Received springs, BUT......

wzj519 · 04-02-2013, 05:09 PM

Folks here, I have received my springs(H&R 1.2'' front 1.0 rear) for my baby, but again hestitate to put it on, because some people said the ride quality will be really bad after installation. Can anyone tell me how will the ride quality real be comparing with stock setup?
Thanks

zerrantoss · 04-03-2013, 11:10 AM

IMO it feels quite alright...

wzj519 · 04-03-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by zerrantoss

IMO it feels quite alright...

DId u also lower you x6? Very similar to stock ones?

asiansf1 · 04-04-2013, 03:40 PM

The ride is stiffer!

zerrantoss · 04-05-2013, 09:40 AM

I have installed the same H&R drop, and changed out the stock run-flat tires to Continental Extreme Contact DWS.

The ride does feel stiffer when you drive over speed bumps.
But that doesn't bother me since you are meant to drive slow at the speed bumps..

Normal street driving feels the same as stock to me..

Mdelo79 · 04-07-2013, 09:19 PM

I know it's a different car, but when I put the hr springs on my M6 it was a much stiffer ride. And when driving on freeway it was quite bouncy. IMO it was not that great. Not really sure how they are on x6. Hopefully not the same... I'm also considering on doing a drop on the x6///M but not sure which route to go either. Prob just break the wallet and go for coil overs.

biglare · 04-09-2013, 05:01 AM

I've heard mixed reviews about the springs, however when installed correctly I think most people have been satisfied. It seems that most try to lower the rear more than they should and this really makes the ride suffer. When the rear is lowered to the recommended height, most have been pleased with the ride.

I am also torn between the springs and the coilovers. I think the installation price may be close to the same, but the adjustable options of the coilovers is the way I'm leaning at the moment.

wzj519 · 04-10-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zerrantoss

I have installed the same H&R drop, and changed out the stock run-flat tires to Continental Extreme Contact DWS.

The ride does feel stiffer when you drive over speed bumps.
But that doesn't bother me since you are meant to drive slow at the speed bumps..

Normal street driving feels the same as stock to me..

How about highway ride quality? I hate bounce.

wzj519 · 04-10-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mdelo79

I know it's a different car, but when I put the hr springs on my M6 it was a much stiffer ride. And when driving on freeway it was quite bouncy. IMO it was not that great. Not really sure how they are on x6. Hopefully not the same... I'm also considering on doing a drop on the x6///M but not sure which route to go either. Prob just break the wallet and go for coil overs.

Yes. My friend has done the KW coilovers and he totally satisfied with it. Go with it.

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zerrantoss First Lieutenant 25 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2011 X6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I have installed the same H&R drop, and changed out the stock run-flat tires to Continental Extreme Contact DWS. The ride does feel stiffer when you drive over speed bumps. But that doesn't bother me since you are meant to drive slow at the speed bumps.. Normal street driving feels the same as stock to me..
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Mdelo79 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: X6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I know it's a different car, but when I put the hr springs on my M6 it was a much stiffer ride. And when driving on freeway it was quite bouncy. IMO it was not that great. Not really sure how they are on x6. Hopefully not the same... I'm also considering on doing a drop on the x6///M but not sure which route to go either. Prob just break the wallet and go for coil overs.
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biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	I've heard mixed reviews about the springs, however when installed correctly I think most people have been satisfied. It seems that most try to lower the rear more than they should and this really makes the ride suffer. When the rear is lowered to the recommended height, most have been pleased with the ride. I am also torn between the springs and the coilovers. I think the installation price may be close to the same, but the adjustable options of the coilovers is the way I'm leaning at the moment. __________________ Prev: Individual F80 M3 - Fjord Blue/Silverstone(interior) \| Fashion Grey(exterior) GTS
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