Help with H&R super sport spring set

emmagonzalez11 · 07-30-2012, 06:58 PM

Hello, i am planning to buy the H&R super sport spring set for my 135i. Has anyone had any bad experience with these? Online says that it goes 2.2" Front and 1.6" Rear. Will i have to get my fender rolled? Anyone has pics by any chance? Thanks for your time.

emmagonzalez11 · 07-31-2012, 03:29 PM

Any advices?

Rodzilla · 07-31-2012, 03:50 PM

Are you going to be using the stock dampers?

1speedbike · 07-31-2012, 04:22 PM

If you use your stock shocks/dampers you'll blow them with those springs. You'll want to get some more sporty shocks if you don't want to blow anything. You may or may not need a fender roll depending on your wheels, tires, and camber. Super sport springs will get you pretty damn low, but with stock wheels and maxing the negative camber with the stock alignment pins, I don't think you'd rub.

emmagonzalez11 · 08-01-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodzilla

Are you going to be using the stock dampers?

Yes, why?

emmagonzalez11 · 08-01-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1speedbike

If you use your stock shocks/dampers you'll blow them with those springs. You'll want to get some more sporty shocks if you don't want to blow anything. You may or may not need a fender roll depending on your wheels, tires, and camber. Super sport springs will get you pretty damn low, but with stock wheels and maxing the negative camber with the stock alignment pins, I don't think you'd rub.

Oh, thanks for that advice, didnt know i could blow those shocks with those springs. I read a thread from another guy who installed them and had no issue at all.

Rodzilla · 08-01-2012, 10:24 AM

The only problem with using the stock dampers is that it shortens their life span. So depending on how old your dampers are. You might be better off getting some new dampers that can handle the shorter springs.

Boxtyp3 · 08-01-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by emmagonzalez11

Oh, thanks for that advice, didnt know i could blow those shocks with those springs. I read a thread from another guy who installed them and had no issue at all.

Stock dampers are designed for stock spring rates. Therefore if you put shorter springs, there will be more load on the dampers thereby shortening its lifespan.

BTXP.XD · 05-06-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by emmagonzalez11

Oh, thanks for that advice, didnt know i could blow those shocks with those springs. I read a thread from another guy who installed them and had no issue at all.

Any suggestion for which shocks and super sport springs r good combo for them.

Rob Daman · 05-06-2014, 02:16 PM

koni yellows.

they work with lowered springs.

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Any suggestion for which shocks and super sport springs r good combo for them.

Garabins · 05-06-2014, 03:17 PM

Replace dampers with Koni yellows or Bilsteins, otherwise your suspension will be very bouncy and unstable. I had the springs with stock dampers, and it was a terrible ride. Also IMO the Super sports have a significant rake to them, and are way too low in the front.

Here is my car on stock dampers, and front fenders rolled.

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1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	If you use your stock shocks/dampers you'll blow them with those springs. You'll want to get some more sporty shocks if you don't want to blow anything. You may or may not need a fender roll depending on your wheels, tires, and camber. Super sport springs will get you pretty damn low, but with stock wheels and maxing the negative camber with the stock alignment pins, I don't think you'd rub. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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Rodzilla Lieutenant 31 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	The only problem with using the stock dampers is that it shortens their life span. So depending on how old your dampers are. You might be better off getting some new dampers that can handle the shorter springs. __________________ There are no impossible deeds, only incapable men. Eibach frontsway,BMS JB4,AFE Drop InBerk Street Axleback, H&R SPORT SPRINGS,Active Autowerke DP's ,Active Autowerke BOV,Active Autowerke FMIC , BMWPEDALS.COM, JB SPEED Black Grills,Alpina B3 TCU Flash
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Garabins Private 9 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids iTrader: (1)	Replace dampers with Koni yellows or Bilsteins, otherwise your suspension will be very bouncy and unstable. I had the springs with stock dampers, and it was a terrible ride. Also IMO the Super sports have a significant rake to them, and are way too low in the front. Here is my car on stock dampers, and front fenders rolled. __________________ MKV GTI - Gt3071r/ 400Whp - Sold 2010 135i
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