Stock vs Bilstein sport+H&R sport

infinite012 · 02-02-2011, 10:03 PM

Stock

Lowered

Maybe I'll take better pictures. Probably not

The ride is most definitely more harsh than stock and I have the feeling that I need to change the FCABs and RTABs soon along with a bunch of other stuff. The dive and squat are almost completely eliminated. When taking turns, the car doesn't sway as much, but it is a bit wobbly in the front. I think the suspension nuts and bolts needs to be tightened again.

drumbum624 · 02-04-2011, 12:07 AM

I think this may be my next project. How harsh are you saying the ride is? Just out of curiosity how old are your tires? just swapped mine out a week or so ago and i can't begin to tell you how much of an improvement in ride quality i saw. This leads me to believe that I won't think the ride with the sport springs will be all that bad.

Dreamliner330 · 02-06-2011, 11:02 PM

Bilstein and H&R Sport springs are probably the harshest combination you can choose.

I had H&R Sport springs and it was too harsh. I switched to Koni Yellow (Adjustable) and Eibach ProKit springs, still stiffer than stock, but much better than H&R for sure.

eschantra · 02-06-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite012

but it is a bit wobbly in the front.

Sounds like something is worn out in the front end, as you mentioned. Mine is solid as a rock.

You know, when I first installed the H&R/Bilstein combo I thought it was a bit harsh too. My wife even complained about it at first, but after she drove the car once she never complained again - and she's not into performance driving. Of course, most of the roads here in San Antonio are much better than the ones I grew up with in Boston.

Rickna · 02-07-2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

Bilstein and H&R Sport springs are probably the harshest combination you can choose.

I had H&R Sport springs and it was too harsh. I switched to Koni Yellow (Adjustable) and Eibach ProKit springs, still stiffer than stock, but much better than H&R for sure.

+1 for Eibach/Koni

wdeerfield · 02-07-2011, 08:45 AM

Very nice! It will settle some more too! I guess you can say the ride is a bit harsh, but i dont think its really punishing or anything. You definitely feel more of the road now. Congrats!

infinite012 · 02-08-2011, 11:09 PM

The potholes in Richmond are killing me and the car. I was driving into a pretty nice area the other night (Cary Town, for those who know) and hit a huge pothole that nearly swallowed the passenger side wheels. I'm glad to report that none of the springs broke. Weeeeeeeee

wdeerfield · 02-09-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by infinite012

The potholes in Richmond are killing me and the car. I was driving into a pretty nice area the other night (Cary Town, for those who know) and hit a huge pothole that nearly swallowed the passenger side wheels. I'm glad to report that none of the springs broke. Weeeeeeeee

You'll learn to maneuver around them pretty quickly.

Rickna · 02-09-2011, 10:46 AM

For every pothole you avoid, there's one with your name on it...

Kubica · 02-09-2011, 11:40 AM

The 20 spoke style 73 wheels are soft as hell too. . . not sure about OP's though.

infinite012 · 02-09-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

You'll learn to maneuver around them pretty quickly.

Nope. Not gonna happen in Richmond. There are potholes spaced every foot or so from each other. It's bad. I've driven my lowered Civic and my lowered WRX here and it was just as bad.

The wheels don't seem to have any bends in them... yet.

White_Knuckles · 02-09-2011, 08:12 PM

I read a post where a guy was rating his ride quality by being able to successfully drink his morning coffee without wearing it. Fun image as drinking in my Wife's Mini Cooper with sport suspension is funny stuff on our roads. Her car rides like a freakin' buckboard.

02-02-2011, 10:03 PM	#1
infinite012 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,239 My Ride: White '08 STI View My Garage	Stock vs Bilstein sport+H&R sport Stock Lowered Maybe I'll take better pictures. Probably not The ride is most definitely more harsh than stock and I have the feeling that I need to change the FCABs and RTABs soon along with a bunch of other stuff. The dive and squat are almost completely eliminated. When taking turns, the car doesn't sway as much, but it is a bit wobbly in the front. I think the suspension nuts and bolts needs to be tightened again. __________________ DIY: ZKW-R lens into Bosch/AL Bi-xenon projector DIY: Projector Fog Light Retrofit DIY: Retrofit Lexus RX330 projectors into Depo P46

02-04-2011, 12:07 AM	#2
drumbum624 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD/DC Posts: 629 My Ride: is finally boosted View My Garage	I think this may be my next project. How harsh are you saying the ride is? Just out of curiosity how old are your tires? just swapped mine out a week or so ago and i can't begin to tell you how much of an improvement in ride quality i saw. This leads me to believe that I won't think the ride with the sport springs will be all that bad. __________________ Uploaded with ImageShack.us

02-06-2011, 11:02 PM	#3
Dreamliner330 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,826 My Ride: 330xi View My Garage	Bilstein and H&R Sport springs are probably the harshest combination you can choose. I had H&R Sport springs and it was too harsh. I switched to Koni Yellow (Adjustable) and Eibach ProKit springs, still stiffer than stock, but much better than H&R for sure. __________________ *-Nick* *I got your stimulus package...right here.* *Let us join together and participate in collecting FREE mod's in one place...(clicky)* ***WTB: TIAG SEDAN FACELIFTED HOOD / SIDESKIRTS / BUMPER*** e46 xi extensive suspension overhaul replacement parts list.

02-07-2011, 08:45 AM	#6
wdeerfield Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clifton Park, New York Posts: 3,237 My Ride: 2009 328i xdrive View My Garage	Very nice! It will settle some more too! I guess you can say the ride is a bit harsh, but i dont think its really punishing or anything. You definitely feel more of the road now. Congrats! __________________ 2009 MBM \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| CA \| 6FL \| NAV \| XENONS \| 18x8.5 VB3s ET30/25

02-08-2011, 11:09 PM	#7
infinite012 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,239 My Ride: White '08 STI View My Garage	The potholes in Richmond are killing me and the car. I was driving into a pretty nice area the other night (Cary Town, for those who know) and hit a huge pothole that nearly swallowed the passenger side wheels. I'm glad to report that none of the springs broke. Weeeeeeeee __________________ DIY: ZKW-R lens into Bosch/AL Bi-xenon projector DIY: Projector Fog Light Retrofit DIY: Retrofit Lexus RX330 projectors into Depo P46

02-09-2011, 10:46 AM	#9
Rickna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven, CT, USA Posts: 1,946 My Ride: '02 330xi AT View My Garage	For every pothole you avoid, there's one with your name on it... __________________ 237 years of democracy has died, and with thunderous applause My_Mods_&_Stuff

02-09-2011, 11:40 AM	#10
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,911 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	The 20 spoke style 73 wheels are soft as hell too. . . not sure about OP's though.

02-09-2011, 08:12 PM	#12
White_Knuckles Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington (the state) Posts: 1,301 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	I read a post where a guy was rating his ride quality by being able to successfully drink his morning coffee without wearing it. Fun image as drinking in my Wife's Mini Cooper with sport suspension is funny stuff on our roads. Her car rides like a freakin' buckboard. __________________ Anything made can be made Better

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