AC Schnitzer or Hartge springs

Terrence · 7th October 2007, 01:53

Hi

I am thinking of either AC Schnitzer or Hartge springs. (I am ruling out H&R because a lot of you guys who have or had them remarked that they offer a very harsh ride.) Quite a few of you said that the Hartge springs ride not much different than stock. Any experience or opinions on the ACS springs? Any suggestion choosing between the two?

Thanks.

905RMP32V1x · 7th October 2007, 02:25

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Originally Posted by Terrence

Hi

I am thinking of either AC Schnitzer or Hartge springs. (I am ruling out H&R because a lot of you guys who have or had them remarked that they offer a very harsh ride.) Quite a few of you said that the Hartge springs ride not much different than stock. Any experience or opinions on the ACS springs? Any suggestion choosing between the two?

Thanks.

Harsh ride? I don't think so.

keang24 · 7th October 2007, 06:49

I also have H&R, and didn't notice much different than stock. The EDC on the other hand actually influence more on the ride quality. The Dinan spring also a good choice as well. The ACS kind of overprice, IMO.

M5_Power · 8th October 2007, 20:58

I use H&R Sport Springs also and it rides almost like stock. The drop is just perfect also.

Terrence · 8th October 2007, 23:36

Thanks for all the responses. I was saying that because I did a search in this and the M5 forum and 50% of the H&R users complain that it was too harsh. Perhaps I will give them a try after all.

905RMP32V1x · 9th October 2007, 00:57

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Originally Posted by Terrence

Thanks for all the responses. I was saying that because I did a search in this and the M5 forum and 50% of the H&R users complain that it was too harsh. Perhaps I will give them a try after all.

But if you survey a forum started in order to talk about problems with a particular mod, you are not going to get an accurate assesment. People who experience no problems don't post with the same frequency.

floridaBMW · 9th October 2007, 03:07

I'm also running H&R springs and don't find them harsh either. I think people sometimes mistake a harsh ride for a bit of bounce from the suspension on crappy roads. That comes with this modification imo, we get the best of both worlds anyway with the dampening control.

G ///McGregor K · 31st January 2008, 22:12

I know many people who have M6's have had problems with the H&R's, but not many with the M5's. The M6 is a lot lighter car and thus doesn't compress the shocks as much. Maybe this is why they work great on the M5, but not so well on the M6

BD 997 · 3rd February 2008, 01:38

I have H&R and love it... looks nice and rides almost like stock height....

m5baller · 3rd February 2008, 04:06

I will vote for Eibach springs (very similar to H&R springs). Just put them on 3 weeks ago and notice no difference in ride quality. Also, the drop in front is about 1 3/8" and rear is about 3/4".

Good luck!