Just put my H&R springs on. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

j505mni · 06-18-2005, 01:15 AM

Just got a chance to post some pics of my H&R drop springs with my 19x8.5 & 19x9.5 HP racing wheels. I was realy suprised on how the ride was even after runing lower profile tires and drop springs on a 19" rim. The clearnce is fine and the fit is perfect. Here are a couple of pics.

Jerry

svengali · 06-18-2005, 01:44 AM

Kick ass dude! That steps it up on the 330i sport package. Who did it for you, and what was the cost? Does it mess with your warranty?

hsiaochinsan · 06-18-2005, 02:05 AM

Did you have sport pkg prior before installing the springs? How much lower did the spring do to the car?

Robin Hood · 06-18-2005, 03:20 AM

Nice, though I 'd prefer another wheel

I want to get a more solid ride. How do you like it. I have the 162s with ss. How much did you pay for these H& Rs?

ward · 06-18-2005, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by svengali

Kick ass dude! That steps it up on the 330i sport package. Who did it for you, and what was the cost? Does it mess with your warranty?

just for reference, this guy did this to a 325

for the money he could have had a 330 with stock wheels

E90Newbie · 06-18-2005, 03:43 AM

Looks nice!!! You did just springs, or shocks too?

Perfect drop... Exactly how much of a drop? If you don't mind me asking, how much were the wheels? I'm guessing the tires aren't run-flats?

AznBeemer23 · 06-18-2005, 04:13 AM

NICE....So what else do you have planned for your car?

svengali · 06-18-2005, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

just for reference, this guy did this to a 325

Of course he did. What I was saying is that he just stomped all over the 330i look, IMO. His will look like this car you see here. The 330i will look like every other 330i.

roburado · 06-18-2005, 09:15 AM

Very nice.

Regarding the idea of having my car look unique vs. like every other 330i, well...I think I will prefer to look like every other 330i. I find security in that sort of--for lack of a better term--anonymity. I like stealth.

weytie · 06-18-2005, 11:11 AM

Hi Jerry,

I have a few questions for you, what springs did you put on the car? -3.5 cm or -5 cm? And did you have the OEM sport suspension before?

How's the car handling after lowering?

Stijn

MarkE90M3 · 06-18-2005, 09:57 PM

wow, unbelievable drop, that is perfect. I really really love what H&R puts out for BMWs, high quality, aesthetically pleasing stuff. DO you know which version of the H&R spring you got ? If you still have the box maybee look at the part number on the box. ? Or if you can peek between your spokes to look at the (probably red) springs and read the number off them ?

CC 330i · 06-18-2005, 11:17 PM

Nice looking car! What tires are you running? I heard there are no run-flats in 19 inch diameter. I'll bet you have a much lighter wheel/tire combo running conventional tires though. Even at 19 inches, the conventional tires have got to be a lot lighter than run-flats. Curious how the car feels over the choppy bumps...

Dave C. '06 330i · 06-18-2005, 11:56 PM

That is ONE HOT RIDE!!!

-Dave C. '06 330i

bzzbenz · 06-19-2005, 12:40 AM

Very Nice!

j505mni · 06-20-2005, 03:55 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words. After posting the pictures my monitor quit on me so today was the first day to pick up a new one and reply.

j505mni · 06-20-2005, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

just for reference, this guy did this to a 325

for the money he could have had a 330 with stock wheels

I wanted the 330 but it was a lot cheeper to go wite the 325 for the wifes car. The wheels,tires springs,installation and alingment wasn't bad at all.

wheel & tire $1850

springs $280 with shiping

install and alingment $250 = $2380.

And I knew I wanted 19" so I would still need to upgrade the 330 on that aspect anyway.

j505mni · 06-20-2005, 04:07 PM

No just the base suspension. The H&R drop was listed as 1.2 back and 1.3 front.

Here is the link: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...0&subcat_id=63

j505mni · 06-20-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Nice, though I 'd prefer another wheel

I want to get a more solid ride. How do you like it. I have the 162s with ss. How much did you pay for these H& Rs?

It is more solid but not race bumpy solid. But each person has a defferent feel as to there liking. I think they are a little stiffer than the stock setup with the run flats. Turner has them for $260.00

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...0&subcat_id=63

j505mni · 06-20-2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AznBeemer23

NICE....So what else do you have planned for your car?

Just adding a 12" sub and its done. This one is for the wife and I have my Cooper S thats modded.

j505mni · 06-20-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

wow, unbelievable drop, that is perfect. I really really love what H&R puts out for BMWs, high quality, aesthetically pleasing stuff. DO you know which version of the H&R spring you got ? If you still have the box maybee look at the part number on the box. ? Or if you can peek between your spokes to look at the (probably red) springs and read the number off them ?

The springs were dark grey almost black. My Audi & VW sports springs were both Red but not these.

j505mni · 06-20-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CC 330i

Nice looking car! What tires are you running? I heard there are no run-flats in 19 inch diameter. I'll bet you have a much lighter wheel/tire combo running conventional tires though. Even at 19 inches, the conventional tires have got to be a lot lighter than run-flats. Curious how the car feels over the choppy bumps...

I am using a Fuzion 245/35/19 up front and a Fuzion 275/30/19 on the rear. I was told they make a run flat in a 19" but there were up in the price range of $350 per tire. To much for me so I will take my chances. The new OD tire size I think is about a little under 1" more than stock on both front and back. Not sure about weight.

AznBeemer23 · 06-20-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by j505mni

I am using a Fuzion 245/35/19 up front and a Fuzion 275/30/19 on the rear. I was told they make a run flat in a 19" but there were up in the price range of $350 per tire. To much for me so I will take my chances. The new OD tire size I think is about a little under 1" more than stock on both front and back. Not sure about weight.

with 245/35/19 in the front, does that rub or anything?

06-18-2005, 01:15 AM	#1
j505mni New Member Drives: 2006 325i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Just put my H&R springs on. Just got a chance to post some pics of my H&R drop springs with my 19x8.5 & 19x9.5 HP racing wheels. I was realy suprised on how the ride was even after runing lower profile tires and drop springs on a 19" rim. The clearnce is fine and the fit is perfect. Here are a couple of pics. Jerry

06-18-2005, 03:43 AM	#6
E90Newbie Private First Class Drives: 330i ZSP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	Looks nice!!! You did just springs, or shocks too? Perfect drop... Exactly how much of a drop? If you don't mind me asking, how much were the wheels? I'm guessing the tires aren't run-flats? __________________ /* '06 330i \| ZSP \| Blk Sapphire/Blk 'ette/Alum \| 6MT \| 35% tint / / RAYS Lexion 105 19x8.5 (F) 19x10 (R) wrapped in General Exclaim UHP 235/35/19 (F) 265/30/19 (R) / Contemplating*: Blacklines, H&R sport springs, M3 steering wheel, M-sport shift knob + e-brake handle, CDV delete

06-18-2005, 04:13 AM	#7
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06-18-2005, 09:15 AM	#9
roburado Lieutenant Drives: '03 Passat, '09 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 444 iTrader: (0) View roburado's Garage	Very nice. Regarding the idea of having my car look unique vs. like every other 330i, well...I think I will prefer to look like every other 330i. I find security in that sort of--for lack of a better term--anonymity. I like stealth. __________________ E30 1991 318is, Red on Black Leatherette Family History: Two E21 320i, One E28 535is, One E34 535i, One E34 540i

06-18-2005, 09:57 PM	#11
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,354 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	wow, unbelievable drop, that is perfect. I really really love what H&R puts out for BMWs, high quality, aesthetically pleasing stuff. DO you know which version of the H&R spring you got ? If you still have the box maybee look at the part number on the box. ? Or if you can peek between your spokes to look at the (probably red) springs and read the number off them ? __________________ BMWJOY

06-18-2005, 01:44 AM	#2
svengali Private Drives: 530i invisible Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Kick ass dude! That steps it up on the 330i sport package. Who did it for you, and what was the cost? Does it mess with your warranty?

06-18-2005, 02:05 AM	#3
hsiaochinsan 中華民國大總統 Drives: E90 330i=> E46 M3=> E92 335 Join Date: May 2005 Location: SF Bay Area/Sunnyvale Posts: 756 iTrader: (5) View hsiaochinsan's Garage	Did you have sport pkg prior before installing the springs? How much lower did the spring do to the car?

06-18-2005, 03:20 AM	#4
Robin Hood Old B@stard Drives: E90 M3, F10 535i on order Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nederland, Europe Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (0)	Nice, though I 'd prefer another wheel I want to get a more solid ride. How do you like it. I have the 162s with ss. How much did you pay for these H& Rs?

06-18-2005, 11:11 AM	#10
weytie Private First Class Drives: E90 320d Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 182 iTrader: (1)	Hi Jerry, I have a few questions for you, what springs did you put on the car? -3.5 cm or -5 cm? And did you have the OEM sport suspension before? How's the car handling after lowering? Stijn

06-18-2005, 11:17 PM	#12
CC 330i Captain Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	Nice looking car! What tires are you running? I heard there are no run-flats in 19 inch diameter. I'll bet you have a much lighter wheel/tire combo running conventional tires though. Even at 19 inches, the conventional tires have got to be a lot lighter than run-flats. Curious how the car feels over the choppy bumps...

06-18-2005, 11:56 PM	#13
Dave C. '06 330i Private First Class Drives: Saphire Black 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	That is ONE HOT RIDE!!! -Dave C. '06 330i

06-19-2005, 12:40 AM	#14
bzzbenz First Lieutenant Drives: 325i Jet Black Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 364 iTrader: (0)	Very Nice! __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|

06-20-2005, 03:55 PM	#15
j505mni New Member Drives: 2006 325i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the kind words. After posting the pictures my monitor quit on me so today was the first day to pick up a new one and reply.

06-20-2005, 04:07 PM	#17
j505mni New Member Drives: 2006 325i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	No just the base suspension. The H&R drop was listed as 1.2 back and 1.3 front. Here is the link: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...0&subcat_id=63