[Eki88]

Originally Posted by dblock2151

^I don't mind the ride on H&R's for my 550i. I've always associated H&R with the younger crowd that likes the car to feel more raw, while Eibach (which I love) are usually a little higher and more forgiving.

I'm going to be doing the Dinan Shockware soon to see if the ride gets better with the H&R springs, or just move to coilovers later on down the line.

I went with H&R because they lowered the car the most, although on your 535 the front seems super low. My buddy has a 535 xdrive with H&R's and it wasn't anywhere near that low. Your front looks a lot like the 550i drop on H&R's, while usually the front is 1/4" to 1/2" higher than the 550i's.

Dave's 535i with H&R springs w/ 20" Forgestar's..


My 550i with H&R' springs with the same wheels/tires.

This is what I mean, there are so many 535 derives out there with the H&R's where the front isnt as slammed as mine. what's the deal with that? could it be not properly installed?

[Alan l.]

Judging by those two other cars on H&R i have a feeling the installer either messed up or you got the wrong springs for your car. Does H&R make Sport and Race springs for the F10?

I know in the past they do have the Sport version and Race where the drop is even more.

Alan

[ausfahrt]

Originally Posted by Supercomputers

Will post my hartage shots tomorrow but I love them, the guy at schidnerman had the acs and hartage side by side they look identical I think they are also made by ebiach. Ride is great a little more edge but still feels stock. Hartage drop is 30mm acs is 25mm .18 difference.

Im interested in how the Hartage springs look! Please post pics. Thanks

[Eki88]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Judging by those two other cars on H&R i have a feeling the installer either messed up or you got the wrong springs for your car. Does H&R make Sport and Race springs for the F10?

I know in the past they do have the Sport version and Race where the drop is even more.

Alan

This does not feel right. I hope I am wrong, but I have a gut feeling the shop installed the wrong springs for me. I knew I should have ordered myself and just brought them there. I just got off the phone with H&R. They were very helpful. They told me that they only make 1 type of springs for my car. The model numbers are below. I am going to check my springs to make sure they coincide. If not, then I need to call the shop ASAP.

Front #28947VA
Rear #28947HA

I am going to hold off on ordering the ACS until I confirm this.

[TheBlackGT]

Originally Posted by bxbadboyy88

This does not feel right. I hope I am wrong, but I have a gut feeling the shop installed the wrong springs for me. I knew I should have ordered myself and just brought them there. I just got off the phone with H&R. They were very helpful. They told me that they only make 1 type of springs for my car. The model numbers are below. I am going to check my springs to make sure they coincide. If not, then I need to call the shop ASAP.

Front #28947VA
Rear #28947HA

I am going to hold off on ordering the ACS until I confirm this.

Oh... let's hope everything works out right for you.

[StatenEye]

Post a picture of the springs, maybe they cut your stockers and charged you for a set. That drop is abnormal but it looks great.

[gre8tw8LL]

Originally Posted by MWPos

+1 for Eibach Pro Kit. ACS Springs may source to Eibach for manufacture, but Eibach's ride and ride height seem to be what you are seeking. This photo shows Eibach Pro Kit after six months on-car on 18" OEM wheels

How many fingers can you fit between the tire and front fender? I really want to get ACS springs because of all the positive reviews yet Eibachs are almost have the price and they specialize in manufacturing springs.. Human.. Decisions decisions.. Any other feedback from Eibach users?

[MWPos]

I measured using a ruler just now....here's the setup and the results:
Setup:
1) measured from the highest point of the fender's edge directly down and sighted across the ruler to the tire at the tire's highest point (the ruler was not pushed inwards in order to contact the tire).
2) the wheels are stock 18".
3) the tires are stock Goodyear RFTs.
4) the tires have 6/32" tread.
5) the tires are inflated to factory specifications.
results:
1 1/8" front
3/4" rear

Although the numbers may make it sound like the car's riding ass-low, it's OK because the rear fender well has tighter tolerances. As you can see on my car's side view on this thread's first page, the ride is level.
Hope this helps!