328 on H&R Sport Springs - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

ks200906 · 01-23-2013, 11:30 PM

I have M Suspension now and want to go with H&R Sport Springs.

Anyone on the 328i has any feedback please? I guess the feedback might be slightly different from 335i due to weight difference.

Luki · 02-12-2013, 11:51 AM

I did change suspension on my previous e91.
I had m-sport suspension and changed it for eibach pro-system( springs and absorbers).
It was slighty lower at the begining , after som etime got a bit lower than on m-sport suspension.
Ride was a bit more stiffer.
I did like it hwoever if you expect that your car will be much lower that at present moment than go with other kit

scott@bmwhn · 02-12-2013, 01:32 PM

I have the adaptive suspension with H&R sports and I have no complaints

nsquared · 02-13-2013, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

I have the adaptive suspension with H&R sports and I have no complaints

Do you think the H&R Super sports are too much for the OEM stocks to handle?

scott@bmwhn · 02-13-2013, 09:54 AM

I haven't seen anyone report any problems thus far but the supersports are to low for my personal preference

nsquared · 02-13-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

I haven't seen anyone report any problems thus far but the supersports are to low for my personal preference

Do you think w/ the super sports the OEM shocks will go out much faster? Like 10-20k?

scott@bmwhn · 02-13-2013, 01:09 PM

I would venture to guess that it would shorten the life span of the suspension components...how long is beyond me.

....this is pure speculation though

nsquared · 02-13-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

I would venture to guess that it would shorten the life span of the suspension components...how long is beyond me.

....this is pure speculation though

I see, thanks for the heads up. I wonder if I should exchange my super sports for just the regular sports.

scott@bmwhn · 02-13-2013, 02:29 PM

to be fair, I should also add that even the H&R sports could shorten the life span of the factory suspension..granted not as much as the super sports

BMW engineered this cars suspension to operate under a specific geometry, I can only assume that changing only the springs to lower the car over 1" will change that geometry causing premature wear of the other factory suspension components...but again, I'm no engineer so take my thoughts and opinions for what you will

nsquared · 02-13-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

to be fair, I should also add that even the H&R sports could shorten the life span of the factory suspension..granted not as much as the super sports

BMW engineered this cars suspension to operate under a specific geometry, I can only assume that changing only the springs to lower the car over 1" will change that geometry causing premature wear of the other factory suspension components...but again, I'm no engineer so take my thoughts and opinions for what you will

Thanks for the all the info. I know the OEM parts will wear faster, I'm just trying to gauge how fast considering there is no aftermarket shocks available yet.

jcastle · 02-13-2013, 05:45 PM

Anyone know how much lower would the M Sport suspension be with the H&R Sport Springs?

ks200906 · 02-13-2013, 08:54 PM

I have installed the H&R Sports with my M Sport shock and so far so good. The lowering is about 1" (front) and 0.75" (rear) which give me a perfect height for my personal taste. Super Sports is too low for me.

Ride and handling so far with the H&R Sports have been good. I can feel that the car is more planted for sure. However, it might still be on the soft side causing similar level of body roll as my stock M Suspension kit. But the upside is that it's still relatively comfortabale for normal driving.

When there are more options out in the market, I might upgrade to a sports shock, e.g. Bilstein B8? That should give me a firmer ride and less body roll. Alternatively, an upgrade of ARB...

Anyone has any view on getting a sports shock vs ARB for a firmer ride and less roll? What are the pros and cons of each?

nsquared · 02-14-2013, 12:15 AM

Yeah the super sports are 1.3 (F) and 1.0 (Rear) right or something close to that.

Carolinagirl · 02-14-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ks200906

I have installed the H&R Sports with my M Sport shock and so far so good. The lowering is about 1" (front) and 0.75" (rear) which give me a perfect height for my personal taste. Super Sports is too low for me.

Ride and handling so far with the H&R Sports have been good. I can feel that the car is more planted for sure. However, it might still be on the soft side causing similar level of body roll as my stock M Suspension kit. But the upside is that it's still relatively comfortabale for normal driving.

When there are more options out in the market, I might upgrade to a sports shock, e.g. Bilstein B8? That should give me a firmer ride and less body roll. Alternatively, an upgrade of ARB...

Anyone has any view on getting a sports shock vs ARB for a firmer ride and less roll? What are the pros and cons of each?

Would you mind posting a pic? Please? I would like to see how low it sits now? I am thinking about going with the Sport springs, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

ks200906 · 02-15-2013, 02:43 AM

Some pics with H&R Sports installed. You might still see small gaps but when you look from a standing position, they are just right (for me).

Carolinagirl · 02-15-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ks200906

Some pics with H&R Sports installed. You might still see small gaps but when you look from a standing position, they are just right (for me).

I like it! Looks great! Thanks for posting pics!!

phishhead24 · 02-17-2013, 07:44 PM

Here is my girl Claudia sitting on H&R Sport Springs as well. The ride is much more stable and I really feel like I am stuck to the road.

01-23-2013, 11:30 PM	#1
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02-12-2013, 11:51 AM	#2
Luki Poland approaching... Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warsaw Posts: 230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW F10 [0.00]	I did change suspension on my previous e91. I had m-sport suspension and changed it for eibach pro-system( springs and absorbers). It was slighty lower at the begining , after som etime got a bit lower than on m-sport suspension. Ride was a bit more stiffer. I did like it hwoever if you expect that your car will be much lower that at present moment than go with other kit __________________ F10, Styling 312, Black Grill

02-12-2013, 01:32 PM	#3
scott@bmwhn Major Drives: Msport 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (2)	I have the adaptive suspension with H&R sports and I have no complaints __________________ 13' Msport 328i _Mperformance - Modulare - H&R_ Previous: 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i

02-13-2013, 09:54 AM	#5
scott@bmwhn Major Drives: Msport 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (2)	I haven't seen anyone report any problems thus far but the supersports are to low for my personal preference __________________ 13' Msport 328i _Mperformance - Modulare - H&R_ Previous: 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i

02-13-2013, 01:09 PM	#7
scott@bmwhn Major Drives: Msport 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (2)	I would venture to guess that it would shorten the life span of the suspension components...how long is beyond me. ....this is pure speculation though __________________ 13' Msport 328i _Mperformance - Modulare - H&R_ Previous: 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i

02-13-2013, 02:29 PM	#9
scott@bmwhn Major Drives: Msport 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (2)	to be fair, I should also add that even the H&R sports could shorten the life span of the factory suspension..granted not as much as the super sports BMW engineered this cars suspension to operate under a specific geometry, I can only assume that changing only the springs to lower the car over 1" will change that geometry causing premature wear of the other factory suspension components...but again, I'm no engineer so take my thoughts and opinions for what you will __________________ 13' Msport 328i _Mperformance - Modulare - H&R_ Previous: 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i

02-13-2013, 05:45 PM	#11
jcastle New Member Drives: 2013 BMW F30 320i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Finland Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Anyone know how much lower would the M Sport suspension be with the H&R Sport Springs? __________________ 2013 BMW F30 320i - M Sport, Sport AT, Alpine White, M Sport suspension and brakes, VSS, PDC, Xenon, High-beam assistant, Harman/Kardon, Extended BT, Rims 403M (summer 19") and 397 (winter 18"), M Performance: Exhaust, Carbon fiber mirror caps, Carbon fiber rear spoiler, Black kidney grilles, Floor mats. 3M Brushed Black Metallic vinyl wrap roof.

02-13-2013, 08:54 PM	#12
ks200906 Private Drives: F30 328i MSport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	I have installed the H&R Sports with my M Sport shock and so far so good. The lowering is about 1" (front) and 0.75" (rear) which give me a perfect height for my personal taste. Super Sports is too low for me. Ride and handling so far with the H&R Sports have been good. I can feel that the car is more planted for sure. However, it might still be on the soft side causing similar level of body roll as my stock M Suspension kit. But the upside is that it's still relatively comfortabale for normal driving. When there are more options out in the market, I might upgrade to a sports shock, e.g. Bilstein B8? That should give me a firmer ride and less body roll. Alternatively, an upgrade of ARB... Anyone has any view on getting a sports shock vs ARB for a firmer ride and less roll? What are the pros and cons of each?

02-14-2013, 12:15 AM	#13
nsquared [Versatile] Drives: (S)LOW. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California & Utah Posts: 1,340 iTrader: (0)	Yeah the super sports are 1.3 (F) and 1.0 (Rear) right or something close to that. __________________ '13 AW F30 335i ///M-Sport 6MT. OEM(+). [Liquid Innovations] [Envisions] [Rob's Speed Shop]

02-15-2013, 02:43 AM	#15
ks200906 Private Drives: F30 328i MSport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	Some pics with H&R Sports installed. You might still see small gaps but when you look from a standing position, they are just right (for me). Attached Images

02-17-2013, 07:44 PM	#17
phishhead24 Private First Class Drives: 2013 328i Sport Line Min. Wh. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	Here is my girl Claudia sitting on H&R Sport Springs as well. The ride is much more stable and I really feel like I am stuck to the road. Attached Images __________________ 2013 F30 328i Sport Line (Mineral White Metallic), black kidneys, M perf. pedals, M per. steering wheel, 19" M5 reps / Hankook V12, Underground Euro HID(low and high), and H&R sport springs.

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