[allinon72]

Originally Posted by GT4981

So what gives you the lower height? MSS H&R or these Eibachs?

I would think MSS on its lowest setting.

[GT4981]

Originally Posted by allinon72

I would think MSS on its lowest setting.

Thank you, I guess I have to leave some spacing between the MSS Collars though.

[RoWoX3M]

After some decent seat time I can say with complete confidence that Eibach lowering springs for the X3M are legit. If you're considering just a lowering spring give Eibach a chance. The drop is perfect to me and the vehicle stays a bit flatter in turns with the lower CG. Most importantly these springs dramatically reduce the choppiness and jarring feels over bumps and crap roads. Even my wife made a comment about the ride feeling improved. The ride just feels a lot more composed and put together. Eibach A+++

[Jbh165nc]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

No bottoming out. I used stock bump stops as that is what the springs were designed around.

Apologies if I missed this. No rubbing either?
Wheels/tires are stock (no spacers)?

[hendoe]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

After some decent seat time I can say with complete confidence that Eibach lowering springs for the X3M are legit. If you're considering just a lowering spring give Eibach a chance. The drop is perfect to me and the vehicle stays a bit flatter in turns with the lower CG. Most importantly these springs dramatically reduce the choppiness and jarring feels over bumps and crap roads. Even my wife made a comment about the ride feeling improved. The ride just feels a lot more composed and put together. Eibach A+++

This is nice to hear. My eibach springs just arrived in the mail yesterday. Going to install them next week

[RoWoX3M]

Originally Posted by Jbh165nc

Apologies if I missed this. No rubbing either?
Wheels/tires are stock (no spacers)?

Running 265/295 with 12mm spacers front and rear. No rubbing whatsoever.

[Jbh165nc]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

Running 265/295 with 12mm spacers front and rear. No rubbing whatsoever.

My interest is definitely peaked. Where did you source them from? I tried to navigate eibach germanys website to no avail. US site doesn’t have them listed.

I was trying to solve the harsh ride and plastic “chatter” over small road imperfections by moving to a 20” wheel with more tire sidewall, but it sounds like this may be a better move.

Appreciate all the information!

[RoWoX3M]

Originally Posted by Jbh165nc

My interest is definitely peaked. Where did you source them from? I tried to navigate eibach germanys website to no avail. US site doesn’t have them listed.

I was trying to solve the harsh ride and plastic “chatter” over small road imperfections by moving to a 20” wheel with more tire sidewall, but it sounds like this may be a better move.

Appreciate all the information!

I could not source them domestically. Bought mine from a German retailer on eBay

[RoWoX3M]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

I could not source them domestically. Bought mine from a German retailer on eBay

Coffee run shot

[Ice9]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

Running 265/295 with 12mm spacers front and rear. No rubbing whatsoever.

which rims, what width, what offsets?

[Savage_M3]

Which setup seems to have the best improvements with regard to handling?

Last weekend I hit an uphill onramp that slightly banked in towards the turn and there was a bit of a bump midturn. With the X3M and the higher ride height than my M3, it was a bit unsettling and bouncy on the corner. I assume one of these slightly softer setups might help in that type of situation. Anyone with some experience in that regard?

[Torminator]

I know this is an old thread but I'm having a hard time finding G05 MSS adjustable spring feedback from experience. I just installed them on my 2022 x40i at lowest setting and it only dropped 16mm from stock. Response from my sales rep is that they should settle after 500-2,000 miles. Can it settle to the advertised range of 50mm? The ride is amazing but was hoping for much more drop than 16mm. Thank you

[anthemavm]

Originally Posted by Torminator

I know this is an old thread but I'm having a hard time finding G05 adjustable spring feedback from experience. I just installed them on my 2022 x40i at lowest setting and it only dropped 16mm from stock. Response from my sales rep is that they should settle after 500-2,000 miles. Can it settle to the advertised range of 50mm? The ride is amazing but was hoping for much more drop than 16mm. Thank you

I am in the same boat, and not sure what to use. Looking for some more real world feedback.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

Haven't driven on the h&r but Eibach claims their springs are 12% softer in the front and 5% softer in the rear. I can feel the difference versus stock. About an inch drop in the front and .75" in the rear. That's claimed drop. I didn't measure before and after

^^^ Are you comparing the spring rates of the Eibachs to the H&R here (with these figures you quoted)... ? Or the Eibachs to the factory springs? And where do you find this information... ?

H&R states 1.2" in front & 1" in the rear. So that could be some of the reason their spring are a touch firmer.

[RoWoX3M]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

^^^ Are you comparing the spring rates of the Eibachs to the H&R here (with these figures you quoted)... ? Or the Eibachs to the factory springs? And where do you find this information... ?

H&R states 1.2" in front & 1" in the rear. So that could be some of the reason their spring are a touch firmer.

Compared to factory springs.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

Compared to factory springs.

That makes sense & thank you for clarifying. Where were you able to find this information... ?

[Ice9]

I should first disclose that I have an H&R brand bias. I have used H&R exclusively for many years, on everything from E36 M3 (the infamous "Ice 9" ), to big Audi S6's and R8's to Porsche 911 race cars. So, I cannot compare brands. For current application, I can speak to my experience with my '22 X3 M40i LCI. I drove the car on the stock suspension for about 500 miles, and was a little disappointed that it was a bit stiff for road use, just like the X3M that I had previously test driven and had expected to buy (but didn't because it was WAY too stiff for Santa Fe's rough roads).

I ordered an H&R Sports Springs set and installed it with 12mm spacers (now increased to 15mm). It lowered the car 1.4 in in the front, and .8 in the rear.
I went with a stock alignment.

https://www.hrsprings.com/pr/detail/...mw-x3-m40i-g01'

I installed H&R 12mm spacers to allow for a bit more strut room (tires increased to 255/40/21 front, 295/35/21 rear). I later went to 15mm spacers, as the inside of the right rear tire was just slightly rubbing when the car was loaded and I hit a deep rut. Other than that, the fit is perfect.

The picture shows the look, which I think is much improved with the lower, wider stance. I do think that the H&R springs seemed to soften the abrupt hits that came with the stock springs. Handling in the canyons improved as well, but I attribute that to the Michelins (even the All Season Pilots are FAR better than the P-Zeros that came with the car), as well as to the springs and spacers.

H&R Adjustable coilovers: I put them on most of my previous cars, but to be honest, the only time that I adjusted the ride height was when I put a street car on the track. Other than that, I may as well have put single ride height springs on the first place. I think that adjustable coilovers are a waste of money on an SUV, and would not recommend them. Save yourself some money at get the non-adjustable H&R Sport Springs. "Cheaper" doesn't always mean "less quality."

[RoWoX3M]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

That makes sense & thank you for clarifying. Where were you able to find this information... ?

https://motechperformance.*********....oming-feb-2020

[Mike_OGm2]

I got the H&Rs and love them.

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

https://motechperformance.*********....oming-feb-2020

Do you happen to have that ebay link handy for the Eibachs? Still digging them yes?

[itsbennington]

Originally Posted by Mike_OGm2

I got the H&Rs and love them.

Car looks great with the H&Rs. Did you also install spacers or no? I've been on the fence about doing H&R vs MSS and I think Im going to go H&R. Great seeing this old thread revived from time to time.

[Mike_OGm2]

Originally Posted by itsbennington

Car looks great with the H&Rs. Did you also install spacers or no? I've been on the fence about doing H&R vs MSS and I think Im going to go H&R. Great seeing this old thread revived from time to time.

Yes. 12mm future classic spacers.