Springs suggestions for AH3

oln08 · 03-23-2015, 11:09 PM

Need some opinions on installing dinan springs on activehybrid 3. I was looking into buying the 335i dinan springs for AH3 but since the xdrive is much closer in weight with the AH3, can i just use that instead? or are there differences with it being an xdrive springs? I just want a conservative drop but with improved ride. I don't want to go full suspension upgarde yet. Thanks for the help.

dougt.ah3 · 03-24-2015, 01:00 AM

I have AC Schnitzer springs on my AH3 with DHP ... see my signature. I am not knowledgeable in suspensions and relied upon the recommendation of the performance shop.

Forgiven · 03-24-2015, 01:13 AM

Never tried these but it is for AH3

http://www.eibach-shop.com/3er-f30/e...d-p-74869.html" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.eibach-sh...74869.html</a>

oln08 · 03-24-2015, 04:50 PM

Forgiven
Can you send that link again? For some reason it not working.

Dought
What springs did you use and where did you order them?

Thanks for the reply guys.

Forgiven · 03-24-2015, 05:28 PM

http://www.eibach-shop.com/3er-f30/e...d-p-74869.html

dougt.ah3 · 03-30-2015, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oln08

Forgiven
Dought
What springs did you use and where did you order them?

Thanks for the reply guys.

ACS springs through TAG Motorsports in Vista, CA.

SMichael · 04-11-2015, 04:18 PM

So oln08, has you got a new spring? I also own an activehybrid 3 and i am confused which spring will fit the car. I heard that h&r spring does not compatible with the car.

oln08 · 04-11-2015, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMichael

So oln08, has you got a new spring? I also own an activehybrid 3 and i am confused which spring will fit the car. I heard that h&r spring does not compatible with the car.

I ordered eibach springs. I'll report back when I get it and installed. The seller took a week and a half to ship them out.

SMichael · 04-12-2015, 07:18 AM

When will you get it installed?

oln08 · 04-12-2015, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMichael

When will you get it installed?

as soon as I get it. I will be installing them myself. They'll be shipped tomorrow.
if these springs are not good upgrade then I might have to visit tag motorsports in vista to get ac scnitzer springs just like what dought did. they're only about an hour away.

SMichael · 04-12-2015, 09:30 PM

Which eibach spring you bought? The eibach pro lowering kit?

oln08 · 04-12-2015, 09:50 PM

Yes Eibach Pro-Kit E10-20-031-05-22

oln08 · 04-15-2015, 09:59 PM

Received eibach springs today. Took me and a friend about 6 hours to install. Initial drive was good, I feel the suspension is a little firm now. I feel a little more of road imperfections now but not as harsh as my old e92 with sport package, I think its in between stock and the e92. The car dropped about 3/4 of an inch to an inch on all four wheels. I definitely like it, I was actually expecting harsher ride but it is still comfortable, not bouncy. I think that eibach springs are conservative, which is what I like and turning fast on corners feel more confident too. I will have pictures of before and after when I get some free time (most likely Saturday).

Forgiven · 04-16-2015, 01:37 AM

Nice, now you have the proper springs for your AH3.

oln08 · 04-16-2015, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forgiven

Nice, now you have the proper springs for your AH3.

Yes, definitely proper springs now. The car doesn't feel like a boat anymore and the feeling of driving a heavy car is significantly reduced. Thanks for that spring suggestion, I didn't know that eibach released springs for AH3 before you suggested it.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-16-2015, 12:00 PM

+1 for Eibach

SMichael · 04-17-2015, 03:58 PM

Where did you buy the spring? I think i am going to get one too for my AH 3

oln08 · 04-17-2015, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMichael

Where did you buy the spring? I think i am going to get one too for my AH 3

Got it from www.tunershop.com but from their ebay store. The seller took 1 week and 3 days to ship the springs but got the springs 2 days after they shipped it from Germany.

oln08 · 04-17-2015, 05:42 PM

After 2 days of driving and about 100 miles on the springs, I got an alignment today from the dealer. I think that the springs have settled and I can really feel a firmer ride than with what I felt right after the installation of the springs. Here are some of the before and after pictures:

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SMichael · 04-18-2015, 04:45 AM

Nice photos! Your car look much better now

oln08 · 04-18-2015, 12:37 PM

Thank you. Post pictures too when you get yours.

AH ///Mags · 04-26-2015, 11:13 AM

oln08....im new to the forum and just picked up an AH3 about a week ago..
up until now, I wasn't sure that I could lower the car. but glad to hear that Eibach has a set for the AH3.....

any more mods to come??

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Forgiven Lieutenant 122 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 22, X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: D.C. iTrader: (0)	Never tried these but it is for AH3 http://www.eibach-shop.com/3er-f30/e...d-p-74869.html" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.eibach-sh...74869.html</a> __________________ G05 - M Performance roof spoiler
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oln08 Private First Class 82 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '19 M2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Forgiven Can you send that link again? For some reason it not working. Dought What springs did you use and where did you order them? Thanks for the reply guys.
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04-11-2015, 04:18 PM	#7
SMichael Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	So oln08, has you got a new spring? I also own an activehybrid 3 and i am confused which spring will fit the car. I heard that h&r spring does not compatible with the car.
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SMichael Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	When will you get it installed?
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SMichael Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	Which eibach spring you bought? The eibach pro lowering kit?
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04-12-2015, 09:50 PM	#12
oln08 Private First Class 82 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '19 M2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Yes Eibach Pro-Kit E10-20-031-05-22
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oln08 Private First Class 82 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '19 M2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Received eibach springs today. Took me and a friend about 6 hours to install. Initial drive was good, I feel the suspension is a little firm now. I feel a little more of road imperfections now but not as harsh as my old e92 with sport package, I think its in between stock and the e92. The car dropped about 3/4 of an inch to an inch on all four wheels. I definitely like it, I was actually expecting harsher ride but it is still comfortable, not bouncy. I think that eibach springs are conservative, which is what I like and turning fast on corners feel more confident too. I will have pictures of before and after when I get some free time (most likely Saturday).
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SMichael Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	Where did you buy the spring? I think i am going to get one too for my AH 3
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oln08 Private First Class 82 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '19 M2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (1)	After 2 days of driving and about 100 miles on the springs, I got an alignment today from the dealer. I think that the springs have settled and I can really feel a firmer ride than with what I felt right after the installation of the springs. Here are some of the before and after pictures: Before Before Before Before Before Before //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER
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SMichael Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	Nice photos! Your car look much better now
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oln08 Private First Class 82 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '19 M2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Thank you. Post pictures too when you get yours.
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04-26-2015, 11:13 AM	#22
AH ///Mags Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '13 AH3, Estoril Blue, M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	oln08....im new to the forum and just picked up an AH3 about a week ago.. up until now, I wasn't sure that I could lower the car. but glad to hear that Eibach has a set for the AH3..... any more mods to come??
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