535 H&R or Eibach springs?

jtrejo · 01-13-2019, 03:35 PM

I had h& R's on my e60 then went BC coilover and loved it, but now i have a F10 and she needs to be lowered asap so what springs do you all recommend ?

ezaircon4jc · 01-13-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrejo

I had h& R's on my e60 then went BC coilover and loved it, but now i have a F10 and she needs to be lowered asap so what springs do you all recommend ?

The options for my last car were Eibach and H&R. I chose Eibach as they were progressive springs (like the factory springs) AND they drop wasn't as radical as the Eibach's.

I returned to stock height as the lowering springs over-stressed the upper ball joints and they wore out rather quickly. Replacement wasn't inexpensive as I had to replace the entire upper A-arm!

windowmaker · 01-13-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

I chose Eibach as they were progressive springs (like the factory springs) AND they drop wasn't as radical as the Eibach's.

what

ezaircon4jc · 01-13-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by windowmaker

what

Whoops!!! The H&R had a lower drop...

jtrejo · 01-13-2019, 08:48 PM

so H&R?

ezaircon4jc · 01-13-2019, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrejo

so H&R?

Depends on how low you want to go. I had Eibach on my last car and I couldn't clear some speed bumps without scraping. Had I installed the H&R I wouldn't have been able to get over the speed bump at all! I had also installed Sprint springs that were between the Eibach's and H&R. IIRC, for the Lincoln LS Eibach was about 1.1 inches, Sprint was about 1.5 inches and H&R was something like 2 inches. With an already low clearance car 2" could make some dips, speed bumps and driveways impassible.

lsturbointeg · 01-13-2019, 10:48 PM

why not coilovers?

jtrejo · 01-14-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

why not coilovers?

are your for sale? not looking to spend that much right now maybe later, just looking for springs for now once shocks go ill do coil overs

lsturbointeg · 01-14-2019, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrejo

are your for sale? not looking to spend that much right now maybe later, just looking for springs for now once shocks go ill do coil overs

I hear ya! But no, mine are not for sale. I love them too much Haha! Got them from a member here for a ridiculous price

Jamrockbwoy · 01-24-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

why not coilovers?

Which ones do you have?

lsturbointeg · 01-24-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamrockbwoy

Which ones do you have?

KWV1's. biggest improvement on my suspension since the F10 is pretty damn heavy. I can hit corners and 360 on ramps without breaking tires but when I do the car sticks. and it's all preference but none of the Springs in the market would allow my car to sit as low as I want without going coilovers

ChiNorm · 01-24-2019, 01:34 PM

I have KW V3 and like them a lot.

Good luck.

clone000 · 01-24-2019, 09:03 PM

i have mono SS coilover... pending install.

I have HR sways. amazing.

Ickdeep · 01-28-2019, 12:51 PM

I went with H&R for my 535i when I had it. It was just the perfect amount of drop. I had it on for 2 years before I sold the car.

https://f10.5post.com/forums/showthr...293245&page=13

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 01-28-2019, 01:10 PM

I put the H&R on my 535 as well.

Perfect stance and never had a problem.

Car drove better than factory suspension.

MOBF10 · 01-28-2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

I went with H&R for my 535i when I had it. It was just the perfect amount of drop. I had it on for 2 years before I sold the car.

https://f10.5post.com/forums/showthr...293245&page=13

What front lip was that?

Ickdeep · 01-28-2019, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

I went with H&R for my 535i when I had it. It was just the perfect amount of drop. I had it on for 2 years before I sold the car.

https://f10.5post.com/forums/showthr...45&page=13

What front lip was that?

It was from eBay and then I got it wrapped.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F261885111276

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