Anyone running H&R sports springs?

j6yd · 04-11-2016, 10:28 PM

I've used H&R springs and KW coilovers in the past but on cars..

Any good on the X5? ride height/quality?

Pics would be great..

socale39 · 04-11-2016, 10:46 PM

Search my friend. There are plenty of threads out there going over the H&R springs for our vehicles.

jrmccain · 04-11-2016, 10:49 PM

I had the 1" on my X5M and couldn't handle the ride. It was way too bouncy and jarring. I know, "To each his own." And some are okay with the H&R setup - it works for them.

But for me, I only lasted 4 days before I had to go back to stock. It was an expensive experiment.

My experience was that you're giving up a lot of comfort to achieve style and in my opinion it wasn't a worthwhile the tradeoff. Just my .02

gixxerboy63 · 04-12-2016, 09:14 AM

I have the H&R 1.2" with lowering links in the rear (Because self-leveling), set to 30-1/4" from the ground to the top of the wheel arch. I am also riding on 22" wheels with Pirelli Scorpions in place of the standard 20" wheels with RFTs. This setup rides better /smoother than stock, yet also has less body roll and feels more planted in the turns.

Mine is not bouncy at all. I feel like it is perfect!

Some say that if you are experiencing bounce that you should raise the rear slightly to give the vehicle a bit of rake.

j6yd · 04-12-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by socale39

Search my friend. There are plenty of threads out there going over the H&R springs for our vehicles.

I did this already and it didn't return what I was looking for!

j6yd · 04-12-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

I have the H&R 1.2" with lowering links in the rear (Because self-leveling), set to 30-1/4" from the ground to the top of the wheel arch. I am also riding on 22" wheels with Pirelli Scorpions in place of the standard 20" wheels with RFTs. This setup rides better /smoother than stock, yet also has less body roll and feels more planted in the turns.

Mine is not bouncy at all. I feel like it is perfect!

Some say that if you are experiencing bounce that you should raise the rear slightly to give the vehicle a bit of rake.

Just the kind response I was after, that looks and sounds perfect thanks!

Do you have the adaptive drive?

j6yd · 04-12-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jrmccain

I had the 1" on my X5M and couldn't handle the ride. It was way too bouncy and jarring. I know, "To each his own." And some are okay with the H&R setup - it works for them.

But for me, I only lasted 4 days before I had to go back to stock. It was an expensive experiment.

My experience was that you're giving up a lot of comfort to achieve style and in my opinion it wasn't a worthwhile the tradeoff. Just my .02

I ran H&Rs on my last audi then switched out to KW v3 coilovers. The KW's on the street were only marginally better but awesome on the track, I found the H&R's to be great so I'm suprised. I guess SUV's are slightly different

Do you have adaptive drive? I really couldn't imagine it being any different loosing an 1" or 2.

jrmccain · 04-12-2016, 08:45 PM

I'm definitely not trying to discourage you from putting H&Rs on your truck. I realize that everybody has a different threshold for what is acceptable and I just wanted to share my experience with the springs. Although the truck looked great, it was just too harsh and jarring to drive.

The only real way to settle it is to do what I did and try them.

Tritan84 · 04-13-2016, 08:38 AM

I'm running the 1.2" kit without self-leveling on staggered 20's. Feels close to stock. No noticeable increase in bounce

Ryan_M · 04-13-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tritan84

I'm running the 1.2" kit without self-leveling on staggered 20's. Feels close to stock. No noticeable increase in bounce

I second this, am running the same exact setup. No noticeable difference at all.

95wildtt · 04-13-2016, 01:48 PM

Have had the 1.2" on my 2008 4.8 for 5+ years, on 22" Vorsteiners...
Ride is prefect and look is awesome!

denaliman · 04-13-2016, 04:26 PM

I have the full Dinan suspension kit on my X6M. Couldn't be happier. About a 1.2" drop after it settles. Best off all it retains the factory EDC. I have summer 22" with Pirelli 335's on rear and 295's up front.

X5ist · 04-17-2016, 02:25 AM

Me too 1.2" dropped

bmwshane · 04-17-2016, 09:16 AM

Had H&R 2". Just upgraded to kw. So much better. Spring are for sale.

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jrmccain Private First Class 48 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2022 M5C Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (1)	I had the 1" on my X5M and couldn't handle the ride. It was way too bouncy and jarring. I know, "To each his own." And some are okay with the H&R setup - it works for them. But for me, I only lasted 4 days before I had to go back to stock. It was an expensive experiment. My experience was that you're giving up a lot of comfort to achieve style and in my opinion it wasn't a worthwhile the tradeoff. Just my .02
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gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1035 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	I have the H&R 1.2" with lowering links in the rear (Because self-leveling), set to 30-1/4" from the ground to the top of the wheel arch. I am also riding on 22" wheels with Pirelli Scorpions in place of the standard 20" wheels with RFTs. This setup rides better /smoother than stock, yet also has less body roll and feels more planted in the turns. Mine is not bouncy at all. I feel like it is perfect! Some say that if you are experiencing bounce that you should raise the rear slightly to give the vehicle a bit of rake. __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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jrmccain Private First Class 48 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2022 M5C Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (1)	I'm definitely not trying to discourage you from putting H&Rs on your truck. I realize that everybody has a different threshold for what is acceptable and I just wanted to share my experience with the springs. Although the truck looked great, it was just too harsh and jarring to drive. The only real way to settle it is to do what I did and try them.
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Tritan84 Private First Class 24 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I'm running the 1.2" kit without self-leveling on staggered 20's. Feels close to stock. No noticeable increase in bounce
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95wildtt Need mo $$s 827 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Competition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, IN iTrader: (0)	Have had the 1.2" on my 2008 4.8 for 5+ years, on 22" Vorsteiners... Ride is prefect and look is awesome! __________________ 2020 TRM-BLACK X4///M Competition 2020 Porsche Macan 1995 Dodge Stealth TwinTurbo Past: 2020 X3M, 2019 TTS, 2008 X5 4.8 M Sport
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denaliman Major 470 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X6M Competition Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 X6M [0.00]	I have the full Dinan suspension kit on my X6M. Couldn't be happier. About a 1.2" drop after it settles. Best off all it retains the factory EDC. I have summer 22" with Pirelli 335's on rear and 295's up front. __________________ _____________________________________ 2021 X6M Competition, 2021 Audi SQ5 Technik, 2013 Audi S4
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X5ist Private First Class 11 Rep 137 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Me too 1.2" dropped Attached Images __________________ 2007 X5 4.8i Sports, Adaptive Drive, Rear Entertainment -In 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo AWD -In 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 -Out 2007 MB ML63 AMG- Out 2007 Acura MDX SH AWD Elite Package - Out 2008 Infiniti EX35 Journey iAWD - Out 2003 Nissan Murano SE AWD - Out2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD Tech Package- Out 2001 Subaru WRX - Out 1999 Subaru Forester S - Out 2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD - Out
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04-17-2016, 09:16 AM	#14
bmwshane New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Had H&R 2". Just upgraded to kw. So much better. Spring are for sale.
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