Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

[Fav_Red]

Hello anyone~~
E90 325I, should i get a lowering spring or sport spring? Actually what's the difference, read from another thread. coilover will be hard eh.
Lowering spring is more smooth compared to sports right?
If get a lowering can someone share what brand? H&R?
can someone advise where can get best deal?
Thanks for ya help~

 

[Kaiser]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

j4c sells h&r springs i believe.

if u r referring to handling, then coilovers r definitely the way to go... harder but firmer ride. moreover they r adjustable.

if u r only in it for the looks, springs r cheaper. but bear in mind that u gotta match them with appropriate shocks, otherwise they r just gonna wear the shocks out much faster... so in the long run might actually be a more expensive option and hassle to replace them shocks.

 

[Fav_Red]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

j4c sells h&r springs i believe.

if u r referring to handling, then coilovers r definitely the way to go... harder but firmer ride. moreover they r adjustable.

if u r only in it for the looks, springs r cheaper. but bear in mind that u gotta match them with appropriate shocks, otherwise they r just gonna wear the shocks out much faster... so in the long run might actually be a more expensive option and hassle to replace them shocks.

THanks for your advise. wanna get it for looks nia. But hor, can you explain to me what you mean by match them with appropriate shocks?

 

[zennie]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Just a warning that I recently installed the bilstein b12 kit, which comes with bilstein b8 sprint shocks + supposedly H&R springs. It was harsh. Harder than some coilovers. Actually, it is bullshit that people claim that coilovers are harder than shocks and springs combo. Try Bilstein b8 sprint shocks + H&R race springs. Tell me if it is more comfortable than your KWs. Even with the bilstein b12 shocks, going thru some bumps can cause a pretty loud thump noise because of how hard the suspension is.

I 'rectified' that by swapping to eibach springs. It really reduced the harshness and is now a very good balance. Yes, the handling definitely is not as good but still much better than stock while comfort is just like stock suspension with 20" rims and very hard tires like AD07.

Anyway, springs (not the very hard ones) and good aftermarket shocks would be good enough just to lower the car and have improved handling if that's what you're looking for. Coilovers for adjustable (if they are) height and damping in case you track or like to constantly adjust for whatever reasons. good luck in your search.

 

[wilman2772]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Just a warning that I recently installed the bilstein b12 kit, which comes with bilstein b8 sprint shocks + supposedly H&R springs. It was harsh. Harder than some coilovers. Actually, it is bullshit that people claim that coilovers are harder than shocks and springs combo. Try Bilstein b8 sprint shocks + H&R race springs. Tell me if it is more comfortable than your KWs. Even with the bilstein b12 shocks, going thru some bumps can cause a pretty loud thump noise because of how hard the suspension is.

I 'rectified' that by swapping to eibach springs. It really reduced the harshness and is now a very good balance. Yes, the handling definitely is not as good but still much better than stock while comfort is just like stock suspension with 20" rims and very hard tires like AD07.

Anyway, springs (not the very hard ones) and good aftermarket shocks would be good enough just to lower the car and have improved handling if that's what you're looking for. Coilovers for adjustable (if they are) height and damping in case you track or like to constantly adjust for whatever reasons. good luck in your search.

Very well said Zennie!

Stock suspension is really very comfy......too comfy like riding in a boat especially for E60......lembek feeling.....

Today I gave 2 taxi rides to 4 bros separately, 2 bros at a time, to let them feel how my KW V3 feels like....

I'm running on 20" rims, car is lowered to 1 finger gap in the front & -1 finger gap at the rear.

The 4 of them all commented it's not harshed & infact comfy at times......

Let them come in & comment........hehe


'The Great White'

 

[ac323]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Hi Wilson,

yes.........your set-up is definitley very very very very comfortable............for normal driving and aggressive drive no horse run at all (Thumbs Up)

and i can't wait for my KW v3 to arrive......

so bro...(MTL) get KW v3 today......

cheers

 

[Lane]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Alvin i thot you getting v2 for your car? now looking at v3? You haven't let me sit in your new car and pretend it's mine while you take photos......call me tomorrow for tea?

 

[Fav_Red]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

chim chim sia...

 

[wt_know]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

i have the same sentiment when i lower my ride. hence, i go with KW V1 coilover with height adjustment only. so i only think about how low i want to go and no need to worry about all other settings. you can contact bro wilson for KW coilover

and of course you can go with KW V2 or V3 for sheer driving pleasure

chim chim sia...

Like that i just want my car look pretty so lower it down and to change to this i also dun wan to have a hard drive. Someone can advise which should i get and where can get? Tot of this sunday go install.

 

[Fav_Red]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

hehe.. Thanks ya for ya advise. see what my hubby say ya.

 

[zennie]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Ahh...that day while driving out of sin ming auto care, I saw a white one and I think someone in the car was wearing a cap. Must be your car. Number plate looks similar too.

I am very sure that KW coilovers in general are very comfortable and yet handles much better than stock. Of cos they are more expensive too compared to shocks and spring combo but it is not much more considering the actual cost vs. benefit ratio. Should have gone for coilovers in the first place and am sure that KWs would fit the bill when you want comfort, the lowered stance, with improved handling while still keeping the comfort levels that accompanies a bimmer.

Just don't want people to assume shock + spring would definitely be softer because they may be in for a surprise if they settled for a bilstein b12 kit. (imagine the same but with blood instead). Cos the springs that comes with that is pretty harsh.

Very well said Zennie!

Stock suspension is really very comfy......too comfy like riding in a boat especially for E60......lembek feeling.....

Today I gave 2 taxi rides to 4 bros separately, 2 bros at a time, to let them feel how my KW V3 feels like....

I'm running on 20" rims, car is lowered to 1 finger gap in the front & -1 finger gap at the rear.

The 4 of them all commented it's not harshed & infact comfy at times......

Let them come in & comment........hehe


'The Great White'

 

[ACS6]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Coilovers are your best bet. Trust us on this. I'd rather you not waste your time and moolah on springs only. I had AC springs on my ride for 3 years before swapping out to KW V3s. A world of difference. Good coilovers should allow you to adjust the compression and rebound so you get to choose how hard or soft you want the ride to be, as well as how high or low. The benefits are endless, down-sides, I know of none so far. As for springs in general except for a few exceptional models, it is only for looks coz your ride will still be soft and bouncy due to the stock shocks. If you want a true performance driving experience, then coilovers are the way to go. Else, if you just want your ride to look good stationary, then springs are ok.

Right Wilson?

 

[Fav_Red]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Coilovers are your best bet. Trust us on this. No point wasting your time and moolah on springs. I had AC springs on my ride for 3 years before swapping out to KW V3s. A world of difference. Good coilovers should allow you to adjust the compression and rebound so you get to choose how hard or soft you want the ride to be, as well as how high or low. The benefits are endless, down-sides, I know of none so far. As for springs, it is only for looks coz your ride will still be bouncy due to the stock shocks. If you want a true performance driving experience, then coilovers are the way to go. Else, if you just want your ride to look good stationary, then springs are ok.

Right Wilson?

Yea Yea. Just for the look. Tot either eibach or H&R. Any place that sell you know?

 

[ACS6]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

H&R I think Wilson can help.

 

[Fav_Red]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

H&R I think Wilson can help.

Can i have wilson contact? Or which is his nick?

 

[ac323]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Hi Fav-Red,

Wilson 9690 5511

cheers

 

[CARMAD]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Hi Wilson,

Thanks for the ride on Thursday. I must say your car with the RD sway bars & KW3 set up felt extremely 'planted' through out your "high speed" cornering & overtaking demo. I would also rate the comfort level as good ( my own personal preference).

With my RD swaying bars installed, you just have to get my KW3 over ASAP so that I can also try to 'go kart " a bit in my ride.

Cheers

 

[Fav_Red]

Re: Lowering Spring VS Sport Spring?

Hi Fav-Red,

Wilson 9690 5511

cheers

Thanks ya~