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I understand what you guys are saying about coils. But honestly, ride quality has not been compromised. I paid $225 shipped, bought a 12 pack of Coronas (for a friend to help me), and about 3 hours of our time to remove/install the springs. Compared to over $1000 for a set of good coils... I think I'll stick with springs for now.
For me, this is my DD and don't need to have a bada$$ suspension setup to go to work or get groceries. If I want a thrill, I'll take the M out.
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How many miles ago was this? The main concern is premature failure of shocks/struts caused by lowering springs (as The Good Eli stated).Originally Posted by DeM3n
I understand what you guys are saying about coils. But honestly, ride quality has not been compromised. I paid $225 shipped, bought a 12 pack of Coronas (for a friend to help me), and about 3 hours of our time to remove/install the springs. Compared to over $1000 for a set of good coils... I think I'll stick with springs for now.
For me, this is my DD and don't need to have a bada$$ suspension setup to go to work or get groceries. If I want a thrill, I'll take the M out.
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About 500 miles so far. I drive this thing like a baby though.
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Copy. Give us another review in 10k miles.
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Enforcer
If you've got the cash, get some quality coilovers. If you don't, H&R sport will maintain your ride better and H&R race will give you a nicer drop. Be warned though, using aftermarket springs on stock shocks usually isn't recommended..
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Big Earner
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Hehe. Nice.
Big Earner
I have intentions of pairing H&R springs with Koni sport shocks and struts. The ones I'm looking at are ok to use with stock springs or for lowering springs. All of the common wear items like strut tower bearings and shock mounts will be replaced as well.
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Sorry, I am not on stock shocks.... I got a surprise today when I finally properly looked. I turned they are h&r shocks with h&r springs!!!! Major shock for me, it explains why my car is so firm lol. My PO thought the car was stock save for the grilles and angel eyes!
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If they are H&R shocks, then you must have the H&R cup kit, correct?
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