H&R Sport + Bilstein B8

richb811 · 10-31-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I've asked myself 5 separate times.........because I've gotten rid of 5 separate M3's.

The most recent, a 2011.5 E92, was traded in favor of a 2013 X5 35i because I needed a track toy hauler. I was tired of hitching rides with other control riders to the track or riding my track bike to the local track (..with somebody following with all of my tools, stands, etc. in tow). I heavily modded the X5, but somebody offered to buy it after owning it only 5 months, so I sold it and bought a 335i.

You sound like me... Car ADHD.

Sedan_Clan · 10-31-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

You sound like me... Car ADHD.

I definitely have it.

My saving grace is that at least I don't lose a ton of money when I trade (..and more often than not I break even). Having some connections at the local dealers has saved my fanny quite a few times.

richb811 · 10-31-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I definitely have it.

My saving grace is that at least I don't lose a ton of money when I trade (..and more often than not I break even). Having some connections at the local dealers has saved my fanny quite a few times.

That is a good thing. Stick with new cars!

Don't be like me and restore a car and expect to make anything off it!

Sedan_Clan · 10-31-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I definitely have it.

My saving grace is that at least I don't lose a ton of money when I trade (..and more often than not I break even). Having some connections at the local dealers has saved my fanny quite a few times.

That is a good thing. Stick with new cars!

Don't be like me and restore a car and expect to make anything off it!

Haha! Advice heeded. Lol! Did you hear back from the other Group Buyers?

vip · 10-31-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Haha! Advice heeded. Lol! Did you hear back from the other Group Buyers?

I'm tempted on the group buy, but want to wait another month or so to make sure this setup is indeed still good for people..

richb811 · 10-31-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vip

I'm tempted on the group buy, but want to wait another month or so to make sure this setup is indeed still good for people..

I've done H&R sports with Bilstein sports on several of my own cars (1987 325i, 2010 335i Sedan, 2008 VW GTI). I can guarantee you it will be a great setup on the F30. Every car I had it made the handling better by leaps and bounds.

Sedan_Clan · 10-31-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vip

I'm tempted on the group buy, but want to wait another month or so to make sure this setup is indeed still good for people..

Come on man.....just do it.

vip · 10-31-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Come on man.....just do it.

lol!!! been an expensive 2 weeks so far.... (Er Downpipe last week Nexus 5 today)lol.

vip · 10-31-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

I've done H&R sports with Bilstein sports on several of my own cars (1987 325i, 2010 335i Sedan, 2008 VW GTI). I can guarantee you it will be a great setup on the F30. Every car I had it made the handling better by leaps and bounds.

I'm sure it's awesome. Rich btw - you may remember but I am running 20x8.5 front with et35 (245/35/20) and 20x10 rear with et40 (255/35/20). Will I have any issues with rubbing if go h&r sports since I'm 35 series all around?

DVC · 10-31-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

Great thing with the DHP suspension is that KW makes a DDC coilover that plugs right into the ride handling, so you don't have to disable anything and can use all the stock controls to adjust the ride quality

Rich, as I understand it, the KW DDC kit has electronic adjustability options (including the capability to use a phone app to adjust settings), but does not incorporate the car's driving mode switch to operate it. Still not a bad option though...

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Ride in my car and your car back-to-back, and you'll see why I made my statement. Sure, there are better suspensions available than the DHP equipped cars, but those cars ride better than standard sport suspension 335i's. At least KW is coming to the rescue for you DHP owners though.

My first choice for DHP upgrade is still the yet-to-be-released Dinan shockware with matching springs and bump stops. The guys at Dinan say they really like the stock EDC dampers, and that the results with their kit are so good that they will no longer offer upgraded dampers for cars with EDC shocks.

richb811 · 11-01-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by vip

I'm sure it's awesome. Rich btw - you may remember but I am running 20x8.5 front with et35 (245/35/20) and 20x10 rear with et40 (255/35/20). Will I have any issues with rubbing if go h&r sports since I'm 35 series all around?

How much space do you have between your fender and the top of your tire currently? Is the tire outside of the fender edge at all?

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Originally Posted by DVC

Rich, as I understand it, the KW DDC kit has electronic adjustability options (including the capability to use a phone app to adjust settings), but does not incorporate the car's driving mode switch to operate it. Still not a bad option though...

You are correct sir. Brainfart. You need the iPhone app or the KW button installed inside the car.

vip · 11-02-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

How much space do you have between your fender and the top of your tire currently? Is the tire outside of the fender edge at all?

You are correct sir. Brainfart. You need the iPhone app or the KW button installed inside the car.

Rich here are a few pics. Tires are not outside the edge from what I can tell.

richb811 · 11-03-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vip

Rich here are a few pics. Tires are not outside the edge from what I can tell.

I meant more from the side angle of the car. From the inside edge of the fender to the outside edge of the tire. Whats the distance there?

vip · 11-03-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

I meant more from the side angle of the car. From the inside edge of the fender to the outside edge of the tire. Whats the distance there?

Let me know if these help.

Presario · 11-04-2013, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vip

Let me know if these help.

That's quite a bit of stretch. You shouldn't rub if you keep your current tires with stretch but you will most likely rub a bit if you had 275 30 20 FK453. HR sport is pretty mild so you should be fine.

Nice shoes btw!

N47_Drei · 11-04-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SD_F30

Here area a few more pics from yesterday and one of how it sits today...

Daaaaamn thats nice. are you RWD or AWD?? That's the exact setup I'm looking for.

richb811 · 11-04-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by vip

Let me know if these help.

Love the wingtips!

I think you'll be okay, the lowering will tuck them slightly. You may need to adjust the camber slightly, but nothing too extreme.

vip · 11-04-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Presario

That's quite a bit of stretch. You shouldn't rub if you keep your current tires with stretch but you will most likely rub a bit if you had 275 30 20 FK453. HR sport is pretty mild so you should be fine.

Nice shoes btw!

yeah i know, but i am okay with it. im running 255/35 in the rear.

ha, thanks man. gotta love wingtips esp brown!

vip · 11-04-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

Love the wingtips!

I think you'll be okay, the lowering will tuck them slightly. You may need to adjust the camber slightly, but nothing too extreme.

ha thanks rich.

yeah im hoping this setup should be fine. should i still take some measurements and send to you to be sure? any recommendations on alignment specs?

SD_E88 · 11-04-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by N47_Drei

Daaaaamn thats nice. are you RWD or AWD?? That's the exact setup I'm looking for.

RWD. It's been perfect so far. I drove a No Line 328d last week. Not be a snob but the suspension on the "d" was even more lacking than mine was. Even more reason to go with the Bilstein / H&R combo!

Sedan_Clan · 11-04-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SD_F30

RWD. It's been perfect so far.

Would you consider the H&R/Bilstein combo as stiff as the MPS (..assuming you have experience with the MPS)?

SD_E88 · 11-04-2013, 02:55 PM

No experience with the MPS. From what I've read on this forum MPS is near perfection. But it's probably 3 times what I spent and I'm pretty happy!

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