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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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Hello E60 family, im thinking of changing my suspension to H&R Street Performance Coilover, has anyone used these coilovers before or have some info on them to share? Thanks!!!1
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jbbk2mia
Hello E60 family, im thinking of changing my suspension to H&R Street Performance Coilover, has anyone used these coilovers before or have some info on them to share? Thanks!!!1
Most forum members through my research and contacts use either KW or Ksport coilovers. I haven't seen any discussion or past threads mentioning H&R coils, just springs,,,,,, personally i'll be installing KW street comfort coilovers. Good luck in your research..
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I guess KW kiddo...good luck!
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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DEPENDING UPON THE AMOUNT YOU WANT TO SPEND:

A) HEIGTH ONLY ~ Ksports, FK, Koni, Bilstein (around $1000)
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HEIGTH AND DAMPENING/Rebound CONTROL ~ H&R, KW's, Bilstein, etc ($1200-$3000) approx....


I currently have FK highsports and they are great (heigth only). EVERYONE loves KW's if you can afford them, H&R have mixed reviews, Bilsteins have a good set up as well (PSS9 or PSS 10's). If you can afford the additional $500 or so, GO FOR THE DAMPENING CONTROL sets, it makes a world of difference!

Hope the above helps!
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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h&r is height only no?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Speaking from experience on other vehicles, the H&R series coil overs tend to ride really stiff. You should look into the KWs, Bilstein or Ksport instead.
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Originally Posted by jasperxli
h&r is height only no?
yes
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Sluis530
Most forum members through my research and contacts use either KW or Ksport coilovers. I haven't seen any discussion or past threads mentioning H&R coils, just springs,,,,,, personally i'll be installing KW street comfort coilovers. Good luck in your research..

@Sluis530, thanks for the info. I know a lil about the KW my buddy has them on his M3, im just not to sure about spending that much
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Cal@Sonic MS
Speaking from experience on other vehicles, the H&R series coil overs tend to ride really stiff. You should look into the KWs, Bilstein or Ksport instead.
Cal@Sonic, thanks ro for the info...
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