[abramelkyzedeck]

Thinking of lowering my F36 435i msport(With adaptive suspension) with H&R sport springs. I have read mixed reviews in terms ride quality compared to stock springs.

Appreciate if you guys can chip in your thoughts.

Thanks.

[terminator335i]

Try this thread: F30 M Sport with H&R supersport springs http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1174855

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by abramelkyzedeck

Thinking of lowering my F36 435i msport(With adaptive suspension) with H&R sport springs. I have read mixed reviews in terms ride quality compared to stock springs.

Appreciate if you guys can chip in your thoughts.

Thanks.

Very popular springs for the F30 ... Pretty sure you will like it

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by terminator335i

Try this thread: F30 M Sport with H&R supersport springs http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1174855

Don't think the super sport springs will fit his car since it is an F36
http://www.hrsprings.com/application...ts/4/1720/2015

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by abramelkyzedeck

Thinking of lowering my F36 435i msport(With adaptive suspension) with H&R sport springs. I have read mixed reviews in terms ride quality compared to stock springs.

Appreciate if you guys can chip in your thoughts.

Thanks.

If you have the Adaptive Suspension, why would you not go for the Dinan springs + Dinan Shockware?

[CQVD330]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

If you have the Adaptive Suspension, why would you not go for the Dinan springs + Dinan Shockware?

This combo (Dinan or H&R springs) + Shockware IS the way to go

[abramelkyzedeck]

Appreciate for the tip guys.

Will probably try the H&R sport springs first and then go for the Dinan Shockware tune if need be.

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by abramelkyzedeck

Appreciate for the tip guys.

Will probably try the H&R sport springs first and then go for the Dinan Shockware tune if need be.

Why even bother? Just go for Dinan springs + Dinan Shockware. Why even risk the chance of it not being matched well?

[koryrykman]

I have HR Sports and 20' wheels. The ride is perfect. As comfortable as stock just lower.
And even better ride quality with the aftermarket wheels and tires- no run flats.

[abramelkyzedeck]

I thought dinan shockware is just an ecu tune?

[wayward.travel]

Originally Posted by abramelkyzedeck

Will probably try the H&R sport springs first and then go for the Dinan Shockware tune if need be.

I know its been awhile this this thread has gone silent, but what did you end up with? I'm thinking of doing the same and swapping my 18" 400M Wheels with 20" Vorsteiners.

[Zara]

I've heard good things about the H&R Sports + Bilstein B8 Shocks, already ordered mine and waiting for them to come in. If you go without the shocks then your ride can get bouncy overtime.

[skilby99]

H&R Springs with 20" wheels, ride is very good and the car sits nicely. It can be a bit crashy over potholes but that's mainly due to our shit roads and not the springs!

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[wayward.travel]

Thanks skilby99 and Zara for your responses.

I have been trying to figure out which lowering springs I would like to install on my 2015 335i M-Sport with DHP and have been heavily considering either DINAN or H&R Sport. I've seen plenty of reviews and pictures of either installation; although the DINAN springs seem inconsistent and typically induce a reverse rake. The H&R (IMO) provide the best aesthetics; and I have read a number or reviews which only praise the modification.

Would it be useless to consider the H&R Sport Springs with the DINAN Bump Stops to protect the DHP?

[JG_Coupe88]

I've been wondering the same thing. I got adaptive suspension and am nearly out of warranty on my F32. I don't want to blow those shocks quicker if I put lowering springs but I want less wheel gap lol.

[Harlequin]

I have no experience with the Dinan springs but I've had the H&R Sports for over 2 years and I love them. Much less bodyroll. Less dive on turn in. A bit more NVH but what would you expect?

If you have the adaptive dampers you cannot go for the H&R Super Sports as they will cause the ECU to throw error codes. (Just a little too low and it gets upset.)

Pic for reference:

[JSiri335I]

Originally Posted by koryrykman

I have HR Sports and 20' wheels. The ride is perfect. As comfortable as stock just lower.
And even better ride quality with the aftermarket wheels and tires- no run flats.

What brand are those rims and size and tires size, I’m loving that setup with springs Your running with those wheels!

[koryrykman]

Originally Posted by JSiri335I

What brand are those rims and size and tires size, I’m loving that setup with springs Your running with those wheels!

They're Vertini Milano's
275-30-20 rear and 245-35-20 fronts
Really the only thing I did differently is that I went w a deep dish staggered setup . Most guys these days run the same non lip flat wheels. I wanted deep ass rear w a huge gloss lip and I wanted rivets. It took me a month to find them. Thanks man.

[wayward.travel]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

I have no experience with the Dinan springs but I've had the H&R Sports for over 2 years and I love them. A bit more NVH but what would you expect?

Do you have DHP and have you noticed any deterioration in the suspension in the last two years. There are a number of comments that the struts will fade "quickly" with H&R Sports or any lowering spring unmatched with the strut.

I like DINAN because of the engineering they've done and they certainty have won over most of their customers, just worried the drop is a little too mild.

[JSiri335I]

Originally Posted by koryrykman

They're Vertini Milano's
275-30-20 rear and 245-35-20 fronts
Really the only thing I did differently is that I went w a deep dish staggered setup . Most guys these days run the same non lip flat wheels. I wanted deep ass rear w a huge gloss lip and I wanted rivets. It took me a month to find them. Thanks man.

Well she came out gorgeous the way have it setup! Thanks for reply man!

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by wayward.travel

Do you have DHP and have you noticed any deterioration in the suspension in the last two years. There are a number of comments that the struts will fade "quickly" with H&R Sports or any lowering spring unmatched with the strut.

I like DINAN because of the engineering they've done and they certainty have won over most of their customers, just worried the drop is a little too mild.

I assume DHP is Dynamic Handling Pack? We don't have "packs" here in AUS so can you tell me what's included in that?

I've not noticed any deterioration at all in the suspension performance and I pay attention because ride quality is important to me. (I don't mean 'ride comfort' by that - I mean the way the chassis is responding to the road)

I went with H&R primarily because a friend had already done it and was pleased with the results but also because Dinan is not easily available here...

[kern417]

Originally Posted by wayward.travel

Do you have DHP and have you noticed any deterioration in the suspension in the last two years. There are a number of comments that the struts will fade "quickly" with H&R Sports or any lowering spring unmatched with the strut.

I like DINAN because of the engineering they've done and they certainty have won over most of their customers, just worried the drop is a little too mild.

I don't have DHP but i'll throw in my 2cents.

People on this forum tend to overthink this. There is no significant engineering going behind spring design. Springs have been the same for decades. Dinan did the same thing that H&R/Eibach/BMW/etc. did. They chose a spring with the length they wanted and the spring rate they wanted to provide the ride they wanted. Some design for a more comfortable ride (BMW), some cater more to performance (aftermarket). But they aren't reinventing the wheel here.

Think about it this way. The highest end coilovers have shocks with adjustable dampening, but the entire time you run the same spring. That's because there is an operating range that the spring and strut can still control the car based on how you want it setup. All the aftermarket companies are doing is picking a spring rate in that range.

So it shouldn't be a deal breaker based on branding. And your shocks can last 100k+ miles with them if you keep the bump stops (their only purpose is to protect the shock from over traveling). There isn't some magical perfect setup for the car, it's all about matching how you want it to feel and how you drive.

My only problem with Dinan is I don't see myself paying more for such a mild change. But then again, some people just want their suspension bumped a smidge to get in their sweet spot. My H&Rs had a more significant drop and still feel good, thought like I said I don't have Adaptive suspension and the passive MSport suspension was already...well...sporty.

anyway good luck. you can't really go wrong with any of the options.