Which Springs

rodolfo · 10-17-2013, 02:50 PM

To people WITHOUT SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION

What springs do you recomend?

Does anyone have pics with 2.0 lowering or does 1.2 lowering is enough for a good look?

It is a daily driver, so I dont want a bouncy ride, but want to improve looks.

JVX6M · 10-17-2013, 03:39 PM

Tough question 2" looks fantastic but probably a ridiculously harsh ride height. Would I like it lower yes but in Chicago it would only lead to problems! I did 1.2 and love it compared to stock. With hard oem runflats and a 2" drop =

JVX6M · 10-17-2013, 03:50 PM

This was my previous 10' E70 3.0 with no self leveling and the H&R 1.2" front springs and 1" rear springs.

rodolfo · 10-17-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JX5M

This was my previous 10' E70 3.0 with no self leveling and the H&R 1.2" front springs and 1" rear springs.

You have been of so much help.

By tha way, your EX-ride looks great

JVX6M · 10-17-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rodolfo

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Originally Posted by JX5M

This was my previous 10' E70 3.0 with no self leveling and the H&R 1.2" front springs and 1" rear springs.

You have been of so much help.

By tha way, your EX-ride looks great

Thanks man! Any additional questions feel free to ask!

SouthShoreM3 · 10-17-2013, 08:24 PM

Have you considered DINAN OP? It's not always about how low of a drop. H&R makes good products, but there are many times where the spring is measured in a vehicle and if its same size and dimension they may sell for another vehicle that may not be ideal for your car.

fatmatt0116 · 10-17-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JX5M

This was my previous 10' E70 3.0 with no self leveling and the H&R 1.2" front springs and 1" rear springs.

How was the ride? I have the 21s on mine and am worried that the ride will be too harsh with the h&r springs....some guys were saying it would be too harsh if you used anything but the kw v3.

JVX6M · 10-18-2013, 11:39 AM

I have had 2 H&R spring sets on both my E70 3.0 and my X5M now currently and have 0 issues with ride quality in Chicago and wound put 3k into something else on a heart beat! I'm 36 with a 2 year old son and it's perfectly fine! Of course there is a slight sacrifice but fully acceptable in my opinion, if you do have the rear air bags on your X5 and need the lowering link kit, there can be a bit of trick In getting the right rear ride height but obviously it can be figured out as I had it done. First time after instal rear was too low and very bouncy then after adjustment it was good.

larryv · 10-18-2013, 08:24 PM

I have the 1.2 drop H&R springs and the ride quality is not bad at all. I have no complaints.

fatmatt0116 · 10-18-2013, 11:30 PM

what size wheels and tires (rf vs non rf)?

JVX6M · 10-19-2013, 08:06 AM

I have had oem 21" with runflats, oem 20" with runflats both with stock size tires & custom 22" non runflats with 295 front and 335 rear widths all with no problems. Yes runflats are stiffer but also never really bothered me personally. For most it's piece of mind unless you have a spare tire kit which I never have on either or my E70's.

howiedds · 10-19-2013, 03:42 PM

try the eibachs if you are concerned with ride quality...seems whoever has em says its almost stock like ride than the h&rs

mlee4984 · 10-24-2013, 09:58 PM

I have Eibach on my 13 3.5 non self level.
Softer than stock IMO and minimal drop.

hydrobx · 10-25-2013, 08:36 AM

is the drop from eibachs similar to the H&R 1.2?

howiedds · 10-25-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee4984

I have Eibach on my 13 3.5 non self level.
Softer than stock IMO and minimal drop.

you have any before and after pics? about to pull the trigger on some eibachs....

mlee4984 · 10-25-2013, 05:52 PM

Cleaning car tomorrow. Will post pix then.

howiedds · 10-28-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee4984

Cleaning car tomorrow. Will post pix then.

cool thanks!

mlee4984 · 10-28-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by howiedds

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Originally Posted by mlee4984

Cleaning car tomorrow. Will post pix then.

cool thanks!

Didn't get a chance to wash. Maybe this week.

1FastSicilian · 10-28-2013, 08:46 PM

I cant wait for springs to be made for the 2014.. i have one on order and it deff needs a drop

howiedds · 11-01-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee4984

Didn't get a chance to wash. Maybe this week.

any update? maybe a review too?

mlee4984 · 11-03-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by howiedds

any update? maybe a review too?

A little background and specs of my car.
2013 X5 3.5i/Premium/Non 3rd Row so I have springs on all 4 corners/OEM Style 215 21" Wheels with Dunlop RFT

Had Eibach kit installed for a little over a month.

Initial impressions were softer than OEM (keep in mind I have 21" wheels and RFTs) and car was more responsive in turns. Little bit more confidence when taking highway off ramps but still not an M3... Still need to complete an alignment as I was still waiting for the springs to settle.

Overall, I'm satisfied with ride comfort and handling. Wish it was a little lower, like the H&R kit but I didn't want to sacrafice comfort for looks.

Mike

mlee4984 · 11-03-2013, 09:46 PM

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JVX6M First Lieutenant 166 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Comp Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Tough question 2" looks fantastic but probably a ridiculously harsh ride height. Would I like it lower yes but in Chicago it would only lead to problems! I did 1.2 and love it compared to stock. With hard oem runflats and a 2" drop =
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JVX6M First Lieutenant 166 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Comp Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	This was my previous 10' E70 3.0 with no self leveling and the H&R 1.2" front springs and 1" rear springs. Attached Images
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SouthShoreM3 Passes everything but the gas station 49 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	Have you considered DINAN OP? It's not always about how low of a drop. H&R makes good products, but there are many times where the spring is measured in a vehicle and if its same size and dimension they may sell for another vehicle that may not be ideal for your car.
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10-18-2013, 11:39 AM	#8
JVX6M First Lieutenant 166 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Comp Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I have had 2 H&R spring sets on both my E70 3.0 and my X5M now currently and have 0 issues with ride quality in Chicago and wound put 3k into something else on a heart beat! I'm 36 with a 2 year old son and it's perfectly fine! Of course there is a slight sacrifice but fully acceptable in my opinion, if you do have the rear air bags on your X5 and need the lowering link kit, there can be a bit of trick In getting the right rear ride height but obviously it can be figured out as I had it done. First time after instal rear was too low and very bouncy then after adjustment it was good.
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larryv First Lieutenant 64 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP 11X5 M Sport 20 I3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Valley iTrader: (5)	I have the 1.2 drop H&R springs and the ride quality is not bad at all. I have no complaints.
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JVX6M First Lieutenant 166 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Comp Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I have had oem 21" with runflats, oem 20" with runflats both with stock size tires & custom 22" non runflats with 295 front and 335 rear widths all with no problems. Yes runflats are stiffer but also never really bothered me personally. For most it's piece of mind unless you have a spare tire kit which I never have on either or my E70's.
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howiedds D.D.S. 31 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 12 AW E70 X5d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (5)	try the eibachs if you are concerned with ride quality...seems whoever has em says its almost stock like ride than the h&rs __________________ Current: Jeep GC Overland Hemi 4x4 TOTALED: 2012 AW X5d with Sport+Prem, (Heartbroken how she left me) RETIRED: 2009 SG e92 M-Sport( I will miss you....)
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