Bilstein B8 + H&R Sport vs BC Coilovers

cola.p · 06-05-2017, 09:04 AM

Right now my F30 using Bilstein B8 and H&R Sport spring. I have changed from B8 + Eibach Prokit for a while due to the harshness. Actually, I was ok with B8 + Eibach with my previous 18" wheel. But when I changed to 19" wheel, I feel too harsh. Then I changed the spring to H&R Sport which less harshness significantly but still a little bit too harsh.

One of my friend told me that go to BC coilovers is a good choice. It's not harsh and very good handling (and also bang for a buck!!). I'm quite interesting but still hesitate to go.

Need you guy opinions.

Thank you.

sickF30 · 06-07-2017, 03:03 PM

coilovers almost always have a stiffer spring rate than springs. if you don't like the h&r sports, i'm quite certain you wouldn't like coilovers.

zole2112 · 06-09-2017, 12:08 PM

I'm going to be ordering some BC Racing coilovers soon myself, looking for improved handling and stiffer, I'm not a comfort ride kind of guy lol.

I'm just undecided on what spring rates to order.

D041987 · 06-16-2017, 01:13 PM

Go with AutoFortune if you are going with cheap Coilovers. They have a bigger piston than BC for a smoother ride and also are Dyno graphed so each shock will have the same characteristics much like what you get from KW and Bilstein and are made in USA and have a 3 or 5 year warranty.

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cola.p Private 32 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW 530e G30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Bangkok, Thailand iTrader: (0)	Bilstein B8 + H&R Sport vs BC Coilovers Right now my F30 using Bilstein B8 and H&R Sport spring. I have changed from B8 + Eibach Prokit for a while due to the harshness. Actually, I was ok with B8 + Eibach with my previous 18" wheel. But when I changed to 19" wheel, I feel too harsh. Then I changed the spring to H&R Sport which less harshness significantly but still a little bit too harsh. One of my friend told me that go to BC coilovers is a good choice. It's not harsh and very good handling (and also bang for a buck!!). I'm quite interesting but still hesitate to go. Need you guy opinions. Thank you.
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sickF30 Private First Class 54 Rep 181 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	coilovers almost always have a stiffer spring rate than springs. if you don't like the h&r sports, i'm quite certain you wouldn't like coilovers.
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zole2112 Modder of everything I own 147 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Appleton, WI iTrader: (0)	I'm going to be ordering some BC Racing coilovers soon myself, looking for improved handling and stiffer, I'm not a comfort ride kind of guy lol. I'm just undecided on what spring rates to order. __________________ 2013 BMW 335xi F30 N55 PWG/VRSF DP/ER CP/Injen CAI/AA FMIC/JB4 map 7/Fuel= E50 w/ E85:93oct/Stock LPFP & HPFP/CATuned coilovers/Megan Racing Rear Swaybar/Powerflex Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts/Dual aFe Power Mach Force Mufflers/Resonator Delete/MHD & BMS Race BEF
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D041987 Big Turbo Boys N Girls 327 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 2012 328I 6speed Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	Go with AutoFortune if you are going with cheap Coilovers. They have a bigger piston than BC for a smoother ride and also are Dyno graphed so each shock will have the same characteristics much like what you get from KW and Bilstein and are made in USA and have a 3 or 5 year warranty.
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