H&R Sport Springs for 330xi - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

kanishkl · 03-07-2006, 02:23 PM

Hi Guys,
I have been talking a lot with James at Creative Autoworks and I have come to the conclusion that it is possible to drop my 330xi. Even if you go to the H&R website (www.hrsprings.com), it clearly states that Sport Spring with part number 50494 is built for the 325/330xi. Just wanted some comments on this because I am still not sure if it is safe to drop an XI by 1.3". If it isn't, would it be recommended to opt for 20" wheels instead of 19" as some people have mentioned the 'monster truck' effect. I do feel a little uncomfortable with 20" wheels just because of a far greater drop in ride quality and the need to avoid every small pothole in the world.

Thanks.

BKsBimmer · 03-07-2006, 03:06 PM

Hey Kanishkl,

Check out Paullaj's AW xi on 19" M5 replicas in the thread below. I think it looks great without a drop. Also you can compare Titanum06's i on the same 19" wheels in the pics above it. You can hardly tell a difference. Niether car has sp. IMO they both look smokin hot. After checking them out you may not feel you need a drop.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0&page=3&pp=22 ,

kanishkl · 03-07-2006, 04:34 PM

abdyel · 03-07-2006, 04:39 PM

there is a set of sport spring on ebay for the e90 I guess that will be safer if you dont want to drop it with H&R and keep the factory Sport drop.

ksfrogman · 03-07-2006, 04:47 PM

You should PM Natureboy as he has had experience with H&R Race Springs and 20" wheels. He will be getting the Sport Springs this week.

03-07-2006, 02:23 PM	#1
kanishkl Lieutenant Drives: '08 320i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 462 iTrader: (0)	H&R Sport Springs for 330xi Hi Guys, I have been talking a lot with James at Creative Autoworks and I have come to the conclusion that it is possible to drop my 330xi. Even if you go to the H&R website (www.hrsprings.com), it clearly states that Sport Spring with part number 50494 is built for the 325/330xi. Just wanted some comments on this because I am still not sure if it is safe to drop an XI by 1.3". If it isn't, would it be recommended to opt for 20" wheels instead of 19" as some people have mentioned the 'monster truck' effect. I do feel a little uncomfortable with 20" wheels just because of a far greater drop in ride quality and the need to avoid every small pothole in the world. Thanks.

03-07-2006, 04:39 PM	#4
abdyel BIG PAPI Drives: Proud of my 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: germany Posts: 187 iTrader: (0) View abdyel's Garage	there is a set of sport spring on ebay for the e90 I guess that will be safer if you dont want to drop it with H&R and keep the factory Sport drop. __________________ 325i sport/ premium/ cold weather package/ IDrive/ Xenon/ H&R springs/ breyton spoiler/ breyton front lip/ silver CF trims/ black line tail lights/5% tints/ and much more to come

03-07-2006, 04:47 PM	#5
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,768 iTrader: (11) View ksfrogman's Garage	You should PM Natureboy as he has had experience with H&R Race Springs and 20" wheels. He will be getting the Sport Springs this week. __________________

03-07-2006, 03:06 PM	#2
BKsBimmer Major Drives: 2006 330xi Titanium Silver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA / Silver Spring, Maryland Posts: 1,420 iTrader: (0) View BKsBimmer's Garage	Hey Kanishkl, Check out Paullaj's AW xi on 19" M5 replicas in the thread below. I think it looks great without a drop. Also you can compare Titanum06's i on the same 19" wheels in the pics above it. You can hardly tell a difference. Niether car has sp. IMO they both look smokin hot. After checking them out you may not feel you need a drop. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0&page=3&pp=22 ,

03-07-2006, 04:34 PM	#3
kanishkl Lieutenant Drives: '08 320i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 462 iTrader: (0)