Okay so ive decided to swap the bavauto springs that came with my car for some H&R sports. Upon comparison i notice that the two springs are the same height, very nearly (.2mm) the same thickness, same number of coils, and very similar spacing(<2mm diff.). So my question is what makes the spring rate different? Should i return these or will see a difference?
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they're both progressive right? the rate changes as they compress. I dont think you can measure with a caliper or a ruler a progressive spring's feel.
lots of ppl like IE stage 3 if you're looking for a good drop and a firm feel. -
I think IE3s would be too low for my taste, my car is really a driver and I dont want to be running into shit all the time. P/n on H&Rs is 50406 and they are black.--WillComment
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IE3's you wont be hitting stuff all the time unless you are totally oblivious to everything on the road. I ride on Turner's Jstock springs and I dont hit stuff.
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Originally posted by george gravesComment
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I have had ie's for over a year and i only worry about my reiger lip. I never have trouble with anything else. Its low but it can be a DD.Comment
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well based on what everyone else says about bavauto springs , they're crap . anythings better than it :)
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Well i put in the H&Rs and ill let you guys no sometime over the weekend. Im waiting on a part to arrive at the dealership and then ill need an alignment. I also replaced the CAs, installed M3 CABs, and replaced tie rods and sway bar links. Bilstein Sports and new strut bearing and mounts are about a year old.--WillComment
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