Eibach/H&R

[doubleA]

I'm planning on lowering the car with either Eibach or H&R sport springs but I had a few questions first. This is the first time I've ever lowered a car and I've searched but can't seem to find solid answers to these questions...

1) I have the stock rims and tires for now but I will be getting 225F/255R Dunlop Direzza tires in the near future. Will either of these springs cause my tires to rub with or without spacers?

2) Is opting for the springs rather than the whole coil over kit dangerous for the car in anyway?

3) I can't seem to find any reviews comparing the Eibach to the H&R springs. Is one significantly better than the other?

4) Lastly, what else will I need with the springs? I'm guessing an alignment but is that it?

Thanks in advance for your all your help

P.S. I'm comparing the Eibach pro kit to the H&R Sport Springs

[1013mm]

just get a spring and shock combo you would be fine.

[SV Concepts III]

Both spring sets will work just fine with your stock wheel and tire setup and those tire sizes.

I typically recommend replacing the shocks when you upgrade the springs as you will need to replace the shocks later on. It is not dangerous to just upgrade the springs but the factory shocks will wear sooner.

I recommend looking into the H&R Cup Kit which matches H&R shocks and springs together for a complete package. You will not need anything in additional to the kit.

[ianc]

Definitely get the shocks if you are doing springs. I've read more than one person here complaining of a 'pogo' ride if they didn't do them. The stock shocks cannot control the stiffer aftermarket springs adequately...

ianc

[e85sbm]

I have added Eibach Pro kit springs to a previous car of mine (2005 BMW 325i).

When I replaced the springs, I had an alignment done and all was good. No issues or problems for many miles. HOWEVER, as the previous posts indicate, the addition of just springs will cause your shocks/struts to wear faster, but it is not a requirement to change all at same time (but is easier and saves on future labour costs).

As for your question, which one is better, it seems with something like springs, they are subjective...everyone has a different opinion. Look at the amount of drop and just enjoy your purchase!

Some springs do tend to settle a little bit after install causing a tiny bit of an extra drop (over the factory listed drop) I never noticed any settlement on my Eibach springs.

[Cris C125i]

Hi:

I've decided to add Eibach Pro kit to my car, so I was wondering if someone knows a store where I can buy it in El Paso TX or near there. I will be pleased for that information.

Greatings

[ulrichd]

Originally Posted by Cris C125i

Hi:

I've decided to add Eibach Pro kit to my car, so I was wondering if someone knows a store where I can buy it in El Paso TX or near there. I will be pleased for that information.

Greatings

Likely not the kind of thing you can pick up at an autoparts store. There are several vendors who support this site that will be happy to sell it to you. Check the commercial sales section.

[GaryS]

Here's a review comparing Eibach Pro Kit to H&R Sport springs.

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/t...bach_hr_rd.jsp

FWIW I agree with everyone that you should change shocks with the springs. The consensus choices seem to be Koni FSD shocks with the Eibach springs and Koni Sports with the H&R. These shocks are very different. I would decide between the shocks and choose the springs based on that. Here is a comparison of the shocks.

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/tests/koni_fsd.jsp