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14th February 2008, 09:23
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H&R Springs WARNING
Replaced the H&R springs I had on the vehicle with Eibach springs and immediately noticed that after uninstalling the H&R, the strut/shock (rear) is leaking!!!  Installer of the Eibach springs is not at fault...as I am most confident in their ability and experience dealing with changing out springs. The only culprit we can come up with: H&R springs or regular wear/faulty strut (later of which is highly unlikely). Considering that the leakage started IMMEDIATELY after replacing the H&Rs w/Eibachs (keeping in mind the the Eibachs raise the car by about 1/2" in comparison to the H&R...in the rear), my guess is that riding that aggressively low with the H&Rs has compromised the struts to the point that when reversing the lowering effects of the H&Rs, the struts have such adverse reaction. This was verified by the BMW dealer. Be warned, BMW struts were priced out at ~$1500+ each plus labor AND under such circumstances are not covered by factory warranty!
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14th February 2008, 09:45
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After reading all the issues on H&R's, I've made up my mind and am going to go ahead and go with eibachs. I can't believe one bmw shock absorber is $1500, that is robbery.
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14th February 2008, 09:49
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Originally Posted by Tiptronicsoldier
After reading all the issues on H&R's, I've made up my mind and am going to go ahead and go with eibachs. I can't believe one bmw shock absorber is $1500, that is robbery.
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...cost probably has a lot to do with the fact the EDC or air-shock suspension sys employeed...
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15th February 2008, 01:57
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thanks for this thread....I will rethink getting H&R's.....I guess Eibach may be the way to go...although I did want a little more drop...
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15th February 2008, 02:39
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Originally Posted by plastique999
thanks for this thread....I will rethink getting H&R's.....I guess Eibach may be the way to go...although I did want a little more drop...
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The RDSport one has the lowest drop of all so far. PM EuroCarFan for some pics
Kenny
BTW, nice meeting you at RPI last Sat and hope your M6 arrive soon
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15th February 2008, 03:52
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Originally Posted by keang24
The RDSport one has the lowest drop of all so far. PM EuroCarFan for some pics
Kenny
BTW, nice meeting you at RPI last Sat and hope your M6 arrive soon
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Thanks Kenny...yea it was awesome seeing you guys...1st mod will def. be the scoops...and I will look at the RDSport springs as well...thanks!
2 more days!
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2005 E46 M3 (Sold!!! but not forgotten)
2004 Range Rover HSE (gf drives it)
2006 E350 MB (got it for my mama)
1989 E30 (R.I.P.)
M6!!! selling parts:
- Eibach springs
- RPI ram air intakes (Sold)
- BMC filters
- charcoal filter delete
- Vorsteiner lip ($1000)
- Eisenmann Race exhaust ($1800)
- SS X-pipes ($700)
- Angel Eye LED Bright Star upgrade
- Aicona 20's powdercoated black ($4000)
- CF roundels
- CF grills ($300)
- CF lower steering wheel ($200)
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15th February 2008, 04:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by plastique999
Thanks Kenny...yea it was awesome seeing you guys...1st mod will def. be the scoops...and I will look at the RDSport springs as well...thanks!
2 more days!
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Pics or banned after two days. 
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15th February 2008, 05:00
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Originally Posted by SMB
Replaced the H&R springs I had on the vehicle with Eibach springs and immediately noticed that after uninstalling the H&R, the strut/shock (rear) is leaking!!! Installer of the Eibach springs is not at fault...as I am most confident in their ability and experience dealing with changing out springs. The only culprit we can come up with: H&R springs or regular wear/faulty strut (later of which is highly unlikely). Considering that the leakage started IMMEDIATELY after replacing the H&Rs w/Eibachs (keeping in mind the the Eibachs raise the car by about 1/2" in comparison to the H&R...in the rear), my guess is that riding that aggressively low with the H&Rs has compromised the struts to the point that when reversing the lowering effects of the H&Rs, the struts have such adverse reaction. This was verified by the BMW dealer. Be warned, BMW struts were priced out at ~$1500+ each plus labor AND under such circumstances are not covered by factory warranty! |
My AD did the installation of my H&R, I'll ask him if he is aware of this problem.
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15th February 2008, 07:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keang24
The RDSport one has the lowest drop of all so far. PM EuroCarFan for some pics
Kenny
BTW, nice meeting you at RPI last Sat and hope your M6 arrive soon
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I just did a search for M6's with RD Sport Springs, I pm'ed a guy with them on his M6 to see how they are riding and where he got them, seems kinda hard to find some cheaper than the list price at rdsport.com - if anyone is interested in what I find out when I get some replies just drop me a pm.
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15th February 2008, 07:58
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first time I have heard an issue about H&R springs on m6, but still not convinced to change to any other springs, thats just me
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