Closest spring to Sport suspension

323iSeaGreen · 10-18-2009, 04:19 PM

Hi all, noob here, spent the last few days reading and reading and reading this site. Great info!

I have a 99 323i non-sport and will be replacing the dampers soon, lined up some yellow koni's that have only been used a few thousand miles. I'm thinking about replacing the springs at the same time, interested in dropping it just a little bit. Ideal would be the oem sports springs, I could wait a while and see if any show up at a good price.

What about aftermarket? The two most popular springs seem to be the H&R Sport and Eibach Pro kit. Any opinions on which would be best for a daily driver? Anything else out there close to OEM sport? Thanks

SpeedDemon · 10-18-2009, 05:47 PM

The closest thing to OEM sport springs are the Eibach Pro-Kit springs.

tiloulou330i · 10-18-2009, 06:47 PM

Eibach prokit....

ECSTuningJoe · 10-20-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 323iSeaGreen

Hi all, noob here, spent the last few days reading and reading and reading this site. Great info!

I have a 99 323i non-sport and will be replacing the dampers soon, lined up some yellow koni's that have only been used a few thousand miles. I'm thinking about replacing the springs at the same time, interested in dropping it just a little bit. Ideal would be the oem sports springs, I could wait a while and see if any show up at a good price.

What about aftermarket? The two most popular springs seem to be the H&R Sport and Eibach Pro kit. Any opinions on which would be best for a daily driver? Anything else out there close to OEM sport? Thanks

I am running the H&R sport spring on my E30 325iS as well as my E46 330Ci dd looks great and rides really close to the stock springs that came on the cars!

They are the most popular spring in H&R's line-up Sport Springs will lower your vehicle an average of 1.4-.75 inches for a lower center of gravity improved handling and a more aggressive appearance. Sport springs feature a spring rate that is slightly firmer than that of the OE Sport spring but is still comfortable enough for daily use. Sport springs are an excellent choice for street and occasional track use.

We have the H&Rs for your specific application which can be found here:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-323...aign=postreply

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have any questions!

Cheers,
Joe

ZZen330 · 10-20-2009, 07:21 PM

Go with Eibach Pro-Kit.

BartenderPlease · 10-27-2009, 06:13 PM

Anybody know the factory sport suspension spring rates?

BMWespresso · 10-28-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 323iSeaGreen

Hi all, noob here, spent the last few days reading and reading and reading this site. Great info!

I have a 99 323i non-sport and will be replacing the dampers soon, lined up some yellow koni's that have only been used a few thousand miles. I'm thinking about replacing the springs at the same time, interested in dropping it just a little bit. Ideal would be the oem sports springs, I could wait a while and see if any show up at a good price.

What about aftermarket? The two most popular springs seem to be the H&R Sport and Eibach Pro kit. Any opinions on which would be best for a daily driver? Anything else out there close to OEM sport? Thanks

Both are very close, go with the less $$

ThatGuy_JZ · 10-28-2009, 11:49 AM

MY Bav Auto springs also offer a ride quality very close to OEM with the advantage of being lower.

323iSeaGreen · 11-06-2009, 10:51 PM

Ended up getting some used Eibach Pro-Kit springs from Tingbro and a great deal on some new Koni STR.T's, Edge Motorworks put them on the car today. STR.T's sounded like the perfect solution. My car will never see the track so the Koni yellows seemed overkill, and it was an easy choice between the STR.T's and the FSD's, the FSD's were $400 more.

I can't really compare the setup with anything else because I've been driving the stock suspension for over 10 years. Gordon at Edge said he was curious about the STR.Ts so he took the car out for a spin and said that the springs and shocks felt good like a good combo.

This will probably be the only "mod" I'll ever make, thanks again to everyone for your advice!

Jason5driver · 11-07-2009, 01:26 AM

Who said the Koni sports were only for the track?

323iSeaGreen · 11-07-2009, 04:37 AM

Jason5driver you're right, Koni yellows are not just for the track. I should have said that if I bought the Koni yellows, I would have them on the softest setting, and I think the Koni STR.Ts are about the same as that.

Jason5driver · 11-07-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 323iSeaGreen

Jason5driver you're right, Koni yellows are not just for the track. I should have said that if I bought the Koni yellows, I would have them on the softest setting, and I think the Koni STR.Ts are about the same as that.

Great!
So, I am assuming you like the ride?
Pictures?
Thanks!

BMW_Matt · 11-08-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason5driver

Who said the Koni sports were only for the track?

Jason5driver · 11-08-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Matt

Obviously you did not read post #9 above my comment...

BMW_Matt · 11-08-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason5driver

Obviously you did not read post #9 above my comment...

nonono I meant whoever said Koni's are only for track is

= :loco :

323iSeaGreen · 11-08-2009, 08:49 PM

Jason5driver, here's a couple pics. I think the drop was around an inch and a half on both front and back. Now I'm thinking I need some Type 68 17" double spoke wheels next time I get new tires.

ECSTuningJoe · 11-09-2009, 08:51 AM

Great stance! Very clean drop! Congrats!

pinoybmr3 · 11-09-2009, 10:09 AM

now give her a nice shoes

Jason5driver · 11-09-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Matt

nonono I meant whoever said Koni's are only for track is

= :loco :

Oh...
Ok...
Sorry...

Jason5driver · 11-09-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 323iSeaGreen

Jason5driver, here's a couple pics. I think the drop was around an inch and a half on both front and back. Now I'm thinking I need some Type 68 17" double spoke wheels next time I get new tires.

Looks great!
Love the color too!

10-18-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
323iSeaGreen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 11 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Closest spring to Sport suspension Hi all, noob here, spent the last few days reading and reading and reading this site. Great info! I have a 99 323i non-sport and will be replacing the dampers soon, lined up some yellow koni's that have only been used a few thousand miles. I'm thinking about replacing the springs at the same time, interested in dropping it just a little bit. Ideal would be the oem sports springs, I could wait a while and see if any show up at a good price. What about aftermarket? The two most popular springs seem to be the H&R Sport and Eibach Pro kit. Any opinions on which would be best for a daily driver? Anything else out there close to OEM sport? Thanks

10-18-2009, 05:47 PM	#2
SpeedDemon OEM ///Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 1,600 My Ride: 05 ZHP, 02 325i View My Garage	The closest thing to OEM sport springs are the Eibach Pro-Kit springs. __________________ Click here for more pics and and info about modifications

10-18-2009, 06:47 PM	#3
tiloulou330i Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 300 My Ride: 02 330i zsp paid off View My Garage	Eibach prokit.... __________________ Filbert

10-27-2009, 06:13 PM	#6
BartenderPlease OEM ///Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7,698 My Ride: 328i Sport View My Garage	Anybody know the factory sport suspension spring rates? __________________ harry VMR VB3 \| 19x9.5 et30 \| 19x10 et38 \| 235/35's

10-28-2009, 11:49 AM	#8
ThatGuy_JZ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CLT, NC Posts: 517 My Ride: '02 Steel Blue 325Ci View My Garage	MY Bav Auto springs also offer a ride quality very close to OEM with the advantage of being lower. __________________ - 2002 Steel Blue 325Ci -

10-20-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
ZZen330 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 198 My Ride: 2002 330Ci View My Garage	Go with Eibach Pro-Kit.

11-06-2009, 10:51 PM	#9
323iSeaGreen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 11 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Thanks for all the advice Ended up getting some used Eibach Pro-Kit springs from Tingbro and a great deal on some new Koni STR.T's, Edge Motorworks put them on the car today. STR.T's sounded like the perfect solution. My car will never see the track so the Koni yellows seemed overkill, and it was an easy choice between the STR.T's and the FSD's, the FSD's were $400 more. I can't really compare the setup with anything else because I've been driving the stock suspension for over 10 years. Gordon at Edge said he was curious about the STR.Ts so he took the car out for a spin and said that the springs and shocks felt good like a good combo. This will probably be the only "mod" I'll ever make, thanks again to everyone for your advice!

11-07-2009, 01:26 AM	#10
Jason5driver Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Honolulu Posts: 83 My Ride: 2001 E39 525i sport View My Garage	Who said the Koni sports were only for the track? __________________

11-07-2009, 04:37 AM	#11
323iSeaGreen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 11 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Jason5driver you're right, Koni yellows are not just for the track. I should have said that if I bought the Koni yellows, I would have them on the softest setting, and I think the Koni STR.Ts are about the same as that.

11-08-2009, 08:49 PM	#16
323iSeaGreen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 11 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Jason5driver, here's a couple pics. I think the drop was around an inch and a half on both front and back. Now I'm thinking I need some Type 68 17" double spoke wheels next time I get new tires. Attached Thumbnails

11-09-2009, 08:51 AM	#17
ECSTuningJoe Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, OH Posts: 542 My Ride: 330i E30 iS E36 M3 View My Garage	Great stance! Very clean drop! Congrats! __________________ Phone: 1.800.924.5172 Email: joe@ecstuning.com OEM BMW Part Number Search with Pricing - Now LIVE !!! - ORDER OEM PARTS ONLINE

11-09-2009, 10:09 AM	#18
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