37 PM | #6 |
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Unless you've got adaptive suspension and can get the Dinan shockware, I agree with zcspec. That being said, I've got 65k on my car and just installed H&R sports with the adaptive dampers + Dinan shockware and it drives beautifully.
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I got Shockware a few months ago when it was on sale for 50% off so only paid 209 (dealership didn't even charge me labor). -tgm |
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05-25-2017, 05:56 PM | #9 |
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I'll throw an option at you ModifiedAH3, fly me down, provide me the tools and I'll do it. LOL. I use to live in the Bay Area and OC so I have family/friends down there.
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05-27-2017, 01:22 PM | #10 |
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I would see if the BMW M performance suspension works on your car, I see you have an AH3. It's an OEM quality suspension and would lower your car and make it handle great.
Getbmwparts has a great deal on it.
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