Anyone Running Springs On Non Sport Shocks?

[vlavsky]

Anyone Running H&r Or Eibach On Non Sport Shocks. How Many Miles Should I Expect Before They Blow? By The Way Its A Base 128i.
Thanks

[m 135]

I am on my 135 ,have eibach pro and m3 sway on standard shocks,shop that fitted them talked me out of up-grading them saying the factory ones were alright to keep,does not really go hand in hand with what everyone here does,people seem to go sport shocks straight away.

I find my set-up quite good but the shocks may be wearing,not sure, so sooner or later i will get some shocks to match i think.

[Kaynucke92]

it will feel awful after 15k miles.

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by m 135

I am on my 135 ,have eibach pro and m3 sway on standard shocks,shop that fitted them talked me out of up-grading them saying the factory ones were alright to keep,does not really go hand in hand with what everyone here does,people seem to go sport shocks straight away.

I find my set-up quite good but the shocks may be wearing,not sure, so sooner or later i will get some shocks to match i think.

I'm thinking of doing the same thing - how many km do you have on the current set up?

[SupremePower3335]

Originally Posted by m 135

I am on my 135 ,have eibach pro and m3 sway on standard shocks,shop that fitted them talked me out of up-grading them saying the factory ones were alright to keep,does not really go hand in hand with what everyone here does,people seem to go sport shocks straight away.

I find my set-up quite good but the shocks may be wearing,not sure, so sooner or later i will get some shocks to match i think.

My mechanic told me the same thing when I mentioned that I only wanted to lower a slight bit..subscribed nonetheless

[m 135]

Originally Posted by rsjean

I'm thinking of doing the same thing - how many km do you have on the current set up?

Car has 14000km,but been running the new set-up for about 1000km,so far so good

[Castr_85M]

I'm in the same dilemma, from all the reading i have done i have decided to just save some more cash and buy the H&R cupkit wich comes with both springs and shocks. It's like coilovers but neither damping or height adjustable. I dont track my car, and i doubt i will be changin ride height often.

[arrutled]

I beg you not to do this. The stock shock is not capable of handling the increased spring rate with comfort. What it will do is allow the spring to compress quickly through the low rate of the progressive spring. then it will either slam the bump stock or come into the stiffer portion of the spring and throw you up into the air. I strongly suggest you to buy sport shocks.

[The1]

it will likely give you a bouncy ride effect too. just spend the extra money, do it right the first time so you don't have to go back the mechanic again and pay for laybor 2 different times.

the garages may be telling you this because they are used to people with honda civics doing it.

they also may be telling you this so that you come back and get more work done, so they make 2 x as much money off you.

[SupremePower3335]

Originally Posted by The1

it will likely give you a bouncy ride effect too. just spend the extra money, do it right the first time so you don't have to go back the mechanic again and pay for laybor 2 different times.

they also may be telling you this so that you come back and get more work done, so they make 2 x as much money off you.

Good points..I'll take your advice and do both

[The1]

how did you get the Canadian flag by where your avatar is supposed to be?

[SupremePower3335]

Originally Posted by The1

how did you get the Canadian flag by where your avatar is supposed to be?

not sure

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by The1

how did you get the Canadian flag by where your avatar is supposed to be?

Under 'Edit your details' and then 'additional information' did you put in you country information? It may be automatic if you do.

[The1]

Originally Posted by rsjean

Under 'Edit your details' and then 'additional information' did you put in you country information? It may be automatic if you do.

you sir are correct. thanks!!!

[vlavsky]

Does anyone have experience with h&r oe. It's a very small drop so I'm thinking maybe that will be a safer option

[vlavsky]

Also are the sport shocks really that much more stiff than nonsport?
And can you guys post your mileage on stock shocks with springs whoever went that route.
Thanks

[The1]

the after market shocks won't be much stiffer then stock, but designed to be more durable and able to handle a lower ride height. the stock valving will be set specifically for the stock spring rates and spring hights for best ride/performance compromise, leaning more towards comfort. So once you lower the car, you effectively put it under stress right away as it isn't designed to always be that low.

sometimes after market will be designed to have a bit more travel too as they expect lower springs, so they can be lower right off the bat.

your choice, you might get 6000 miles out of them, you may get less. they may never blow, but you'll have a pretty poor ride quality as a result of stock shocks not being where they want to be. That being said, I've known people to lower their cars and still blow aftermarket shocks, so i figure if an aftermarket one made for lowering gets blown, then it's just that much easier for a stock one to go.

[vlavsky]

I have never had a lowered car. Lets say I get the H&R cupkit should I be worried about any other suspension components like control arms and such?

[The1]

are you looking for performance or slight performance with a stable ride?

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by vlavsky

Anyone Running H&r Or Eibach On Non Sport Shocks. How Many Miles Should I Expect Before They Blow? By The Way Its A Base 128i.
Thanks

Originally Posted by e90Power

it will feel awful after 15k miles.

ran this on my e90. H&R sports (known to be harder than eibachs) on stock suspension. You just have to be careful on the bumps cuz they hit a little harder, the big ones make you feel the vibrations in the entire car.

It does wear down your struts faster and I thought mine were blown but they weren't. Sold the car in June and it had 36k on it, 32k of which were on the springs. Guy who bought it is still running them.

It can be done but I would only advise if youre willing to pay for some new struts by about 36-40k miles.

Other option is to just go ahead and get some Koni's right away, that way if you sell your car you can just throw the old suspension back on and its still newish feeling. Koni FSD + Eibach kit is pretty popular... for a reason.

[randomquickness]

ran H&R Sports on my 135 for 40k miles with no issues at all. The comfort was no where near as good as my coilovers though.

[vlavsky]

Maybe ill just go with H&R sports and see what happens. The car is brand new and its a lease so i'll only have it for 30k.