Mix matching H&R springs?

jonathanvictory · 11-27-2018, 05:10 PM

Hi. Honest question. Would installing H&R SUPER Sports in the front and just standard Sports to the rear damage or have any actual negative impacts to the ride? Curious because I love how my rear sits and wheel fitment with my current standard Sports, but I'd love the front to be lowered a bit more. Not looking to spend more money for coilovers. I remember older 3-Series had spring perches that would lower the ride without changing the spring; does one exist for the F30?

Krelle · 12-01-2018, 12:09 PM

Hi. Honestly this will mess up the driveability. There is a reason for matching springs.

But if you just want the car to look good, and doesn't care that much about driving it it's possible.

And for the price of two springs you should give it a shoot.

cfm56d7b · 12-01-2018, 12:52 PM

There is definitely a reason for matching springs and even more important reasons why coilovers have been designed: matching springs and shocks, ability to control ride height, and ability to provide independent dampen / rebound controls (more expensive models of course). In short - there aren't less or more expensive options. Only options which delivers desired capability at the price which reflects these capabilities.

jonathanvictory · 12-05-2018, 12:20 AM

Thanks, you two!

Alpine-F80 · 12-05-2018, 08:06 PM

People on here are so funny...I say give it a try. My guess is the ride will be a little bit rougher for switching to supersports up front, but probably not that much different from your current ride.

Are you happy with the ride on your H&R Sports btw? Curious because I hear such mixed things.

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jonathanvictory Hi! 54 Rep 87 Posts Drives: F80 ZCP, F15 X5e Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Henderson, NV iTrader: (0)	Mix matching H&R springs? Hi. Honest question. Would installing H&R SUPER Sports in the front and just standard Sports to the rear damage or have any actual negative impacts to the ride? Curious because I love how my rear sits and wheel fitment with my current standard Sports, but I'd love the front to be lowered a bit more. Not looking to spend more money for coilovers. I remember older 3-Series had spring perches that would lower the ride without changing the spring; does one exist for the F30?
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Krelle Captain 90 Rep 648 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Hi. Honestly this will mess up the driveability. There is a reason for matching springs. But if you just want the car to look good, and doesn't care that much about driving it it's possible. And for the price of two springs you should give it a shoot. __________________ Ist der Motor kalt, Gib ihn sechs ein halb.....
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5886 Rep 10,256 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	There is definitely a reason for matching springs and even more important reasons why coilovers have been designed: matching springs and shocks, ability to control ride height, and ability to provide independent dampen / rebound controls (more expensive models of course). In short - there aren't less or more expensive options. Only options which delivers desired capability at the price which reflects these capabilities.
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jonathanvictory Hi! 54 Rep 87 Posts Drives: F80 ZCP, F15 X5e Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Henderson, NV iTrader: (0)	Thanks, you two!
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Alpine-F80 Second Lieutenant 201 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	People on here are so funny...I say give it a try. My guess is the ride will be a little bit rougher for switching to supersports up front, but probably not that much different from your current ride. Are you happy with the ride on your H&R Sports btw? Curious because I hear such mixed things.
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