Help with decisions on lowering springs.

PeterA90 · 02-14-2017, 04:01 PM

Hey, guys currently have a 340 xdrive on 19's with EDC.

From H&R's, DINAN, & ACS Lowering Springs... which out of these is the best route to go for a nice drop and daily driving?

And, yes I've searched but all I read is mixed reviews. Particularly with H&R's. ACS seems like the favorite around here.

zcspec · 02-14-2017, 05:24 PM

All the referenced manufactures make quality stuff. I really believe it's going to break down to personal preference and past experiences. On my current F30 with EDC, I run H&Rs and have no complaints. I'll be augmenting this setup with Dinan's Shockware tomorrow so I have no loyalty to one specific brand.

PeterA90 · 02-14-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zcspec

All the referenced manufactures make quality stuff. I really believe it's going to break down to personal preference and past experiences. On my current F30 with EDC, I run H&Rs and have no complaints. I'll be augmenting this setup with Dinan's Shockware tomorrow so I have no loyalty to one specific brand.

Thanks brother! How long have you run them for?

BonesBMW · 02-15-2017, 09:24 AM

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5#post21277865

zcspec · 02-15-2017, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterA90

Thanks brother! How long have you run them for?

I've had my H&Rs on for 6 months now.

KC Bimmer · 02-15-2017, 07:58 PM

I went with Dinan and would recommend them. ACS was the other option I was considering too. I opted against H&R due to being the largest drop of the 3 which would wear out the stock shocks/struts the quickest.

PeterA90 · 02-15-2017, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

I went with Dinan and would recommend them. ACS was the other option I was considering too. I opted against H&R due to being the largest drop of the 3 which would wear out the stock shocks/struts the quickest.

How's the drop look in person? And how does it drive?

carlr · 02-16-2017, 03:05 AM

I went with H&R Sport for my xDrive. The Sport version from H&R has a less aggressive drop than the H&R Super Sport and I was quite happy with the more moderate drop.

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Please note it is xDrive, so about 10mm higher from factory..

KC Bimmer · 02-16-2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterA90

How's the drop look in person? And how does it drive?

Drives much firmer and handles so much better. The drop was 0.5 inches in front and 1.25 inches in rear. Prior to the drop my rear was 3/8 higher now after the drop the rear is 3/8 lower than the front. That's the only negative. I wish ground to fender was the same front and back.

PeterA90 · 02-16-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by carlr

I went with H&R Sport for my xDrive. The Sport version from H&R has a less aggressive drop than the H&R Super Sport and I was quite happy with the more moderate drop.

Before:

After:

Please note it is xDrive, so about 10mm higher from factory..

Man that looks like a nice drop... I like it

PeterA90 · 02-16-2017, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

Drives much firmer and handles so much better. The drop was 0.5 inches in front and 1.25 inches in rear. Prior to the drop my rear was 3/8 higher now after the drop the rear is 3/8 lower than the front. That's the only negative. I wish ground to fender was the same front and back.

Does it look uneven or odd? I thought it was suppose too drop an inch in the front. Have you asked DINAN? Maybe the springs are wrong?

KC Bimmer · 02-19-2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterA90

Does it look uneven or odd? I thought it was suppose too drop an inch in the front. Have you asked DINAN? Maybe the springs are wrong?

Others have stated the same that the front doesn't drop quite as much. It doesn't look odd but doesn't look perfect.

bmw5858 · 02-20-2017, 07:29 AM

Have you consider Vogtland spring? A great product, great quality! Made by Eibach, these were made in germany and offer a 10 years warranty on the product!! Price is under H&R. Just went with that for my f33! Waiting summer to install them but had read a lot about them and really good reviews! worth a try!

StLMO · 02-21-2017, 09:01 PM

Don't have an xDrive but just got Dinan springs and bumpstops installed this past weekend on a 335i with EDC. The front is also a bit higher than the rear but after putting on my summer wheels the gap is very slight now. To me the ride seems to be the same but the floating feeling is gone. I also had the Dinan shockware installed and the ride feel is about perfect in comfort and sport. Sport+ feels a bit jarring considering the bad highway conditions here.

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zcspec Lieutenant 214 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 911/Boxster/Model Y Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	All the referenced manufactures make quality stuff. I really believe it's going to break down to personal preference and past experiences. On my current F30 with EDC, I run H&Rs and have no complaints. I'll be augmenting this setup with Dinan's Shockware tomorrow so I have no loyalty to one specific brand.
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BonesBMW New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335d Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Got a set of ACS springs for sale http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5#post21277865
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KC Bimmer Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	I went with Dinan and would recommend them. ACS was the other option I was considering too. I opted against H&R due to being the largest drop of the 3 which would wear out the stock shocks/struts the quickest. __________________ 2013 335i xdrive BSM Sportline: FBO (ER FMIC, catless DP, CP, TIC, AFE dry filter, JB4 Map 2 or 5), Dinan springs, Doss Wheels (19x8.5), DWSO6 255/35/19, M4 Style Rear Spoiler, M Grille, Painted Whiskers/Front Reflectors Previous: 2006 330i (stock), sold at 152k miles after 10.5 years
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carlr Private First Class 99 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2022 G22 M440i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I went with H&R Sport for my xDrive. The Sport version from H&R has a less aggressive drop than the H&R Super Sport and I was quite happy with the more moderate drop. Before: After: Please note it is xDrive, so about 10mm higher from factory.. __________________ My F36 Build Thread - Mods + Car Audio [Mosconi, Gladen]
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bmw5858 Lieutenant 193 Rep 495 Posts Drives: bmw 340i 2018 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Have you consider Vogtland spring? A great product, great quality! Made by Eibach, these were made in germany and offer a 10 years warranty on the product!! Price is under H&R. Just went with that for my f33! Waiting summer to install them but had read a lot about them and really good reviews! worth a try! __________________ Bmw 435M 2014 Convertible SOLD! Bmw 340i X drive 2018 New orange sunset, Manual transmission, M performance I & II, M performance front lip, side extension rear diffuser, tinted windows. : SOLD Back in old N55 love! Bmw 335 EBII M performance edition : ER Downpipes, VRSF Chargepipe, VRSF HD 6.5 Intercooler, BM3 Stage 2 93 octane, MPPSK, H&R Spring
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