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H&R Sport Spring Vs. BMW OE Sport package Spring

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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Finally. Installed my wheels last weekend

I have E60 w/ Sport Package suspension and I also have H&R Sport Spring sitting in my garage uninstalled.

I have few questions:
1. Will H&R Sport lower my already sport packaged E60?
2. How much stiffer will it be compare to OE Sport package spring?

I kind like the drop of the sport package spring but it's too soft for me and I hope the H&R Sport will not drop it much lower but only stiffer.

Can anyone help me confirm?
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I believe if you have the sport package the springs will give you roughly and additional .05 or .06 inch drop.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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My understanding is that Sport package is 3/4" lower than non-sport. H&R sport springs should give you about an additional 1/2" to 3/4" of drop. I would also imagine a tiny bit stiffer ride.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks everyone for the confirmation!

A little bit more drop but stiffer - just like what I wanted.

Thanks again!
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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sport is lower than standard by 0.7" so for your 545 the H&R sports will give a 0.6" drop in front and a 0.5" drop in rear approximately
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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IMO, go with coilovers
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