What suspension should I get?

Abender287 · 08-14-2019, 12:17 PM

I just put my new wheels and tires on. Want to lower it some. But don't want to take the ride quality completely away. Which lowering springs are good?[IMG][/IMG]

95wildtt · 08-14-2019, 01:07 PM

WOW, those look GREAT!

I have the H&R 1.2" springs on my 4.8, and have for several years.
Looks much more aggressive, but doesn't make the ride unbearable, even with those 22" wheels.

http://www.hrsprings.com/application...s/4/1301/2012/

Abender287 · 08-14-2019, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 95wildtt

WOW, those look GREAT!

I have the H&R 1.2" springs on my 4.8, and have for several years.
Looks much more aggressive, but doesn't make the ride unbearable, even with those 22" wheels.

http://www.hrsprings.com/application/search/results/4/1301/2012/

Thank you!! Took 2 months to find the right wheels. And yeah I want lower it. But don't want to be a bad ride. I heard the H&R 2in drop are not too good of a ride

95wildtt · 08-14-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Abender287

I heard the H&R 2in drop are not too good of a ride

That's why I went with the 1.2", the 2" is too much for most people.

ncbimma · 08-14-2019, 08:55 PM

Any ride quality is going to be compromised when you lower the vehicle and dont pair the rest of the suspension with that drop. I have h&r 2.0 and yes it bottoms out bc of bumpstops but the look is savage- which is why I wanted to lower it in the first place.
If you want drop and ride, look to a full coilovers kit and not just springs.

Abender287 · 08-15-2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ncbimma

Any ride quality is going to be compromised when you lower the vehicle and dont pair the rest of the suspension with that drop. I have h&r 2.0 and yes it bottoms out bc of bumpstops but the look is savage- which is why I wanted to lower it in the first place.
If you want drop and ride, look to a full coilovers kit and not just springs.

Did you change the bump stops? Some say to get the dinan bump stops

Nyc Dito · 08-15-2019, 09:34 AM

Im not sure how ride quality differs from KW V3's to HR's, but I say go for KW's!

ayaxe60 · 08-20-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Abender287

Did you change the bump stops? Some say to get the dinan bump stops

Just get the F10 M5 bumpstops if you're lowering. Same end result without the premium cost of the Dinan name on it.

mitch808 · 08-21-2019, 12:59 PM

Grab a set of Bilstein B8's to go with your lowering springs. It'll really tighten up the ride and improve performance and comfort

ryansbmw · 08-21-2019, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch808

Grab a set of Bilstein B8's to go with your lowering springs. It'll really tighten up the ride and improve performance and comfort

Aren’t the B8s the ones that are never in stock anywhere? Or was that a different model?

sunny_j · 08-21-2019, 06:23 PM

yep. they are hardly in stock

Ebtahi98 · 08-22-2019, 12:09 AM

I got the KW variant 3 coil overs, fully adj - compression/Rebound- awesome ! Also you can adjust ride height. And no CEL’s ! - install drive around and adjust to your liking.

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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)	WOW, those look GREAT! I have the H&R 1.2" springs on my 4.8, and have for several years. Looks much more aggressive, but doesn't make the ride unbearable, even with those 22" wheels. http://www.hrsprings.com/application...s/4/1301/2012/ __________________ 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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