[mjansen2]

I’m looking into lowering my G82 xdrive. I’ve done some looking around and the H&R sport springs seem like a good option. I don’t want the car to be too low, just want the wheel gap to look more natural and not so gaping.

Does anyone have experience with these springs or similar ones? I’m afraid that lowering the car might cause me to scrape or take away from my ride quality.

[masab321]

I have an exact similar question for my G82 xDrive.

[mike@x-ph.com]

The sport springs are not that aggressive; it lowers the car by 1.2 in the front and 1.0 in the rear. Its daily driver friendly.

[hellcat2m4]

I believe Mike meant 0.4 rear for the sports.

The super sports are 1.0 rear.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by hellcat2m4

I believe Mike meant 0.4 rear for the sports.

The super sports are 1.0 rear.

Per H&R website it's 1.0 for the sport in the rear

[hellcat2m4]

Direct from H&R's website below...

H&R Sport Springs (part #: 28616-1) lower the BMW M3 and M3 Competition approximately 1.2” in the front and .40” in the rear, and work with factory Adaptive M Suspension, improving handling for a more precise driving experience, plus they create that cool H&R stance. Ausgezeichnet!


Sport Spring 12 w/ Sport Suspension, w/ Adapt. Suspension 1.2 .40 28616-3
Super Sport Spring 12 w/ Sport Suspension, w/ Adapt. Suspension 1.4 1.0 50498-77

(The 28616-3 is the xDrive variant, whereas the "28616-1" is the RWD I believe)

Just didn't want anyone confused is all, no harm no foul!

[evilboi77]

I'm also interested in this set. How does the alignment look after the drop? Do I need to get a Camber kit or everything is still within spec? Thanks

[Impulse20098]

Originally Posted by hellcat2m4

Direct from H&R's website below...

H&R Sport Springs (part #: 28616-1) lower the BMW M3 and M3 Competition approximately 1.2” in the front and .40” in the rear, and work with factory Adaptive M Suspension, improving handling for a more precise driving experience, plus they create that cool H&R stance. Ausgezeichnet!


Sport Spring 12 w/ Sport Suspension, w/ Adapt. Suspension 1.2 .40 28616-3
Super Sport Spring 12 w/ Sport Suspension, w/ Adapt. Suspension 1.4 1.0 50498-77

(The 28616-3 is the xDrive variant, whereas the "28616-1" is the RWD I believe)

Just didn't want anyone confused is all, no harm no foul!

The M4 is different than the M3 for the H&R Sport Springs. OP states he has a G82.

[hellcat2m4]

Good call, I missed that!

Should have known to not question Mike...

Mike, My apologies good sir

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by hellcat2m4

Good call, I missed that!

Should have known to not question Mike...

Mike, My apologies good sir

[G80_Tomo]

I have a G80xdrive on 12/15 f/r spacers on H&R sport springs. Zero rubbing and zero problems going over speed bumps or steep driveways (as long as you go an am angle) since I have a front lip.

The only place I scrape is my parking garage in NYC. The driveway goes up and then down which causes my back wheels to still be low when the front wheels go down.

I'm thinking about going back to stock but only bc of this one garage issue. I also considereling switching garages since the fitment is so perfect and I don't want to go back.

[TENPIN]

Left front side by side of the H&R Sport Spring lowering. Both photos were taken straight at the center cap level.

[Impulse20098]

This is my M3 with H&R Sport Springs on the front. No spacers yet in this picture. Stock vs H&R Sport

[Nado]

Originally Posted by TENPIN

Left front side by side of the H&R Sport Spring lowering. Both photos were taken straight at the center cap level.

Attachment 3067909

How many miles are on them in this pic? Because that doesnt look like 1.2", and am wondering if it settles a bit more.

[GarageMonsterM]

can anyone confirm that the Xdrive models have a higher stock ride height than RWD models? this is my assumption from all the photos I see of lowering springs etc.

[TENPIN]

Originally Posted by Nado

How many miles are on them in this pic? Because that doesnt look like 1.2", and am wondering if it settles a bit more.

Maybe 5 miles. Haha! Should settle some. I'll take another pic in a month.

[OF Hero]

Dumb question, but if I'm looking for a slight drop only to keep it year round driveable and would likely never use the height adjustability, is there any other benefit to going with a HAS kit as opposed to just springs with H&R or Eibach? For example, are the KW springs that much better or does the kit come with anything else that would make it worth the price vs springs alone even if I never adjusted the height?

[RM73]

Originally Posted by mjansen2

I’m looking into lowering my G82 xdrive. I’ve done some looking around and the H&R sport springs seem like a good option. I don’t want the car to be too low, just want the wheel gap to look more natural and not so gaping.

Does anyone have experience with these springs or similar ones? I’m afraid that lowering the car might cause me to scrape or take away from my ride quality.

I've got my G82 XDrive in the shop today to do the install, I'll post back later.

[RM73]

Originally Posted by OF Hero

Dumb question, but if I'm looking for a slight drop only to keep it year round driveable and would likely never use the height adjustability, is there any other benefit to going with a HAS kit as opposed to just springs with H&R or Eibach? For example, are the KW springs that much better or does the kit come with anything else that would make it worth the price vs springs alone even if I never adjusted the height?

I'd say the only advantage would be the adjustability factor. Even if you don't plan on changing it often, having the option is great, imagine if you're scraping on speedbumps, or you decide to install a lower front lip or whatever, your springs aren't automatically garbage. If otherwise you're 100% sure these aren't going to issues for you, then yeah, regular lowering springs will do the job and save you a good ammount.

[markoz28]

Originally Posted by TENPIN

Left front side by side of the H&R Sport Spring lowering. Both photos were taken straight at the center cap level.

Attachment 3067909

If you could post a side by side pic again after you have a couple of hundred miles on it that would be great!

I am trying to decide on Sport Springs as well. The HAS sounds good in theory but everyone that I see that has them has the fronts bottomed out and the rears cranked to the top. Seems like the adjustability it taken out at that point.

[to///m]

Originally Posted by G80_Tomo

I have a G80xdrive on 12/15 f/r spacers on H&R sport springs. Zero rubbing and zero problems going over speed bumps or steep driveways (as long as you go an am angle) since I have a front lip.

The only place I scrape is my parking garage in NYC. The driveway goes up and then down which causes my back wheels to still be low when the front wheels go down.

I'm thinking about going back to stock but only bc of this one garage issue. I also considereling switching garages since the fitment is so perfect and I don't want to go back.

M3 looks great man, do you happen to have any other shots directly from the side? And maybe a down the side shot with the wheels straight.

Looking at doing this exact set up and want to make sure it will scratch my itch!

[hellcat2m4]

Impulse20098

Can you post some more pics on the entire car whenever you get a moment?

Thanks