Springs....whats safe and whats not?

xxe92xx · 03-12-2010, 01:31 AM

So I'm interested in dropping the bimmer. I've looked around and have seen some mixed views, some say there safe some they aren't....I want to give her a nice low drop, but don't want to sacrifice reliability...So far I'm only aware of the following brands: Dinan, H&R, RDSport, and Eibach....any others?

Donbona · 03-12-2010, 01:36 AM

Bilstein PSS10

xxe92xx · 03-12-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Bilstein PSS10

I'm waiting for sometype of application that works with EDC so im not interested in coilovers yet...

aajami · 03-12-2010, 02:40 PM

I don't think we'll ever see an aftermarket coilover application that retains EDC functionality.

Dengel · 03-12-2010, 02:59 PM

you can always go the safe route and get dinan springs but It seems like eibachs are very edc friendly as well.

OMID INC · 03-12-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dengel

you can always go the safe route and get dinan springs but It seems like eibachs are very edc friendly as well.

i agree with this.

Alias · 03-12-2010, 03:05 PM

I have no regrets with my eibachs

xxe92xx · 03-12-2010, 03:12 PM

i read that eibach's dont lower the car as much as others....is that true?

you guys got pics with the eibach's?

SV Concepts II · 03-12-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

I don't think we'll ever see an aftermarket coilover application that retains EDC functionality.

You can go with a custom Ground Control coilover setup that reuses OEM shocks, ie retaining EDC function. Not a true coilover setup by any means but its the next best thing.

david @ eas · 03-12-2010, 05:43 PM

If you want to keep EDC, then the best thing to go with is springs... Eibach, RD Sport, they're all good!

Lemans_Blue_M · 03-12-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xxe92xx

So I'm interested in dropping the bimmer. I've looked around and have seen some mixed views, some say there safe some they aren't....I want to give her a nice low drop, but don't want to sacrifice reliability...So far I'm only aware of the following brands: Dinan, H&R, RDSport, and Eibach....any others?

Buy yourself a set of Eibach springs.

You'll be happy with both the performance...and ride comfort.

MrHarris · 03-12-2010, 09:09 PM

Loving my Eibachs. Hated my H&R's besides the look which was awesome.

xxe92xx · 03-12-2010, 11:19 PM

ADDED A POLL

looks like Eibach is a favorite, but looks wise hows the drop?

Leozap · 03-12-2010, 11:27 PM

Got a set of Eibach springs sitting in my living room doing nothing.

MrHarris · 03-12-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

Got a set of Eibach springs sitting in my living room doing nothing.

You should water it. It may grow into EDC compatible coilovers.

xxe92xx · 03-13-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Buy yourself a set of Eibach springs.

You'll be happy with both the performance...and ride comfort.

so ill guess you have eibachs? hows the drop?

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

Loving my Eibachs. Hated my H&R's besides the look which was awesome.

so H&R's dropped the car more compared to eibachs?

swamp2 · 03-13-2010, 12:32 AM

Lots of worry over nothing here. There is no such thing as an EDC compatible spring. ALL springs are EDC compatible. The EDC system knows the speed of your shock/strut piston travel not its position. Hence an offset to the position does not matter. From an EDC perspective a lowering spring is just like a car fully loaded with people - everything works perfect. Decide the look you want as that is 90% of what lowering springs are about and go for it.

xxe92xx · 03-13-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Lots of worry over nothing here. There is no such thing as an EDC compatible spring. ALL springs are EDC compatible. The EDC system knows the speed of your shock/strut piston travel not its position. Hence an offset to the position does not matter. From an EDC perspective a lowering spring is just like a car fully loaded with people - everything works perfect. Decide the look you want as that is 90% of what lowering springs are about and go for it.

yeah i knew that already, but "rldzhao" has a few threads about "aggressive" springs and i wanted to avoid any problems...by the way do you have springs?

also the poll isnt for which is safest just what people prefer..

MrHarris · 03-13-2010, 05:53 AM

h&r's don't feel IMO. You want to go low while it feeling okay go RDSport

dawgdog · 03-13-2010, 06:37 AM

I have H&R and while I love the look I'm not really satisfied with the ride quality. I am considering coilovers or perhaps the ground control solution.

Orange fever · 03-13-2010, 12:25 PM

like to know more info =)
plus pics of the ride with what brands
thanks guys

BaLLzZz · 03-13-2010, 02:55 PM

Me personally i am in the same boat.

I have narrowed my choices down to Eibach or Dinan Both nearly identical drops etc. From there the choice is yours per say they are both safest for excessive wear and tear on your stock components. Changing the bumpstop to an e36 with one of these springs then everything is GREAT.

All I hope is that I don't create a BUMPY ride.

View Poll Results: Eibach,RDSport,Dinan or H&R?
Eibach	56	50.45%
RDSport	22	19.82%
Dinan	29	26.13%
H&R	16	14.41%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2010, 01:31 AM	#1
xxe92xx Banned 37 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (2)	Springs....whats safe and whats not? So I'm interested in dropping the bimmer. I've looked around and have seen some mixed views, some say there safe some they aren't....I want to give her a nice low drop, but don't want to sacrifice reliability...So far I'm only aware of the following brands: Dinan, H&R, RDSport, and Eibach....any others?
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xxe92xx Banned 37 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (2)	i read that eibach's dont lower the car as much as others....is that true? you guys got pics with the eibach's?
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david @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	If you want to keep EDC, then the best thing to go with is springs... Eibach, RD Sport, they're all good!
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Loving my Eibachs. Hated my H&R's besides the look which was awesome. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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03-12-2010, 11:19 PM	#13
xxe92xx Banned 37 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (2)	ADDED A POLL looks like Eibach is a favorite, but looks wise hows the drop?
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03-12-2010, 11:27 PM	#14
Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	Got a set of Eibach springs sitting in my living room doing nothing. __________________ 11 335is, KW1, M3 bits and what not 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded, modded to the bone Old: 04 M3 SMG
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03-13-2010, 12:32 AM	#17
swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Lots of worry over nothing here. There is no such thing as an EDC compatible spring. ALL springs are EDC compatible. The EDC system knows the speed of your shock/strut piston travel not its position. Hence an offset to the position does not matter. From an EDC perspective a lowering spring is just like a car fully loaded with people - everything works perfect. Decide the look you want as that is 90% of what lowering springs are about and go for it. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	h&r's don't feel IMO. You want to go low while it feeling okay go RDSport __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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BaLLzZz Colonel 128 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	Me personally i am in the same boat. I have narrowed my choices down to Eibach or Dinan Both nearly identical drops etc. From there the choice is yours per say they are both safest for excessive wear and tear on your stock components. Changing the bumpstop to an e36 with one of these springs then everything is GREAT. All I hope is that I don't create a BUMPY ride. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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