Best lowering springs?

YearONE1 · 07-07-2009, 07:58 AM

These will be purely for looks and cannot hurt the handling. I want only a one inch drop. Thoughts? I was thinking eibach, but the drop is too much.

BMWeber · 07-07-2009, 08:16 AM

H&R OE Sport Springs 1' drop in the front and 3/4" drop in the Rear. plus spring rates will be very similar to stock.

SV Concepts III · 07-07-2009, 12:32 PM

H&R Sport Springs get my vote. They are a nice compromise between looks, performance and daily comfort.

YearONE1 · 07-07-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

H&R Sport Springs get my vote. They are a nice compromise between looks, performance and daily comfort.

I did a search, and it seems some people are unhappy with the rake that these give the cars. I have also found inconsistant lowering numbers.

Someone said they did Eibach, and it only lowered 3/4 inch. That would be perfect. Maybe I will do some more research on the Eibachs.

SLO · 07-08-2009, 12:40 AM

I went with the Eibach springs because I didn't want the rake you get with H&R. I don't think Eibach is as agressive as you'd expect.

fmxomar · 07-08-2009, 01:07 AM

go with eibachs, i had them before my kw v3's the drop is pretty nice.
hate the h&r extra low in front extra high in back stance

BMWeber · 07-08-2009, 09:46 AM

Don't get The H&R OE Sports confused with the standard sports. the OE Sports don't have the huge amount rake like the standard Sports. The eibach lower the car more than the H&R OE Sport springs and I believe are a bit stiffer.

http://www.hrsprings.com/scripts/app...Find3&MakeID=4

http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...15430100027594

YearONE1 · 07-08-2009, 10:14 AM

I think I have decided on the Eibachs. Thanks for all the help guys!

SV Concepts III · 07-08-2009, 12:55 PM

Not a bad choice, Eibach will be very comparable to the H&R Sports so they are a solid setup.

ulrichd · 07-08-2009, 02:21 PM

Can't go wrong with Eibach as they give you a nice even drop front to back. No rake. Here's mine on Eibach with Koni FSD shocks. Drop is at about 3/4" from stock and I have 5mm spacers on in this pic.

YearONE1 · 07-08-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

Can't go wrong with Eibach as they give you a nice even drop front to back. No rake. Here's mine on Eibach with Koni FSD shocks. Drop is at about 3/4" from stock and I have 5mm spacers on in this pic.

That looks really good!

BSM 135i · 07-08-2009, 08:21 PM

here's my car lowered on H&R sports

modbargains · 07-09-2009, 01:55 PM

Eibach's are nice, but you can never go wrong with H&R either.

ruffstik · 07-09-2009, 02:21 PM

I so want to get some springs but since my car is a daily driver I'd never make it through our Wisconsin winter...

SV Concepts III · 07-09-2009, 02:57 PM

Go with the H&R OE Sport Springs in that case, they are designed to be a bit more compliant than the sports and would be a good option if you encounter rough conditions.

YearONE1 · 08-02-2009, 11:47 AM

I put on my Eibach's yesterday. I must say, the backs are EXTREMELY easy to do, and the fronts are PITAs.

For the rears, it is literally 3 bolts on the passenger side, and 4 on the drivers (leveling sensor has to be un-bolted). You can do each side in 20 minutes without power tools.

The fronts, man -o-man. The issue I had was compressing the springs on the strut while they were still in the fender. Luckily, I could come down from the top with my power tools and smash them down quick.

I love the springs. Perfect drop for me, and the car still feels like it did prior to the springs. This is probably the 4 car I have used Eibach springs on, and have loved them all.

///Mike135i · 08-03-2009, 03:59 AM

I think I will go with the Eibachs when my 135 arrives. This thread has helped with the decision, thanks chaps.

ichiban · 08-03-2009, 04:37 AM

what is this rake you guys speak of? I have some H&R sport springs waiting to be installed, now i'm not so sure.

SV Concepts III · 08-03-2009, 11:36 AM

The H&R Sports have a raked look where the front is slightly lower than the rear. I like it, I think it makes the car look aggressive and like it's about to pounce but some prefer an even drop so the Eibachs would be the way to go.

trfortin69 · 01-06-2010, 09:52 PM

does anyone know if the Eibachs will work with the vert?

driftdriven · 02-10-2010, 09:40 PM

are the eibachs firmer than the stock springs?

1013mm · 02-10-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ichiban

what is this rake you guys speak of? I have some H&R sport springs waiting to be installed, now i'm not so sure.

This the H&R rake...

The front is lower than the rear.

07-07-2009, 07:58 AM	#1
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07-07-2009, 08:16 AM	#2
BMWeber Major 36 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Amesbury, MA iTrader: (5)	H&R OE Sport Springs 1' drop in the front and 3/4" drop in the Rear. plus spring rates will be very similar to stock.
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07-07-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	H&R Sport Springs get my vote. They are a nice compromise between looks, performance and daily comfort.
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07-08-2009, 12:40 AM	#5
SLO Shane 41 Rep 363 Posts Drives: M3, RRS, LR4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I went with the Eibach springs because I didn't want the rake you get with H&R. I don't think Eibach is as agressive as you'd expect.
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07-08-2009, 01:07 AM	#6
fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	go with eibachs, i had them before my kw v3's the drop is pretty nice. hate the h&r extra low in front extra high in back stance
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07-08-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
BMWeber Major 36 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Amesbury, MA iTrader: (5)	Don't get The H&R OE Sports confused with the standard sports. the OE Sports don't have the huge amount rake like the standard Sports. The eibach lower the car more than the H&R OE Sport springs and I believe are a bit stiffer. http://www.hrsprings.com/scripts/app...Find3&MakeID=4 http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...15430100027594
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07-08-2009, 10:14 AM	#8
YearONE1 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I think I have decided on the Eibachs. Thanks for all the help guys! __________________ USA '1' #4126 \| BSM \| Premium Pkg \| Sport Pkg \| Paddles \| Coral Boston Leather \| Poplar \| Shadow Grille \| Shadow Emblem \| Breyton GTS-Rs \| PDX-5 \| GP Thunder 8500k \| Eibach Pro-Kit \| CF Spoiler
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07-08-2009, 12:55 PM	#9
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Not a bad choice, Eibach will be very comparable to the H&R Sports so they are a solid setup.
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07-08-2009, 02:21 PM	#10
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Can't go wrong with Eibach as they give you a nice even drop front to back. No rake. Here's mine on Eibach with Koni FSD shocks. Drop is at about 3/4" from stock and I have 5mm spacers on in this pic. Attached Images
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07-08-2009, 08:21 PM	#12
BSM 135i Colonel 207 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	here's my car lowered on H&R sports
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07-09-2009, 01:55 PM	#13
modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	Eibach's are nice, but you can never go wrong with H&R either.
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07-09-2009, 02:21 PM	#14
ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	I so want to get some springs but since my car is a daily driver I'd never make it through our Wisconsin winter...
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07-09-2009, 02:57 PM	#15
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Go with the H&R OE Sport Springs in that case, they are designed to be a bit more compliant than the sports and would be a good option if you encounter rough conditions.
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08-02-2009, 11:47 AM	#16
YearONE1 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I put on my Eibach's yesterday. I must say, the backs are EXTREMELY easy to do, and the fronts are PITAs. For the rears, it is literally 3 bolts on the passenger side, and 4 on the drivers (leveling sensor has to be un-bolted). You can do each side in 20 minutes without power tools. The fronts, man -o-man. The issue I had was compressing the springs on the strut while they were still in the fender. Luckily, I could come down from the top with my power tools and smash them down quick. I love the springs. Perfect drop for me, and the car still feels like it did prior to the springs. This is probably the 4 car I have used Eibach springs on, and have loved them all. __________________ USA '1' #4126 \| BSM \| Premium Pkg \| Sport Pkg \| Paddles \| Coral Boston Leather \| Poplar \| Shadow Grille \| Shadow Emblem \| Breyton GTS-Rs \| PDX-5 \| GP Thunder 8500k \| Eibach Pro-Kit \| CF Spoiler
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08-03-2009, 03:59 AM	#17
///Mike135i Private First Class 6 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E82 M 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkshire, England iTrader: (0)	I think I will go with the Eibachs when my 135 arrives. This thread has helped with the decision, thanks chaps.
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08-03-2009, 04:37 AM	#18
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	what is this rake you guys speak of? I have some H&R sport springs waiting to be installed, now i'm not so sure.
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08-03-2009, 11:36 AM	#19
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	The H&R Sports have a raked look where the front is slightly lower than the rear. I like it, I think it makes the car look aggressive and like it's about to pounce but some prefer an even drop so the Eibachs would be the way to go.
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01-06-2010, 09:52 PM	#20
trfortin69 Lieutenant 18 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seacost NH iTrader: (1)	does anyone know if the Eibachs will work with the vert? __________________ Jet Black/Savvanah Beige - Premium Package, Cold Package, Ipod, Style 142 Winter Wheels w/ All season runflats, Style 264 Summer Wheels w/ Ventus V12 evo K110 225/40R- 18 Front 255/35R-18 Rear Prior Vehicles: 2002 Porsche Boxster, 2004 A-4 Ultra Sport Stage II software/injectors w/ stasis street sport suspension, 2006 e90 w/ sport, premium, cold.
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02-10-2010, 09:40 PM	#21
driftdriven Captain 53 Rep 905 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	are the eibachs firmer than the stock springs?
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