Eibach Pro-Kit vs. H&R Sport

asv · 04-02-2008, 11:59 AM

OK, so I've decided to replace the springs on my 135i. I have no prior experience with lowering, therefore its hard for me to decide between vendors. Any thoughts on Eibach Pro-Kit vs. H&R Sport?

mikeo · 04-02-2008, 12:04 PM

I would lean toward H&R Sport (not Super Sport).

asv · 04-02-2008, 12:09 PM

H&R is actually on the only one thats available right now. Eibach is not expected till the middle of the month.

mikeo · 04-02-2008, 12:14 PM

Are you going to go with the OE struts/shocks like Larry, or something different?

asv · 04-02-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

Are you going to go with the OE struts/shocks like Larry, or something different?

OE.

mikeo · 04-02-2008, 12:19 PM

That sure makes for an economical drop, alright. I'm curious to see if the OE dampers can hold up to the higher spring rates over time.

larryn · 04-02-2008, 12:30 PM

They worked pretty well for a couple years on my e90, with stock dampers and H&R Sports. The rates are fairly close to stock.

With the amount my car is dropped, I can't imagine what the "Super Sport" version would do...

NOLEimit · 04-02-2008, 12:35 PM

I was very happy with my H&R/Bilstein setup on my R32. I will probably upgrade the 135 to something similar. I notice that the rear end gets a bit unsettled for my liking at times and almost floats. dont like that feeling one bit.

asv · 04-02-2008, 12:41 PM

Thanks for the input guys, I ordered an H&R sport set from tirerack. I will probably get them on in 2 weeks, and post some pics.

JWON35 · 04-06-2008, 09:51 PM

The stance the sports will give you will really show off the volks. Can't wait to see some pics!

NJKSC27 · 04-06-2008, 09:54 PM

mmmm volks and H&R's huh, very nice setup so far, keep it up!

gravityautosports · 04-07-2008, 01:19 PM

Both are great, but H&R (as far as I'm concerned) are the only ones available now. We've used them a lot and they always make for a nice drop for a nice price, and they ride great.

If you want to go H&R Super Sport, yuo should definitely consider changing out your shocks at the same time so you don't have to pay for install twice.

With regular H&R Sports, you should be fine with your OE sport shocks!

GT3 · 04-09-2008, 07:49 PM

I would go H&R.

asv · 04-09-2008, 08:29 PM

I got the H&R springs installed yesterday, and I'm really happy with them.

kevintran · 04-09-2008, 09:51 PM

PICTUREs!

BMWERKEN · 04-10-2008, 12:25 AM

We carry both and have had success with both setups. They are very comparable in terms of amount of drop and ride quality. I am partial to the H&R Sports because I have had more experience with them but I wouldn't discount the Eibachs in any way.

Impulse · 04-10-2008, 01:47 PM

I had H&R with bilsteins on my e36 M and loved them

04-02-2008, 11:59 AM	#1
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Eibach Pro-Kit vs. H&R Sport OK, so I've decided to replace the springs on my 135i. I have no prior experience with lowering, therefore its hard for me to decide between vendors. Any thoughts on Eibach Pro-Kit vs. H&R Sport?
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04-02-2008, 12:04 PM	#2
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	I would lean toward H&R Sport (not Super Sport).
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04-02-2008, 12:09 PM	#3
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	H&R is actually on the only one thats available right now. Eibach is not expected till the middle of the month.
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04-02-2008, 12:14 PM	#4
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Are you going to go with the OE struts/shocks like Larry, or something different?
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04-02-2008, 12:19 PM	#6
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	That sure makes for an economical drop, alright. I'm curious to see if the OE dampers can hold up to the higher spring rates over time.
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04-02-2008, 12:30 PM	#7
larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	They worked pretty well for a couple years on my e90, with stock dampers and H&R Sports. The rates are fairly close to stock. With the amount my car is dropped, I can't imagine what the "Super Sport" version would do...
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04-02-2008, 12:35 PM	#8
NOLEimit Private First Class 4 Rep 155 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	I was very happy with my H&R/Bilstein setup on my R32. I will probably upgrade the 135 to something similar. I notice that the rear end gets a bit unsettled for my liking at times and almost floats. dont like that feeling one bit. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 135i -- Alpine White -- Coral Red -- ZSP Previous --2004 VW R32--
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04-02-2008, 12:41 PM	#9
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input guys, I ordered an H&R sport set from tirerack. I will probably get them on in 2 weeks, and post some pics.
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04-06-2008, 09:51 PM	#10
JWON35 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	The stance the sports will give you will really show off the volks. Can't wait to see some pics!
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04-06-2008, 09:54 PM	#11
NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 111 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	mmmm volks and H&R's huh, very nice setup so far, keep it up!
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04-07-2008, 01:19 PM	#12
gravityautosports Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 215 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Both are great, but H&R (as far as I'm concerned) are the only ones available now. We've used them a lot and they always make for a nice drop for a nice price, and they ride great. If you want to go H&R Super Sport, yuo should definitely consider changing out your shocks at the same time so you don't have to pay for install twice. With regular H&R Sports, you should be fine with your OE sport shocks!
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04-09-2008, 07:49 PM	#13
GT3 Track addict 5 Rep 233 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I would go H&R.
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04-09-2008, 08:29 PM	#14
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I got the H&R springs installed yesterday, and I'm really happy with them.
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04-09-2008, 09:51 PM	#15
kevintran Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	PICTUREs!
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04-10-2008, 12:25 AM	#16
BMWERKEN Banned 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	We carry both and have had success with both setups. They are very comparable in terms of amount of drop and ride quality. I am partial to the H&R Sports because I have had more experience with them but I wouldn't discount the Eibachs in any way.
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04-10-2008, 01:47 PM	#17
Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	I had H&R with bilsteins on my e36 M and loved them __________________ 135i - Alpine White - Black Leatherette - 6-Speed - Sport Package - Aluminum trim - 6FL
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