Best Springs

[bbnmcas]

What are considered the best springs? What is the word on H&R, Racing Dynamics, and Spax?

[ayton]

most people swear by H&R...eibach gets some good reviews.

[bbnmcas]

Is it absolutly necessary to replace the shocks when installing lowering springs. My TI has 101K miles and I am wondering if it is ok to leave the original shocks on there. Will they be alright at the beginning but suck after a month or two?

[shutterbiker]

i have h&r springs on my '96 ti. when i first put them on, i used the stock shocks.
they worked fine, but after a while, they were worn out. i now have bilstein sports on the car. i would think that your stock shocks would be pretty far along at over 100,000. i would think about how much more use you will get, because if they go after you install the springs, you will have to remove everything again. hope this helps.

[bbnmcas]

That's what I figured. Thanks.

[Sparco]

i was wondering the same thing as bbnmcas and what is the price difference between the eibachs and H&R.. i found the price for H&R but no exact price for eibach

[ayton]

tire rack sells eibach contact them

[XxjEeYeDxX]

i say H&R. they have very good high quality springs that always please. btw, anyone have experience with FK springs?

[schussey]

i say H&R as well

[318tibimmer]

H&R's are really nice. Actually, you don't have to get the more expencive ones for the ti. I have a set that were for a BMW 328is (stage 3) and it is really nice. I don't bottom out on really anything. Just a thought if you were trying to save some money. The reason that I have those is because I found a guy that slod them to me for $75 for the set, it was taken off a 328is.

[2ndBimmer]

Just wondering, anyone tried the BavAuto springs?

[moku]

Just wondering, anyone tried the BavAuto springs?
Yep, I have a set on my TI. I'm running them with a set of Bilstein HD Sports. It's a comfortable ride and I've been happy with them. I originallly wanted the Eibachs, but they've discontinued spring production for TIs which sucks.

From what I understand, the BavAuto springs are right in between H&Rs and an Eibach Pro-Kit, in terms of comfort and ride quality.

If you're considering them, I would recommend them... especially since they're the most affordable. And they're made by the same manufacturer for BMW's OEM springs.

[rated///M]

anyone tried H&R cup kit?

[hotdog19d]

As far as I know they don't make it for the TI, so I went with koni/H&R sports, but I did find the cup kit on german E-bay for the E36 compact

[rated///M]

yeah, just checked after i posted that...oh well.

we're running H&R sport / Koni adj. on our audi wagon and it runs beautfully...so i'll probably go the same route.

[Shay]

Has anyone herd any bad things about the BMPD lowering kit? It uses Bilstein Shocks with 'their' springs, and claim to lower the car 1.4/1.25. Or is their something that is more worth my while for lowering my car around the same price ($600-$700).

Any input would be great Thanks.

[ddiorio1313]

I looked under my front fenders yesterday and noticed that my front shocks/springs were touching my front tires. This can't be normal or is it. I have 215/50 16's on my car right now and the stock tire is 205/55 16's. That shouldn't cuase a problem should it?
1997 318TiA Sport Package

[ddiorio1313]

Well...I did a little more looking around and noticed there was actually about a half inch clearance between the tire and strut, so I guess everything is okay...After this winter I am going to upgrade to I think Bilstein sport shocks/struts and probally bavauto springs...you guys think that is a good combination?

[2ndBimmer]

I just did the bilstein / bav auto suspension upgrade and i love it.

its firmer, lower, but not at all punishing!

[L84THSKY]

I think I will do the same upgrade. I now have the stock 15" alloys, but want to go up to 17". I see you have the 15's and 16"s. Your rims shown on your car are the style I like most, but seem to be 16". Do they make that style in 17"?

Thanks
Eric


I just did the bilstein / bav auto suspension upgrade and i love it.

its firmer, lower, but not at all punishing!

[1rstbmw!]

Any one know whats the best way to lower the ti 1 to 2 inches for under 250$ ?

[2ndBimmer]

BavAuto springs are 200 for the set.