H&R Sport cup kit. Did I pick the right suspension?

MalibuMafiaV · 12-17-2009, 03:04 PM

Hello everyone.
I'm going to be installing the H&R Sport cup kit tomorrow. I hope I didn't make the wrong choice.
What I was looking for is a lower ride yet much better handling. I'm not worried about the harsher ride because I'm already use to it with 19"s and 35 tire tread. Every bump is already my enemy.
And they were before I had these rims also.
So my question for you all is. Are these good quality springs and shocks? I'm also installing brand new tie rod ends from meyle along w/ this.

I have 225/35/19"s front 35offset and 245/35/19's rear 45offset.
Here are some pictures of my car.

Rayce185 · 12-17-2009, 03:05 PM

I like my cup kit. Could be lower in the rear and could be stiffer on the track, but for road use it's ideal IMO.

MalibuMafiaV · 12-17-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayce185

I like my cup kit. Could be lower in the rear and could be stiffer on the track, but for road use it's ideal IMO.

excellent. Thank you for the info Rayce. This is my daily driver. Yet I do many canyon runs during free time. So all in all I think I will be happy with them.

TKC · 12-17-2009, 03:08 PM

I had the cupkit for a while and I liked them a lot.

Snik · 12-17-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayce185

I like my cup kit. Could be lower in the rear and could be stiffer on the track, but for road use it's ideal IMO.

what he said.

OP, yours will settle a little more i think.

pinoybmr3 · 12-17-2009, 03:09 PM

i have my sport cup kit for a year and i like the drop and ride wise.

Rayce185 · 12-17-2009, 03:10 PM

And don't worry about the ride height. It will settle down a bit after some time. The springs are new and need to be driven in after installation.

Here's a slightly dated pic (last summer) of my ride with the cup kit on 19" CH's:

Snik · 12-17-2009, 03:13 PM

did u do anything to the back Rayce, i want to lower then back on mine

Rayce185 · 12-17-2009, 03:15 PM

Depending on the ET of the wheels you may need to get your fenders rolled, I definitely needed to do mine. I'm running 265/35/R19 Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas in the rear. I was on Dunlop SP Sport Maxx on that pic though, same size.

Snik · 12-17-2009, 03:18 PM

i mean in terms of the drop, the rear on your looks way low for a cupkit

MalibuMafiaV · 12-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKC

I had the cupkit for a while and I liked them a lot.

Excellent!

Quote:

Originally Posted by snikwad

what he said.

OP, yours will settle a little more i think.

Thanks for the info man! much appreciated

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayce185

And don't worry about the ride height. It will settle down a bit after some time. The springs are new and need to be driven in after installation.

Here's a slightly dated pic (last summer) of my ride with the cup kit on 19" CH's:

Looks great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayce185

Depending on the ET of the wheels you may need to get your fenders rolled, I definitely needed to do mine. I'm running 265/35/R19 Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas in the rear. I was on Dunlop SP Sport Maxx on that pic though, same size.

I've already had my fenders completely shaved actually

. So I Should be good.

Edison@JleviSW · 12-17-2009, 04:29 PM

The Sport Cup Kit is a solid choice, it's on the more aggressive side but I think you will be happy with it.

MalibuMafiaV · 12-18-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

The Sport Cup Kit is a solid choice, it's on the more aggressive side but I think you will be happy with it.

yup I'm lookin for something above the normal. So I think this was a good choice. Thanks Nick!

Chris-TK · 12-18-2009, 01:21 AM

You picked the wrong kit it will explode when it hits 100 miles. It will send you soaring through the air like a piece of dogsh!t.

j/k Quality kit.

Rob43 · 12-18-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisTKHarris

You picked the wrong kit it will explode when it hits 100 miles. It will send you soaring through the air like a piece of dogsh!t.

Now that's FUNNY !

1) Does any one know who makes the shocks & struts on the H&R Sport cup
kit ? I was told that they're actually Bilsteins.

2) Would a new set of Bilsteins sports feel just as good or very close (to the
H&R Sport Cup Kit)on my 330ci w/sport suspension, i know i won't get the slight drop.

3) OP, i am really looking forward to your first drive, and how they feel.

Rob

Rene325ci · 12-18-2009, 09:29 PM

Do the H&R Cup kit give the raked look or does it level the front to the back? I am going to go for a cup kit, but I want level not raked.

MalibuMafiaV · 12-19-2009, 12:39 PM

hey everyone! alright so I got it installed. Read through my posts here and check the pictures out for a full review!.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=420078

Snik · 12-19-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob43

Now that's FUNNY !

1) Does any one know who makes the shocks & struts on the H&R Sport cup
kit ? I was told that they're actually Bilsteins.

2) Would a new set of Bilsteins sports feel just as good or very close (to the
H&R Sport Cup Kit)on my 330ci w/sport suspension, i know i won't get the slight drop.

3) OP, i am really looking forward to your first drive, and how they feel.

Rob

1. yes, bilstein

2. dont know

Edison@JleviSW · 12-19-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rene325ci

Do the H&R Cup kit give the raked look or does it level the front to the back? I am going to go for a cup kit, but I want level not raked.

The Sport Cup Kit does have a slight rake to it.

Bolestuff · 12-30-2009, 06:51 PM

what if I want a 1 to 1.5 drop evenly front and rear? What set up is the best for a very spirited street car 330ci with sport suspension?

12-17-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
MalibuMafiaV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu Posts: 947 My Ride: SCed E46 & Maserati View My Garage	H&R Sport cup kit. Did I pick the right suspension? Hello everyone. I'm going to be installing the H&R Sport cup kit tomorrow. I hope I didn't make the wrong choice. What I was looking for is a lower ride yet much better handling. I'm not worried about the harsher ride because I'm already use to it with 19"s and 35 tire tread. Every bump is already my enemy. And they were before I had these rims also. So my question for you all is. Are these good quality springs and shocks? I'm also installing brand new tie rod ends from meyle along w/ this. I have 225/35/19"s front 35offset and 245/35/19's rear 45offset. Here are some pictures of my car. __________________

12-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
Rayce185 Modifiziertes ///Mitglied Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 27,078 View My Garage	I like my cup kit. Could be lower in the rear and could be stiffer on the track, but for road use it's ideal IMO. __________________ \| \| \| \| dun dun duuuunnnn

12-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#4
TKC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA & Dallas, TX Posts: 20,189 My Ride: 330cic & R6 View My Garage	I had the cupkit for a while and I liked them a lot. __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ - Director, NorCal Chapter

12-17-2009, 03:09 PM	#6
pinoybmr3 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Riverstone Posts: 3,832 My Ride: low and slow View My Garage	i have my sport cup kit for a year and i like the drop and ride wise. __________________ Mods: Vmr VB3 staggered wheels, H&R sport cup kit, P46 with Orion V2 with Canbus xenon, Magnaflow exhaust, Aluminum pedals. Roque RSM, Interior xenon lights, Oem alarms, M3 steering wheel, carbon fiber wrap interior, K&N intake, Mtec II bumper, Kenwood with Pandora and 2x12's sub and amp, RCR tails, OEM clear sides and front, black kidneys and roof spoiler.

12-17-2009, 03:10 PM	#7
Rayce185 Modifiziertes ///Mitglied Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 27,078 View My Garage	And don't worry about the ride height. It will settle down a bit after some time. The springs are new and need to be driven in after installation. Here's a slightly dated pic (last summer) of my ride with the cup kit on 19" CH's: __________________ \| \| \| \| dun dun duuuunnnn

12-17-2009, 03:15 PM	#9
Rayce185 Modifiziertes ///Mitglied Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 27,078 View My Garage	Depending on the ET of the wheels you may need to get your fenders rolled, I definitely needed to do mine. I'm running 265/35/R19 Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas in the rear. I was on Dunlop SP Sport Maxx on that pic though, same size. __________________ \| \| \| \| dun dun duuuunnnn

12-17-2009, 04:29 PM	#12
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	The Sport Cup Kit is a solid choice, it's on the more aggressive side but I think you will be happy with it.

12-18-2009, 01:21 AM	#14
Chris-TK Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 16,308 My Ride: Mazda View My Garage	You picked the wrong kit it will explode when it hits 100 miles. It will send you soaring through the air like a piece of dogsh!t. j/k Quality kit. __________________ K.

12-19-2009, 12:39 PM	#17
MalibuMafiaV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu Posts: 947 My Ride: SCed E46 & Maserati View My Garage	hey everyone! alright so I got it installed. Read through my posts here and check the pictures out for a full review!. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=420078 __________________

12-30-2009, 06:51 PM	#20
Bolestuff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 8 My Ride: 03 330ci & 97 328is View My Garage	what if I want a 1 to 1.5 drop evenly front and rear? What set up is the best for a very spirited street car 330ci with sport suspension?

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