AC Schnitzer or H&R Springs

Hiep410 · 12-19-2014, 12:06 AM

Which one would you choose for springs and why? I'm planning on dropping the F10 on 19".

Chili Palmer · 12-19-2014, 03:44 PM

I can only speak for the ACS springs, they did firm up the ride a little and drop the car down a little bit more then one inch to 1-1/4", running 20" wheels I think it's the perfect drop and looks awesome.

From what I have read here on the forum, the H&R's will give you a rougher ride, but they will also lower the car a little bit more than the ACS springs. Some people love the H&R's, some people hate them, but I don't think I have heard any negatives about the ACS springs other than they are twice the price of the H&R's and the older ones made creaky noises that turned out to be the spring coils rubbing together, but that has since been resolved.

Do some searching on the forum to see what comes up, for what you want the H&R's may be best, but in my opinion when they are given away when you buy a set of wheels from some of the vendors in lieu of a discount, they must be really cheap (and most of the time you get what you pay for).

CP

bake · 12-20-2014, 07:10 AM

I have ACS and think the drop is perfect. Not too extreme that it cheapens the look of the car, but just enough to have 20" wheels nicely fill out the wheel well. I can honestly say that there was no negative effect on ride quality. It is a great product.

MWPos · 12-20-2014, 08:50 AM

ACS +1 (and I tried Eibach first)

Hiep410 · 12-20-2014, 01:41 PM

Acs it is

Bobby_Drake · 12-22-2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWPos

ACS +1 (and I tried Eibach first)

+1 on ACS

SteelersF10 · 12-23-2014, 05:14 AM

+1 on H&R....Just install them on my 2011 550....The ride and handling quality is awesome. I would even say better than the OEM springs......

FeckinSpaceman · 12-23-2014, 06:54 AM

I've got a set of H&R on the way personally so I can't speak to ride quality yet. I Iiked the drop that I've seen from others running them in pictures. ...I'm looking for improvement in looks and performance.

It's hard to beat the price at under $300 shipped. I was going to go with a cheaper set of coillovers but saw plenty of great reviews on the H&R springs. So went that way to save money for other mods.

SonicEndeavor · 12-27-2014, 03:10 PM

When looking at H&R springs, keep in mind that H&R offers two different springs - OE Sport and Sport, which have different spring rates as well as different drops.

zugellos · 12-28-2014, 05:52 PM

+1 for H&R Sport springs. I have the full-on DHP/Addaptive suspension setup so I couldn't do coilovers. This more aggressive variant of the H&R's was the only way to go for me to get the best esthetic appearance.

cloudz7 · 12-29-2014, 11:43 PM

I thought acs springs and eibach were the same spring

FeckinSpaceman · 01-01-2015, 06:35 PM

I just had my h&r installed yesterday and I am very happy with the results!

[IMG]

[/IMG]

SonicEndeavor · 01-01-2015, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloudz7

I thought acs springs and eibach were the same spring

They are made in the same factory, but to different specs and have different drops.

voyagergab · 01-15-2015, 03:32 PM

ACS+++

Had H&R originally.

pvas540 · 01-18-2015, 04:35 PM

Very happy and reasonable price.

12-19-2014, 12:06 AM	#1
Hiep410 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 528i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Schertz iTrader: (0)	AC Schnitzer or H&R Springs Which one would you choose for springs and why? I'm planning on dropping the F10 on 19".
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-19-2014, 03:44 PM	#2
Chili Palmer Master Of My Domain 89 Rep 669 Posts Drives: 2015 650i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	I can only speak for the ACS springs, they did firm up the ride a little and drop the car down a little bit more then one inch to 1-1/4", running 20" wheels I think it's the perfect drop and looks awesome. From what I have read here on the forum, the H&R's will give you a rougher ride, but they will also lower the car a little bit more than the ACS springs. Some people love the H&R's, some people hate them, but I don't think I have heard any negatives about the ACS springs other than they are twice the price of the H&R's and the older ones made creaky noises that turned out to be the spring coils rubbing together, but that has since been resolved. Do some searching on the forum to see what comes up, for what you want the H&R's may be best, but in my opinion when they are given away when you buy a set of wheels from some of the vendors in lieu of a discount, they must be really cheap (and most of the time you get what you pay for). CP __________________ RIP: 2015 Black Sapphire Metallic 650i Gran Coupe, 343 Wheels, Michelin Pilot Super Sports 255 F / 285 R, M6 Front Grilles. Coming - M6 Comp. Mufflers, Carbon Fiber Diffuser & Spoiler.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-20-2014, 07:10 AM	#3
bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,196 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	I have ACS and think the drop is perfect. Not too extreme that it cheapens the look of the car, but just enough to have 20" wheels nicely fill out the wheel well. I can honestly say that there was no negative effect on ride quality. It is a great product. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-20-2014, 08:50 AM	#4
MWPos Lieutenant 81 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Penasquitos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535i [0.00]	ACS +1 (and I tried Eibach first) __________________ Regards, MWPos
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-20-2014, 01:41 PM	#5
Hiep410 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 528i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Schertz iTrader: (0)	Acs it is
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-23-2014, 05:14 AM	#7
SteelersF10 Private 13 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW F10 550 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chucktown, SC iTrader: (0)	+1 on H&R....Just install them on my 2011 550....The ride and handling quality is awesome. I would even say better than the OEM springs...... __________________ "Truly, The Ultimate Driving Machine"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-23-2014, 06:54 AM	#8
FeckinSpaceman Captain 270 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 22' M240i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW M240i [0.00]	I've got a set of H&R on the way personally so I can't speak to ride quality yet. I Iiked the drop that I've seen from others running them in pictures. ...I'm looking for improvement in looks and performance. It's hard to beat the price at under $300 shipped. I was going to go with a cheaper set of coillovers but saw plenty of great reviews on the H&R springs. So went that way to save money for other mods. __________________ 2022 M240i Thundernight Metallic / Oyster Previous 2019 540, 2018 M3 CS, 2015 M3, 2011 550i, 2013 335i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-27-2014, 03:10 PM	#9
SonicEndeavor Lieutenant 48 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 2014 535i MSport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	When looking at H&R springs, keep in mind that H&R offers two different springs - OE Sport and Sport, which have different spring rates as well as different drops. __________________ 2014 LCI 535i /// M-Sport - SAT, Premium package, HK Audio, Drivers Assistance, Top/Side/Rear cameras, multi-contour seats. Mods: V2 coilovers, Michelin PS4S, Opticoat Pro, Quad black chrome exhaust tips. Last edited by SonicEndeavor; 01-01-2015 at 07:37 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-28-2014, 05:52 PM	#10
zugellos Second Lieutenant 91 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCaL iTrader: (2)	+1 for H&R Sport springs. I have the full-on DHP/Addaptive suspension setup so I couldn't do coilovers. This more aggressive variant of the H&R's was the only way to go for me to get the best esthetic appearance.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-29-2014, 11:43 PM	#11
cloudz7 Private 22 Rep 84 Posts Drives: e93 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westchester NY, iTrader: (0)	I thought acs springs and eibach were the same spring
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-01-2015, 06:35 PM	#12
FeckinSpaceman Captain 270 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 22' M240i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW M240i [0.00]	I just had my h&r installed yesterday and I am very happy with the results! [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 2022 M240i Thundernight Metallic / Oyster Previous 2019 540, 2018 M3 CS, 2015 M3, 2011 550i, 2013 335i Last edited by FeckinSpaceman; 01-01-2015 at 07:12 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-15-2015, 03:32 PM	#14
voyagergab Major 633 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: G82 M4 6MT, G01/F97 X3M Join Date: May 2014 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	ACS+++ Had H&R originally.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2015, 04:35 PM	#15
pvas540 Private First Class 15 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2015 F83 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dearborn, Mich. iTrader: (1)	HR sport drop Very happy and reasonable price.
	Appreciate 0 Quote