H&R Sport Springs and Stock shocks - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

asianstutter · 01-12-2013, 10:12 PM

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if it's safe to use the H&R Sport Springs with my stock shocks?

amr_e90 · 01-13-2013, 01:26 AM

yes . only risk is the the ride might be too stiff and bouncy but thats all up to what flavor you like.. i know because i have h&r sports with my stock xi shocks

asianstutter · 01-13-2013, 08:34 AM

What other name brand springs i should use with my stock shocks? I don't want to lower too much. Im happy with 1.0"-1.3" drop

ahschell · 01-13-2013, 11:06 AM

Also curious to know. And the stock shocks wont have any problems with after market springs?

MSimeon · 01-18-2013, 03:43 AM

yeah, im wondering about this too. i dont want my shock to go bad after 10k miles.

ajsalida · 01-18-2013, 06:32 AM

It's too bad there isn't a way to, like search all posts in this section to see if this question has been asked before.

H&R sports + stock shocks will be very harsh and bouncy. Since it is bouncy (underdamped) it oscillates more and therefore wears out internal components like seals sooner.

MassBimmer · 01-18-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ajsalida

It's too bad there isn't a way to, like search all posts in this section to see if this question has been asked before.

H&R sports + stock shocks will be very harsh and bouncy. Since it is bouncy (underdamped) it oscillates more and therefore wears out internal components like seals sooner.

This. Good lord this topic has been discussed to death, stop being lazy and search.

HR Sport Springs will wear out stock shocks faster because their shorter and stiffer. Plus, the ride quality is terrible because the stock shocks can't properly dampen with such a stiff spring

itscard0man · 03-24-2013, 08:10 PM

im on stock struts/springs right now have about 102xxx miles on my car, I hate the ride its very very bouncy , is this how the car should drive or are my struts/springs done ?

BLKLYZ · 03-24-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by itscard0man

im on stock struts/springs right now have about 102xxx miles on my car, I hate the ride its very very bouncy , is this how the car should drive or are my struts/springs done ?

Your struts were done 70xxx miles ago. Your car should not be bouncy, especially if it is on stock springs & shocks.

itscard0man · 03-24-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKLYZ

Your struts were done 70xxx miles ago. Your car should not be bouncy, especially if it is on stock springs & shocks.

ok thanks, yea its pretty ridiculous how bad it is, guess thatll be my next "mod"

01-12-2013, 10:12 PM	#1
asianstutter Private First Class Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 117 iTrader: (1)	H&R Sport Springs and Stock shocks Hey Guys, I was wondering if it's safe to use the H&R Sport Springs with my stock shocks?
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01-13-2013, 01:26 AM	#2
amr_e90 Private First Class Drives: e90 335xi 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: boston,Ma Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	yes . only risk is the the ride might be too stiff and bouncy but thats all up to what flavor you like.. i know because i have h&r sports with my stock xi shocks __________________ 2.5 dogless dp's/jb4(g5ISO)/dci/muffler delete black ceramic tips/h&r sport springs/162s/blacklines/carbon trim/csl trunk spoiler best pass and only pass made on car 12.7 @ 111 new england dragway

01-18-2013, 03:43 AM	#5
MSimeon First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335I Black SAP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Bruno CA Posts: 346 iTrader: (1)	yeah, im wondering about this too. i dont want my shock to go bad after 10k miles. __________________ Ordered 4-25-07 Delivered 7-20-07 E92 335i black sapphire metallic, sport, premium, and Navi. JB3, K&N Drop in, Matte Black Window Trim. Linea Corse Dyna 19x8.5F 19x10R Previous Ride: 2004 Silverstone 350Z enthusiast. APS TT Built Motor at 12PSI. 467rwhp and 413 rwtq. Tuned at ZCARGARAGE. (Missed, but never forgotten)

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01-13-2013, 08:34 AM	#3
asianstutter Private First Class Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 117 iTrader: (1)	What other name brand springs i should use with my stock shocks? I don't want to lower too much. Im happy with 1.0"-1.3" drop

01-13-2013, 11:06 AM	#4
ahschell New Member Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KS Posts: 27 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [2.75]	Also curious to know. And the stock shocks wont have any problems with after market springs?

01-18-2013, 06:32 AM	#6
ajsalida Captain Drives: 95 M3, 02 R1150GSA, 09 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 762 iTrader: (1)	It's too bad there isn't a way to, like search all posts in this section to see if this question has been asked before. H&R sports + stock shocks will be very harsh and bouncy. Since it is bouncy (underdamped) it oscillates more and therefore wears out internal components like seals sooner.

03-24-2013, 08:10 PM	#8
itscard0man Enlisted Member Drives: e90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	im on stock struts/springs right now have about 102xxx miles on my car, I hate the ride its very very bouncy , is this how the car should drive or are my struts/springs done ?