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Electric325 · 07-01-2006, 09:30 PM

hey there guys i have a 325i without sport package. I want to get the race springs from h and r. What is everyones opinion on that? I want the car to be slammed and i have 19s on the way. What would suit me better ...race or spring...

ctgazer · 07-02-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Electric325

hey there guys i have a 325i without sport package. I want to get the race springs from h and r. What is everyones opinion on that? I want the car to be slammed and i have 19s on the way. What would suit me better ...race or spring...

you mean race or sport...race will slam it but ull prolly rub depending on how aggresive your offsets are...more info is needed

aapriadi · 07-02-2006, 01:06 AM

and there's eibach sportline too, similar drop to H&R race. agree with ctgazer regarding offset, if its aggressive you might rub

ksfrogman · 07-02-2006, 02:04 AM

Right, do some research on what 19" rims you might want. If you go 20", then the race springs are a definite NO. If you wanna go 275 series on a 19" rim, then NO again. I have +26 offset on my rear wheels which are 19x10, and I would be rubbing if I had race springs. I love the slammed look too, but I don't want to be slamming into my tires everytime I hit a bump.

Electric325 · 07-02-2006, 03:03 AM

guy at the wheel shop told me he can work 275 for me without rubbing on my setup....

He said if we have any problems i can roll your fenders and work it out with some spacers

THe wheels i want are 19 8.5 in front and 9.5 in rear.

As for offset i dont really know....

ase2dais · 07-02-2006, 10:31 PM

I dont think you wanna do race! maybe you mean sports spring

KevinC · 07-19-2006, 10:43 PM

H&R race springs will be brutal on a daily driver over all but the smoothest of road surfaces. I'd highly recommend the H&R Sports. Still a very nice upgrade over stock, but FAR more practical for daily use. Bilstein Sport shocks with these are a great combo.

drake23 · 07-26-2006, 01:44 AM

Hey guys i got the same question too im not sure what kind of spring I should get. I have Koni sport yellows in mind and a 19 in. wheel with 19X10 20mm offset R and 19x8.5 35 mm offset on the F. Any suggetion? i try not to have any rubbing problems.And do I have to roll my fender with that offset???

ksfrogman · 07-26-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Electric325

guy at the wheel shop told me he can work 275 for me without rubbing on my setup....

He said if we have any problems i can roll your fenders and work it out with some spacers

THe wheels i want are 19 8.5 in front and 9.5 in rear.

As for offset i dont really know....

You can do 275s, but with race springs it all depends on your offsets. You won't be able to go too aggressive.

MIKEYMIKE · 07-26-2006, 02:29 AM

Like others said there's many many factors you must take into consideration.

Don't forget, some tire manufacturers have a more slanted sidewall. For example, Toyo tires have less chance of rubbing due to the slanted sidewall...but tires like BFG have a thicker sidewall which could cause rubbing.

lionheart · 07-27-2006, 01:09 AM

Please could I get some help....1)Is there a difference when adding springs and shocks (suggestions on both of those by the way) to the basic "non-sport" package or the "sport" package? I assume no, cus you would be replacing both shock and springs (I also assume shocks are necessary to get a low, agressive look yet similar to stock feel), but none the less I dont know?

2) Any suggestions on wheels and the lowering to go with them. I am interested in 20's yet with a nice low stance (again hopefully stock feel), I think 19's are more feasable! 3) Just a thank you for any and all suggestions!!!

-Nick

diesel007 · 07-27-2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by drake23

19 in. wheel with 19X10 20mm offset R and 19x8.5 35 mm offset on the F. And do I have to roll my fender with that offset???

Yes.

Pretender · 07-27-2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by drake23

Hey guys i got the same question too im not sure what kind of spring I should get. I have Koni sport yellows in mind and a 19 in. wheel with 19X10 20mm offset R and 19x8.5 35 mm offset on the F. Any suggetion? i try not to have any rubbing problems.And do I have to roll my fender with that offset???

19x20 20mm offset? that shit will rub badly maybe even with the fender rolled. Not recommended...

diesel007 · 07-28-2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

19x20 20mm offset? that shit will rub badly maybe even with the fender rolled. Not recommended...

Not true I am running 20mm offsets on 19x10 wheels and I am no rubbing one bit.

Pretender · 07-28-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by diesel007

Not true I am running 20mm offsets on 19x10 wheels and I am no rubbing one bit.

with 275/30? I doubt it.

diesel007 · 07-28-2006, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

with 275/30? I doubt it.

275/30/19 not one rub ever...and I am lowered on coilover BTW, no wheel gap just look at my sig!

ADHD · 07-28-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by diesel007

275/30/19 not one rub ever...and I am lowered on coilover BTW, no wheel gap just look at my sig!

honestly Ryan then your car is special!!

I cant even run +28 without rubbing with 235's in the front!
Or +26 in the rear I rubbed like crazy!! How your getting NO rub with a +20 is beyond me dude! U car is SPECIAL!

Pretender · 07-28-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ADHD

honestly Ryan then your car is special!!

I cant even run +28 without rubbing with 235's in the front!
Or +26 in the rear I rubbed like crazy!! How your getting NO rub with a +20 is beyond me dude! U car is SPECIAL!

I ran 275/35 19"x9.5" with 20mm, and it rubbed crazy and my car got non-sport. That's why I gave these 2 wheels away and replaced with 39mm.

ADHD · 07-28-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

I ran 275/35 19"x9.5" with 20mm, and it rubbed crazy and my car got non-sport. That's why I gave these 2 wheels away and replaced with 39mm.

hmmm...OK Ryan is your car origainlly sprtz package???/
That may be the difference!! If it is I think we just found out that the sport package fenders are wider!

That or did u Roll your fenders yet?

remmib · 07-28-2006, 07:27 AM

Diesel has Falken tires and they are really narrow even if they say 275/30, if he had a "normal" 275, he would maybe rub...

diesel007 · 07-28-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Diesel has Falken tires and they are really narrow even if they say 275/30, if he had a "normal" 275, he would maybe rub...

ding ding ding

ADHD · 07-28-2006, 01:16 PM

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ding ding ding

so did u roll your fenders too?? what tires where on your DPE's??

07-01-2006, 09:30 PM	#1
Electric325 Private Drives: 3 ser Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: somewhere Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	decisions decisions decisions......on springs hey there guys i have a 325i without sport package. I want to get the race springs from h and r. What is everyones opinion on that? I want the car to be slammed and i have 19s on the way. What would suit me better ...race or spring...
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aapriadi i lvoe to mix & match Drives: coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Columbus,OH Posts: 2,023 iTrader: (10)	and there's eibach sportline too, similar drop to H&R race. agree with ctgazer regarding offset, if its aggressive you might rub __________________ mod = crack

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ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,749 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Right, do some research on what 19" rims you might want. If you go 20", then the race springs are a definite NO. If you wanna go 275 series on a 19" rim, then NO again. I have +26 offset on my rear wheels which are 19x10, and I would be rubbing if I had race springs. I love the slammed look too, but I don't want to be slamming into my tires everytime I hit a bump. __________________

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KevinC your average JAMF Drives: '07 Z4MC, '05 330Ci ZHP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,359 iTrader: (0)	H&R race springs will be brutal on a daily driver over all but the smoothest of road surfaces. I'd highly recommend the H&R Sports. Still a very nice upgrade over stock, but FAR more practical for daily use. Bilstein Sport shocks with these are a great combo. __________________ Kevin C. Chandler, AZ '07 Z4M Coupe ..LL93707 '05 330Ci ZHP ..PD99819

07-02-2006, 03:03 AM	#5
Electric325 Private Drives: 3 ser Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: somewhere Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	guy at the wheel shop told me he can work 275 for me without rubbing on my setup.... He said if we have any problems i can roll your fenders and work it out with some spacers THe wheels i want are 19 8.5 in front and 9.5 in rear. As for offset i dont really know....

07-26-2006, 01:44 AM	#8
drake23 Enlisted Member Drives: E90 330i sport package Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: L.A Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys i got the same question too im not sure what kind of spring I should get. I have Koni sport yellows in mind and a 19 in. wheel with 19X10 20mm offset R and 19x8.5 35 mm offset on the F. Any suggetion? i try not to have any rubbing problems.And do I have to roll my fender with that offset???

07-26-2006, 02:29 AM	#10
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,516 iTrader: (3)	Like others said there's many many factors you must take into consideration. Don't forget, some tire manufacturers have a more slanted sidewall. For example, Toyo tires have less chance of rubbing due to the slanted sidewall...but tires like BFG have a thicker sidewall which could cause rubbing.

07-27-2006, 01:09 AM	#11
lionheart Private First Class Drives: Three Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LV-SD-CH Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	I also have this question..... Please could I get some help....1)Is there a difference when adding springs and shocks (suggestions on both of those by the way) to the basic "non-sport" package or the "sport" package? I assume no, cus you would be replacing both shock and springs (I also assume shocks are necessary to get a low, agressive look yet similar to stock feel), but none the less I dont know? 2) Any suggestions on wheels and the lowering to go with them. I am interested in 20's yet with a nice low stance (again hopefully stock feel), I think 19's are more feasable! 3) Just a thank you for any and all suggestions!!! -Nick

07-28-2006, 07:27 AM	#20
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,661 iTrader: (0)	Diesel has Falken tires and they are really narrow even if they say 275/30, if he had a "normal" 275, he would maybe rub...

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