Slapping springs on oem struts

chmiel21 · 07-23-2010, 05:37 PM

Hey guys sorry for the noobish question! I am looking to drop my car a bit. I will be buying more than likely 18 inch wheels in the spring when i pull my car back out of storage (Maybe 19). I have no idea what my suspension set up on the car is now as i only picked it up about a month ago. I want to drop a little bit but have to be careful because i have a pretty damn steep driveway back home...

Assuming these are OEM shocks be it sport or non-sport, can i just buy the Koni sport springs and put those on?

Here is a pic of my car if anyone can tell what I have from that. I'll have to go to my buddies and check them out this weekend.

Thanks

Edison@JleviSW · 07-23-2010, 06:05 PM

You can purchase a set of H&R Sport, Race or Eibach Pro Kit springs to install on your car however I do recommend replacing the shocks depending on the current mileage. The stock shocks will fail sooner with the stiffer aftermarket springs so it is worth it to replace the shocks at the same time to save on labor.

The best option IMO is the H&R Cup Kit which is a matched spring and shock set that replaces both the factory spring and shocks. That way you get a complete suspension upgrade and replace the springs and shocks with a matched set that is designed to work together.

chmiel21 · 08-01-2010, 12:11 AM

Thanks for the input! I have read up a little more and either H&R cup kit sounds good or also i am kind of drawn to the Koni Yellows with H & R sport springs.. I would get more drop with the second option yellows + H&R Sport, correct?

BMW_Matt · 08-01-2010, 01:23 PM

Just get Tein springs and drop it.

e46techtuner · 08-01-2010, 01:37 PM

The rear shocks will start to leak eventually with or without aftermarker springs. I would get springs and shocks/struts because your going to have everything out...you might as well.

TrickTizzle · 08-01-2010, 02:02 PM

I'm running Eibach springs on OE shocks

chmiel21 · 08-01-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e46techtuner

The rear shocks will start to leak eventually with or without aftermarker springs. I would get springs and shocks/struts because your going to have everything out...you might as well.

True. I read up a little last night and decided i will be doing both at the same time..

Now I just have to pick which setup to go with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrickTizzle

I'm running Eibach springs on OE shocks

I like the height! Something to consider, thanks.

Au2bahn · 08-01-2010, 04:57 PM

UUC v2 Springs.

xchromex · 08-01-2010, 04:58 PM

Not to steal your thread but....

What is the difference between Cup Kit and Coilovers?

chmiel21 · 08-01-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xchromex

Not to steal your thread but....

What is the difference between Cup Kit and Coilovers?

Good question, i am not too sure myself. I do belive cup kit is a cheaper alternative just non-adjustable? Correct me if i am wrong!

beamah · 08-01-2010, 05:44 PM

I believe the cup kit is just non-adjustable H&R's springs and shock combo. where as a coilover is a full sleeve coilover that has perches and is adjustable.

BMW_Matt · 08-01-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xchromex

Not to steal your thread but....

What is the difference between Cup Kit and Coilovers?

A LOT. For starters, coilover's are height adjustable at a minimum.

dpbim330 · 08-02-2010, 12:32 PM

whats a good coilover brand thats not to expensive for a 2001 330i?

Edison@JleviSW · 08-02-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xchromex

Not to steal your thread but....

What is the difference between Cup Kit and Coilovers?

The Cup Kit is H&R's version of a matched spring and shock combo. These are non adjustable and ideal if you want to upgrade the springs and shocks without going to a full coilover setup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpbim330

whats a good coilover brand thats not to expensive for a 2001 330i?

KW V1s are very well priced for these cars.

dpbim330 · 08-02-2010, 12:43 PM

what about raceland?

Edison@JleviSW · 08-02-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpbim330

what about raceland?

Read up: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=748286

Au2bahn · 08-02-2010, 01:56 PM

I have used UUC v2 for sale if interested

BMW_Matt · 08-02-2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpbim330

whats a good coilover brand thats not to expensive for a 2001 330i?

How much do you consider, "not that expensive?"

J_D_III · 09-25-2010, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

You can purchase a set of H&R Sport, Race or Eibach Pro Kit springs to install on your car however I do recommend replacing the shocks depending on the current mileage. The stock shocks will fail sooner with the stiffer aftermarket springs so it is worth it to replace the shocks at the same time to save on labor.

The best option IMO is the H&R Cup Kit which is a matched spring and shock set that replaces both the factory spring and shocks. That way you get a complete suspension upgrade and replace the springs and shocks with a matched set that is designed to work together.

At what current mileage should the shocks be replaced if you are getting aftermarket springs?

J_D_III · 09-25-2010, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrickTizzle

I'm running Eibach springs on OE shocks

Do you have the sport suspension and what size rims and tires? I like the height your car is sitting at. Very Nice bro

07-23-2010, 05:37 PM	#1
chmiel21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Otttawa/Halifax, Canada Posts: 247 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Slapping springs on oem struts Hey guys sorry for the noobish question! I am looking to drop my car a bit. I will be buying more than likely 18 inch wheels in the spring when i pull my car back out of storage (Maybe 19). I have no idea what my suspension set up on the car is now as i only picked it up about a month ago. I want to drop a little bit but have to be careful because i have a pretty damn steep driveway back home... Assuming these are OEM shocks be it sport or non-sport, can i just buy the Koni sport springs and put those on? Here is a pic of my car if anyone can tell what I have from that. I'll have to go to my buddies and check them out this weekend. Thanks __________________ 2004 325i sedan Halifax, NS, Canada - Currently in Halifax Brake upgrade next!

08-01-2010, 12:11 AM	#3
chmiel21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Otttawa/Halifax, Canada Posts: 247 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Thanks for the input! I have read up a little more and either H&R cup kit sounds good or also i am kind of drawn to the Koni Yellows with H & R sport springs.. I would get more drop with the second option yellows + H&R Sport, correct? __________________ 2004 325i sedan Halifax, NS, Canada - Currently in Halifax Brake upgrade next!

08-01-2010, 01:37 PM	#5
e46techtuner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 599 My Ride: 2000 328i View My Garage	The rear shocks will start to leak eventually with or without aftermarker springs. I would get springs and shocks/struts because your going to have everything out...you might as well. __________________ 2000 328i cardomain.com/ride/3893297

08-01-2010, 02:02 PM	#6
TrickTizzle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis/Milwaukee Posts: 2,985 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	I'm running Eibach springs on OE shocks __________________ TC Kline \| BMW Performance \| Active Autowerke .

08-01-2010, 04:58 PM	#9
xchromex Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VA Posts: 567 My Ride: 08e90m3 View My Garage	Not to steal your thread but.... What is the difference between Cup Kit and Coilovers? __________________

07-23-2010, 06:05 PM	#2
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	You can purchase a set of H&R Sport, Race or Eibach Pro Kit springs to install on your car however I do recommend replacing the shocks depending on the current mileage. The stock shocks will fail sooner with the stiffer aftermarket springs so it is worth it to replace the shocks at the same time to save on labor. The best option IMO is the H&R Cup Kit which is a matched spring and shock set that replaces both the factory spring and shocks. That way you get a complete suspension upgrade and replace the springs and shocks with a matched set that is designed to work together.

08-01-2010, 01:23 PM	#4
BMW_Matt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 13,036 My Ride: Has AWD View My Garage	Just get Tein springs and drop it.

08-01-2010, 04:57 PM	#8
Au2bahn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 567 My Ride: 05 330i ZHP,09 HCHII View My Garage	UUC v2 Springs.

08-01-2010, 05:44 PM	#11
beamah Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SACRA Posts: 180 My Ride: 99 328 sedan View My Garage	I believe the cup kit is just non-adjustable H&R's springs and shock combo. where as a coilover is a full sleeve coilover that has perches and is adjustable.

08-02-2010, 12:32 PM	#13
dpbim330 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 63 My Ride: black 2001 330i View My Garage	whats a good coilover brand thats not to expensive for a 2001 330i?

08-02-2010, 12:43 PM	#15
dpbim330 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 63 My Ride: black 2001 330i View My Garage	what about raceland?

08-02-2010, 01:56 PM	#17
Au2bahn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 567 My Ride: 05 330i ZHP,09 HCHII View My Garage	I have used UUC v2 for sale if interested

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