H&R Lowering springs

stelthy · 08-25-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by grue19

oh. hm so they should work onthe standard x30i with no factory suspension upgrades. do you have m40i?

Sorry I wasn't clear.

The dynamic suspension is standard on the m40i, optional on the 30i. The h&r springs only appear to be for the dynamic suspension. Just call them to confirm.

gixxerboy63 · 08-27-2018, 08:33 AM

Getting mine put on today!!!

rem40i · 08-27-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Getting mine put on today!!!

Cant wait for the pics!

gixxerboy63 · 08-28-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rem40i

Cant wait for the pics!

Here ya go!
H&Rs installed!
I am very pleased with the setup. The stock setup in the rear was fine, but the front needed to be brought down to eliminate the fender gap... Success!
The vehicle still rides and drives as smooth as butter... you wouldn't know anything had changed from the drivers seat.... it just looks better!

RocketRomeo · 08-28-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Here ya go!
H&Rs installed!
I am very pleased with the setup. The stock setup in the rear was fine, but the front needed to be brought down to eliminate the fender gap... Success!
The vehicle still rides and drives as smooth as butter... you wouldn't know anything had changed from the drivers seat.... it just looks better!

That looks superb! Very nice job!! I need to get me some of those!

ParadigmDawg · 08-28-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Here ya go!
H&Rs installed!
I am very pleased with the setup. The stock setup in the rear was fine, but the front needed to be brought down to eliminate the fender gap... Success!
The vehicle still rides and drives as smooth as butter... you wouldn't know anything had changed from the drivers seat.... it just looks better!

I like the height but wish I could see more of a full side picture that is taken on level ground.

I have lowered 3 cars with their springs but since I tend to just keep cars a year or two, I am going to try not to lower this one so I'm not just wasting money.

12v_dub · 08-28-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Here ya go!
H&Rs installed!
I am very pleased with the setup. The stock setup in the rear was fine, but the front needed to be brought down to eliminate the fender gap... Success!
The vehicle still rides and drives as smooth as butter... you wouldn't know anything had changed from the drivers seat.... it just looks better!

Damn that looks good

ParadigmDawg · 08-28-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 12v_dub

Damn that looks good

For a blue car......Blahahaha

AndroidRobot · 08-28-2018, 10:11 PM

Probably a dumb question but is it possible to run any lowering springs with the M Suspension i.e. adjustable dampers? The roads where I live suck, even running 20" non-runflats (I sold my factory 21's and bought factory 20's) the ride can be really harsh at times. I was hoping some decent aftermarket lowering springs would help out a little.

nogren · 08-29-2018, 03:00 AM

Just a thought; the track width will increase a bit with spacers, right?
Here in Sweden they usually are very picky not changing that, in the authorities' forced annular check of our vehicles. And they usually do things like that for a good reason.
I'm thinking, is there perhaps possible issues with handling, safety systems, traction in our cold winters, etc?
I am also thinking about the general design of the damper systems on the car; the center of the tire is not the center of the intended extension of the springs any more, i.e. the main load, of the vehicle.
See the notes about scrub radius here:
https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/

AndroidRobot · 08-29-2018, 01:03 PM

How does the car ride with those new springs? Is the ride more harsh, the same, or softer? What about body roll?

Derrickluo · 01-01-2019, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Presario

European Auto Source installed a set of HR springs and spacers, but they didn't list what spacers were used. I'd give them a call if you like the look of this car.

I just ordered AC Schnitzer lowering springs for my M40i and I'm curious to see the difference in look of the two springs.

Good luck!

Hi, where you bought the AC Schnitzer springs, I want to a one also.

They Call Me Bruce · 03-04-2019, 02:27 PM

Hello everyone.

Any updates, or anybody else have the H&R kit put on?

I recently brought home my G02 and am desperately scouring the internet for lowering solutions. Looking for more of a drop than what is advertised, but not having any luck whatsoever. Also planning on installing spacers to fill out the flare.

If you guys know of any options, I'm all ears.

Thanks in advance.

teaston · 03-04-2019, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by They Call Me Bruce

Hello everyone.

Any updates, or anybody else have the H&R kit put on?

I recently brought home my G02 and am desperately scouring the internet for lowering solutions. Looking for more of a drop than what is advertised, but not having any luck whatsoever. Also planning on installing spacers to fill out the flare.

If you guys know of any options, I'm all ears.

Thanks in advance.

Nothing out yet afaik, you’ll probably need to wait until KW release their coilover kits, I think they were the only ones available for the F25, which lowered 30-50mm front & 30-60mm rear.

They Call Me Bruce · 03-04-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Nothing out yet afaik, you’ll probably need to wait until KW release their coilover kits, I think they were the only ones available for the F25, which lowered 30-50mm front & 30-60mm rear.

Thank you for your reply.

I was hoping to avoid coilovers because from what I've seen is that you have to run software to disable the DDC in order to install them.

I am going to call H&R directly to see if they will be producing the Super Sport Springs which will likely drop it near 2" or more.

teaston · 03-04-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by They Call Me Bruce

Thank you for your reply.

I was hoping to avoid coilovers because from what I've seen is that you have to run software to disable the DDC in order to install them.

I am going to call H&R directly to see if they will be producing the Super Sport Springs which will likely drop it near 2" or more.

They aren’t available for the F25, so I doubt they ever will be for the G01/2

KW do a coilover kit with EDC delete units included for F25.

They Call Me Bruce · 03-04-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

They aren’t available for the F25, so I doubt they ever will be for the G01/2

KW do a coilover kit with EDC delete units included for F25.

Gave them(H&R) a call and was more or less told that they were in development but on the back burner due to lower demand.

If there's anyone else here looking for a more substantial drop on their G01/G02 without opting for coilovers I beg you to nag H&R with me to get the ball rolling on Super Sport Springs ASAP.

r33_RGSport · 03-04-2019, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by They Call Me Bruce

Hello everyone.

Any updates, or anybody else have the H&R kit put on?

I recently brought home my G02 and am desperately scouring the internet for lowering solutions. Looking for more of a drop than what is advertised, but not having any luck whatsoever. Also planning on installing spacers to fill out the flare.

If you guys know of any options, I'm all ears.

Thanks in advance.

How low do you want to go anyway?

They Call Me Bruce · 03-04-2019, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

How low do you want to go anyway?

I have the G02 and currently the gap is an unbearable 4" or so and my 718m's looked to be a solid inch back from the fenders. I am hoping to go 2"+ lower and installing some 20mm spacers.

Maybe I'm just crazy. I don't know.

r33_RGSport · 03-04-2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by They Call Me Bruce

I have the G02 and currently the gap is an unbearable 4" or so and my 718m's looked to be a solid inch back from the fenders. I am hoping to go 2"+ lower and installing some 20mm spacers.

Maybe I'm just crazy. I don't know.

2"+ is a lot.
Only coilover will allow you to go beyond 1.5".
With spring, you will bottoming out the shock all the time or riding on a bump stop.

They Call Me Bruce · 03-04-2019, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

2"+ is a lot.
Only coilover will allow you to go beyond 1.5".
With spring, you will bottoming out the shock all the time or riding on a bump stop.

With a 4" gap, is 2" too much to ask of the stock shocks?

Maybe I just need to get the Sport Springs thrown on and hope they settle down even more.

In this thread there are pictures of a G01 that EAS lowered on H&R's and just can't fathom how that was only a 1" drop as they claim on their website. Either that or my car is just a taller mutant that slipped through the cracks.

r33_RGSport · 03-04-2019, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by They Call Me Bruce

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

2"+ is a lot.
Only coilover will allow you to go beyond 1.5".
With spring, you will bottoming out the shock all the time or riding on a bump stop.

With a 4" gap, is 2" too much to ask of the stock shocks?

Maybe I just need to get the Sport Springs thrown on and hope they settle down even more.

In this thread there are pictures of a G01 that EAS lowered on H&R's and just can't fathom how that was only a 1" drop as they claim on their website. Either that or my car is just a taller mutant that slipped through the cracks.

Trust me 2" is a lot to ask with stock shock.

I have done a lot of X5/X6's. 1.75" is max on stock shock. Some don't like the ride quality since it is close to riding on the bump stop.

And the Coupe design tends to sit a little higher.
X6 is higher than X5, X6M too.
But also slanted rear half play tricks with your eye.

All I noticed from H&R Sport spring, the rear is higher than the front.
I think the ACS spring gives more even drop.

Usually, lowering spring will settle for another 1/16 to 1/8.

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