Lowering sport spring for e60
07-15-2005, 02:05 AM
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I understand that many e60 fans have used the H&R sport spring. I try to decide which spring is better - eibach pro kit or H&R sport spring. H&R could lower a little bit more but the shopkeeper says that the eibach is more comfortable less bumpy. eibach is around US$ 50 more expensive than H&R. However, 50 is not a big issue.
Please comment which one is better???????
:'( 
Please comment which one is better???????
:'(
07-15-2005, 02:52 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Black leather, Sport Package, Premium Sound, 19x8.5" and 19x9.5" Work VS-XX rims, Eibach Pro Kit springs
Originally Posted by bmw007' date='Jul 15 2005, 03:05 AM
I understand that many e60 fans have used the H&R sport spring. I try to decide which spring is better - eibach pro kit or H&R sport spring. H&R could lower a little bit more but the shopkeeper says that the eibach is more comfortable less bumpy. eibach is around US$ 50 more expensive than H&R. However, 50 is not a big issue.
Please comment which one is better???????? ? :'(?
Please comment which one is better???????
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I have the Eibach Pro Kit and installed them on my 530i w/ Sport Package. For me, it definitely lowers the car enough. I can place one finger on the rear tire between the fender and none on the front. Just right and the ride is very close to stock. From what I've read and heard, the H&R springs are lower and results in a slightly rougher ride than the Eibachs. Spend the extra $50 and be happy. Just remember to do an alignment after you install the springs.
07-15-2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BullMkt' date='Jul 15 2005, 05:52 PM
[quote name='bmw007' date='Jul 15 2005, 03:05 AM']I understand that many e60 fans have used the H&R sport spring. I try to decide which spring is better - eibach pro kit or H&R sport spring. H&R could lower a little bit more but the shopkeeper says that the eibach is more comfortable less bumpy. eibach is around US$ 50 more expensive than H&R. However, 50 is not a big issue.
Please comment which one is better???????? ? :'(?
Please comment which one is better???????
? ? :'(? [snapback]149337[/snapback]
I have the Eibach Pro Kit and installed them on my 530i w/ Sport Package. For me, it definitely lowers the car enough. I can place one finger on the rear tire between the fender and none on the front. Just right and the ride is very close to stock. From what I've read and heard, the H&R springs are lower and results in a slightly rougher ride than the Eibachs. Spend the extra $50 and be happy. Just remember to do an alignment after you install the springs.
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[/quote]dont know what you mean buddy.... my car rides like stock, even with the 20s...
07-18-2005, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Black leather, Sport Package, Premium Sound, 19x8.5" and 19x9.5" Work VS-XX rims, Eibach Pro Kit springs
Originally Posted by e60 got lip' date='Jul 15 2005, 04:52 PM
[quote name='BullMkt' date='Jul 15 2005, 05:52 PM'][quote name='bmw007' date='Jul 15 2005, 03:05 AM']I understand that many e60 fans have used the H&R sport spring. I try to decide which spring is better - eibach pro kit or H&R sport spring. H&R could lower a little bit more but the shopkeeper says that the eibach is more comfortable less bumpy. eibach is around US$ 50 more expensive than H&R. However, 50 is not a big issue.
Please comment which one is better???????? ? :'(?
Please comment which one is better???????
? ? :'(? [snapback]149337[/snapback]
I have the Eibach Pro Kit and installed them on my 530i w/ Sport Package. For me, it definitely lowers the car enough. I can place one finger on the rear tire between the fender and none on the front. Just right and the ride is very close to stock. From what I've read and heard, the H&R springs are lower and results in a slightly rougher ride than the Eibachs. Spend the extra $50 and be happy. Just remember to do an alignment after you install the springs.
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[/quote]dont know what you mean buddy.... my car rides like stock, even with the 20s...
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[/quote]I have two friends who have switched from H&R to Eibach after riding in mine. Granted, I never rode in their cars to confirm but there must be an obvious difference if they spent the time and money to switch springs. One has an 2005 E60 545i and the other has an 05 Audi A6.
07-18-2005, 07:24 PM
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07-18-2005, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Jul 18 2005, 08:24 PM
Actually the cheapest i've seen is from Rennsport
07-18-2005, 11:20 PM
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My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior---
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No still the cheapest for me was tire rack... Renn sport is $240 Tire rack $242
Renn-sport is in cali
Tire rack is mainly based in IN
shipping is cheaper from tire rack.. so ya in my case tire rack is still cheaper
Renn-sport is in cali
Tire rack is mainly based in IN
shipping is cheaper from tire rack.. so ya in my case tire rack is still cheaper
07-18-2005, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Jul 19 2005, 02:20 AM
No still the cheapest for me was tire rack... Renn sport is $240 Tire rack $242
Renn-sport is in cali
Tire rack is mainly based in IN
shipping is cheaper from tire rack.. so ya in my case tire rack is still cheaper
Renn-sport is in cali
Tire rack is mainly based in IN
shipping is cheaper from tire rack.. so ya in my case tire rack is still cheaper
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No need to argue which one is cheaper. Any other opinion of these two different brand of spring. I am still in between. I have tried the h&r spring with my Audi A6 recently. I didn't find that it has a rough drive and i am comfortabe with their ride. Long time ago, I have tried Eibach spring in my old model E320 and I found that it is too soft. The ride is just like sitting in a boat?! So I am still in between. I may but H&R due to its lowering rate is higher than the Eibach. Let's see.
thanks