H&R Sport Springs + Bilstein Shocks = Spacers?

joed1 · 07-19-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by joed1

Everything in, little lower in rear than I anticipated. Slight rubbing on bumps. Otherwise looks great. Will wait for settling to see if anything else needs to be addressed.

Switched back to 255 35s and rubbing now gone. I can appreciate the better handling and looks better to me as well.

BMCoupe_782 · 08-06-2011, 11:36 AM

Having same issues as the OP. Want to get spacers but the H&R/Bilstein combo settled quite a bit and I'm worried about rubbing in the rear. I'm on 19X8.5 ET 35 in the front and 19x9.5 ET 33 in the rear with 235 front/265 rear tires. 10mm might be aggressive but I'm thinking 5mm all round?

4corners · 08-06-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BMCoupe_782

Having same issues as the OP. Want to get spacers but the H&R/Bilstein combo settled quite a bit and I'm worried about rubbing in the rear. I'm on 19X8.5 ET 35 in the front and 19x9.5 ET 33 in the rear with 235 front/265 rear tires. 10mm might be aggressive but I'm thinking 5mm all round?

For 5mm, just go without.

jaceaholic · 08-25-2011, 08:24 PM

Why do I feel like this set up doesnt have enough rake?

6MTF80 · 09-09-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JayP

I am using 25mm spacers ( that bolts into the hub ) in the back, and none in the front for now. Drives perfectly.
Looks much much better.

I will be adding 15 or 20mm in the front very soon.

Here's a pic if you wanna see... H&R springs + Bilstein shocks.

One of the nicest e90's I've seen, what color is it without the effects? Space Grey?

SaviorXi · 09-13-2012, 07:55 AM

I used to have the H&R bilstein combo and the springs lowered the rear too much and not enough in the front. The ride quality was also punishing over bumps on rough roads. The handling was superb though. I now have Eibachs with the bilsteins and the ride is much more comfortable and the drop is perfect. the handling is not as good but still way better than stock.

6MTF80 · 04-08-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JayP

I am using 25mm spacers ( that bolts into the hub ) in the back, and none in the front for now. Drives perfectly.
Looks much much better.

I will be adding 15 or 20mm in the front very soon.

Does the 25mm give you any problems? Rubbing?
Have you put the spacers on the front??
Really nice car btw

JayP · 04-08-2013, 06:27 PM

Nope, zero problems. And i believe i had 20mm in the front with 225/40/18 and never rubbed either.

JayP · 04-08-2013, 06:50 PM

If you wanna see what it looked like.. I really liked seeing the tire wider than the front bumper.

6MTF80 · 04-09-2013, 04:53 PM

I might go with the 25mm thanks for the insight!
That shot looks great especially the color haven't seen many of those

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SaviorXi Lieutenant 21 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dirty South Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i Xdrive Coupe [10.00]	I used to have the H&R bilstein combo and the springs lowered the rear too much and not enough in the front. The ride quality was also punishing over bumps on rough roads. The handling was superb though. I now have Eibachs with the bilsteins and the ride is much more comfortable and the drop is perfect. the handling is not as good but still way better than stock.
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04-08-2013, 06:27 PM	#30
JayP Private First Class 8 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 335 LCI Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Nope, zero problems. And i believe i had 20mm in the front with 225/40/18 and never rubbed either.
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JayP Private First Class 8 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 335 LCI Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	If you wanna see what it looked like.. I really liked seeing the tire wider than the front bumper. Attached Images
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6MTF80 Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I might go with the 25mm thanks for the insight! That shot looks great especially the color haven't seen many of those
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