H&R Sport vs. Stock springs
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For 2008 535i. I am comtemplating over the installation of H&R sport springs
taken from 2006 530i. First off, would they fit? I know the 2008 5 seres has redesigned lighter suspension, but do not know if the srpings from pre-facelift would fit perfectly and if so, how is the ride in comparison to stocks ones?
Looking for performance improvements I know will be there, but how much of the ride quaility is compromised
considering surface streets are full of dips and potholes!
Just switched from 18" run-flats to 20" 3-piece with Nitto NT555. If anyone has the H&R drop or has knowledge/experience, I'd very much appreciate your 2 cents.
TIA and Regards!
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Looking for performance improvements I know will be there, but how much of the ride quaility is compromised
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Just switched from 18" run-flats to 20" 3-piece with Nitto NT555. If anyone has the H&R drop or has knowledge/experience, I'd very much appreciate your 2 cents.
TIA and Regards!
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if you are worried about ride quality and performance spend the extra $ and get some KW V2 coilovers, you can adjust the ride height a stiffness to your liking...member MacFly has great pricing, shoot him a pm..and he's a socal member as well, so should be able to recc a good install shop for you ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by G530' post='1031817' date='Oct 13 2009, 07:38 PM
For 2008 535i. I am comtemplating over the installation of H&R sport springs
taken from 2006 530i. First off, would they fit? I know the 2008 5 seres has redesigned lighter suspension, but do not know if the srpings from pre-facelift would fit perfectly and if so, how is the ride in comparison to stocks ones?
Looking for performance improvements I know will be there, but how much of the ride quaility is compromised
considering surface streets are full of dips and potholes!
Just switched from 18" run-flats to 20" 3-piece with Nitto NT555. If anyone has the H&R drop or has knowledge/experience, I'd very much appreciate your 2 cents.
TIA and Regards!
![Confused](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Looking for performance improvements I know will be there, but how much of the ride quaility is compromised
![Confused](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Just switched from 18" run-flats to 20" 3-piece with Nitto NT555. If anyone has the H&R drop or has knowledge/experience, I'd very much appreciate your 2 cents.
TIA and Regards!
as Gene mentioned above, i am running on KW v2's....and i LOVE it! is one of my top 3 fav mod's. initially, i did not want to lower the car since i was on sport suspension already. but i met the "demons" on this site....and i took the plunge! couldn't be more happier. the ride is actually better than stock, if you can believe that. i have it set to 75% soft, cuz' i did not want a bouncy ride.
and here's the kicker....when i changed my suspension, my wife didn't even feel the difference from stock to the KW's! if you're married, that should speak volumes!
let me know if and when you're ready, i'll set you up with a great price and local install!
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Thanks for the valuable feedback on the 530 springs. The ride seen in your gallery (sickening
), is that with the KW v2...doesn't look too low. Cheers.
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1031819' date='Oct 13 2009, 07:41 PM
if you are worried about ride quality and performance spend the extra $ and get some KW V2 coilovers, you can adjust the ride height a stiffness to your liking...member MacFly has great pricing, shoot him a pm..and he's a socal member as well, so should be able to recc a good install shop for you ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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I certainly am every rush when there's a stretch of road. Even tempted an M5 yesterday, exceeding him/her at 30+ mph, but he/she didn't go for it.
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Originally Posted by G530' post='1032385' date='Oct 14 2009, 01:44 PM
Thanks for the valuable feedback on the 530 springs. The ride seen in your gallery (sickening
), is that with the KW v2...doesn't look too low. Cheers.
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no rush, let me know when you're ready.
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