Before/After H&R spring install on my 535i

Juiced46 · 01-20-2013, 03:49 PM

I installed my H&R springs on my 2013 535i Msport a week ago. Car looks much better but slightly disappointed with the drop. I did a before and after measurement. My after measurement I did 1 week after the spring install to allow them to settle. Front came down just about 1" and the rear came down 5/8". Much less of a drop then the advertised 1.4" F 1.3" R.

Measurements were taken from the ground to the bottom of the fender, using the center cap on the wheels to center it. Measurements were 27 5/8" on all 4 corners. After in the front is 26 7/8" and rear 27"

Here are the pics

BEFORE

AFTER

Paulreyes2 · 01-20-2013, 05:22 PM

Very nice! I have the same springs

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 01-20-2013, 07:35 PM

It looks much better than original.
Msports have a lower stance than a standard 5,
so the drop will not be as substantial.

MWPos · 01-20-2013, 11:55 PM

No matter what the numbers say, the drop makes a world of difference. Looks Great!

masuzu · 01-23-2013, 10:41 PM

Are those 18"?

TiltedBrim · 01-24-2013, 02:27 AM

Something doesn't seem quite right.... Are those 20" rims?

Juiced46 · 01-24-2013, 06:55 AM

They are 18s. Reason being these are my snow wheels and tires. Didnt want to put snow tires on the factory 19s. I have a set of forgestar f14s waiting to go on when spring rolls around

Douggie · 01-25-2013, 04:02 AM

How's the ride quality? Does it feel less "floaty"?

Juiced46 · 01-25-2013, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douggie

How's the ride quality? Does it feel less "floaty"?

Ride quality is still as smooth as stock. Still has a "floaty" feeling but not as bad. It tightened up the suspension some but I wouldn't say "OMG its a night and day difference" I am still riding on 18" snow tires, so handling isnt optimal at the moment.

mikey0120 · 01-25-2013, 11:18 PM

Car is coming along nicely. Love what you have done so far.

turbologist · 01-26-2013, 07:34 PM

Should've measured from the center cap to the bottom of the fender, not from the ground to the fender. Now you brought tire pressure into the equation.

Stance looks good though.

Juiced46 · 01-27-2013, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey0120

Car is coming along nicely. Love what you have done so far.

Thanks! Have a few more parts to install, just waiting for it to warm up here in CT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbologist

Should've measured from the center cap to the bottom of the fender, not from the ground to the fender. Now you brought tire pressure into the equation.

Stance looks good though.

Tire pressure was identical, checked that before measuring both times.

01-20-2013, 03:49 PM	#1
Juiced46 Captain Drives: 03 Turbo Cobra, 2011 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 972 iTrader: (3)	Before/After H&R spring install on my 535i I installed my H&R springs on my 2013 535i Msport a week ago. Car looks much better but slightly disappointed with the drop. I did a before and after measurement. My after measurement I did 1 week after the spring install to allow them to settle. Front came down just about 1" and the rear came down 5/8". Much less of a drop then the advertised 1.4" F 1.3" R. Measurements were taken from the ground to the bottom of the fender, using the center cap on the wheels to center it. Measurements were 27 5/8" on all 4 corners. After in the front is 26 7/8" and rear 27" Here are the pics BEFORE AFTER __________________ 2013 Alpine White F10 535i. JB4 S2, Quad Tip Magnaflow Exhaust, H&R Springs 2011 335ix Le Mans Blue w/ M Sport SOLD 2003 Turbo Cobra 765rwhp/650rwtq 9.77@126 pump gas, lifting @ the 1000ft mark
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01-23-2013, 10:41 PM	#5
masuzu Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 528i M-Sport and BMW X1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 44 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 528i M-Sport [0.00]	Are those 18"? __________________ BMW X1\|sDrive 18i\|Black\|19" BMW Peformance Rim\| BMW 528i M-Sport 2012\|Alpine White\|

01-24-2013, 06:55 AM	#7
Juiced46 Captain Drives: 03 Turbo Cobra, 2011 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 972 iTrader: (3)	They are 18s. Reason being these are my snow wheels and tires. Didnt want to put snow tires on the factory 19s. I have a set of forgestar f14s waiting to go on when spring rolls around __________________ 2013 Alpine White F10 535i. JB4 S2, Quad Tip Magnaflow Exhaust, H&R Springs 2011 335ix Le Mans Blue w/ M Sport SOLD 2003 Turbo Cobra 765rwhp/650rwtq 9.77@126 pump gas, lifting @ the 1000ft mark

01-25-2013, 11:18 PM	#10
mikey0120 Second Lieutenant Drives: F10 535Xi M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 251 iTrader: (8)	Car is coming along nicely. Love what you have done so far. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 535Xi M-Sport Retired: 2010 E90 335i M-Sport Retired: 2007 E90 335i Retired: 2001 E46 330i

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01-20-2013, 05:22 PM	#2
Paulreyes2 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 f10 528 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buena Park, OC Posts: 249 iTrader: (1)	Very nice! I have the same springs

01-20-2013, 07:35 PM	#3
MELLOWYELLOW06 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 535 MSport & 2012 650i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	It looks much better than original. Msports have a lower stance than a standard 5, so the drop will not be as substantial.

01-20-2013, 11:55 PM	#4
MWPos Private First Class Drives: 2011 535i, SG Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 153 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [5.00]	No matter what the numbers say, the drop makes a world of difference. Looks Great!

01-24-2013, 02:27 AM	#6
TiltedBrim Enlisted Member Drives: F10 BMW 550i ///M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kansas, United States Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Something doesn't seem quite right.... Are those 20" rims?

01-25-2013, 04:02 AM	#8
Douggie Private Drives: BMW X1, 5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Asia Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	How's the ride quality? Does it feel less "floaty"?

01-26-2013, 07:34 PM	#11
turbologist Emperor Drives: Range Rover SC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 326 iTrader: (0)	Should've measured from the center cap to the bottom of the fender, not from the ground to the fender. Now you brought tire pressure into the equation. Stance looks good though.