Hi to all, kind fo new on this blog and forum things
i would like to buy OEM height springs for my e30, eibach or H&R maybe.
thanks
OEM Eibach or H&R springs
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pabinupc
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Cannot comment on hr, but Eibach are not "oem height" they are slightly lower but not "too low"decent springs and conciderably cheaper than oem BMW springs around a quarter of the price , just fitted a new set to my 325i and also had them on my old 318is , decent springs give a good drive
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both are lower than oem eibach pro are closer but both are way better than oem I like H+R
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I left H&R on the car for 500 miles or so and removed them with Eibach's. Did not like the ride quality on the H&R's and it sat slightly too low for my liking. Very happy on the Eibachs though.
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+500 for Eibach. I've fitted two or three sets lately, fantastic quality and they work.
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So do H&R which is my preferred choice.
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+1Simon13 wrote:So do H&R which is my preferred choice.
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kdevitt wrote:I left H&R on the car for 500 miles or so and removed them with Eibach's. Did not like the ride quality on the H&R's and it sat slightly too low for my liking. Very happy on the Eibachs though.
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Moist I am seeing this
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Huge
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Just a question here..
I've got Eibach springs and B8 Bilsteins on my 318iS and I find the ride a bit too harsh.
It feels a bit too rough and takes away some of the pleasure of driving. I think it's just an issue on the front, the back feels OK.
It might be me getting old, but my daily car is a 120D on M-sport suspension (and much lower profile tyres) and that feels firm, but fine.
Does anyone else have a similar issue?
Is it worth going to the hassle of changing the front springs?
Thanks
I've got Eibach springs and B8 Bilsteins on my 318iS and I find the ride a bit too harsh.
It feels a bit too rough and takes away some of the pleasure of driving. I think it's just an issue on the front, the back feels OK.
It might be me getting old, but my daily car is a 120D on M-sport suspension (and much lower profile tyres) and that feels firm, but fine.
Does anyone else have a similar issue?
Is it worth going to the hassle of changing the front springs?
Thanks
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Brianmoooore
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B8s are the problem. I wouldn't want anything stiffer than B4s on UK roads.
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DanThe
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Tyre size is also an important factor for comfort
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kdevitt
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+1Brianmoooore wrote:B8s are the problem. I wouldn't want anything stiffer than B4s on UK roads.
Have the B4's on mine and they're super.
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Fitted B8's on mine and not a harsh as thought they were going to be...
Running BBS 15's though
Running BBS 15's though
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Ive got Hartge B8s up front and B4s on the rear with Eibach springs and H/R antiroll bars, car handles like a little Go-Kart which i like very much 
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Huge
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Thanks for the useful comments..
I'm not sure which way to go now though.
I never really thought about it before ordering them, but maybe the B8's are a bit too harsh for my tastes.
I guess I'll be living with it for now anyway - I still love the iS!
I'm not sure which way to go now though.
I never really thought about it before ordering them, but maybe the B8's are a bit too harsh for my tastes.
I guess I'll be living with it for now anyway - I still love the iS!