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      03-05-2012, 12:44 PM   #1
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H&R vs Eibach Pro-Kit ?

2011 bmw 535i non msport whats better i know there are lots of other springs but would like know about these thx
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      03-05-2012, 01:37 PM   #2
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I heard good reviews about the H&R. They're the lowest-height springs offered for the F10. I haven't heard anything about the Eibach, but H&R is what the BMW guys prefer.

Keep in mind that your stock shocks will go out faster, regardless of what H&R and Eibach claim. If you sell the car/trading it later, it will be costly to replace the blown shocks. I suggest going with Coilovers. If you do it, do it right the first time (or you'll pay to get it re-done).

There's a ton of reviews about H&R vs. Coilovers on this Forum. Example below:

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...1&highlight=V3
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Kw seems to be the one I'll go with but which 1
Kw 1 or 2 or 3 series
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Kw seems to be the one I'll go with but which 1
Kw 1 or 2 or 3 series
I wouldn't go with V1, it allows no damping adjustability. If you don't like the ride setting out of the box, then you're F*CKED.

V2 allows you to adjust rebound, which helps you dial in the ride comfort.

V3 allows you to adjust compression rate and rebound, which is too advance for most drivers.

*Keep in mind if you have EDC (Electronic Damping Control - Not equipped with 2011 non-Sport), you'll need to order the KW EDC delete kit. Go with V2 unless you track your F10 often.
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I heard good reviews about the H&R. They're the lowest-height springs offered for the F10. I haven't heard anything about the Eibach, but H&R is what the BMW guys prefer.

Keep in mind that your stock shocks will go out faster, regardless of what H&R and Eibach claim. If you sell the car/trading it later, it will be costly to replace the blown shocks. I suggest going with Coilovers. If you do it, do it right the first time (or you'll pay to get it re-done).

There's a ton of reviews about H&R vs. Coilovers on this Forum. Example below:

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...1&highlight=V3

I have used the Eibach on my E60 and driven 100,000+ km without a problem.

I have H&R on my F10 now and is really a cheap price for it's look as I don't track my car. The H&R does a pretty good job and the comfort is still there, before the swap, it's too boat like. Now it's the way a Bimmer should be.

I will swap to K&W if my shock goes, but by then I don't know if i would be still driving my F10.
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