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    Looking for pictures of Koni Yellows with H&R Sport Springs on 17s

    Looking for pictures of Koni Yellows with H&R Sport Springs on 17s. I've seen pics on 18s and it looks good but I'd prefer to run 17s. If you're running this setup please post. Yes, I tried using search but came up with nothing or pics are no longer hosted. Thanks in advance!

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    I have them on both my M Roadster and my Z4 coupe. I will try to post some Picts tomorrow

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    This one was on Konis with H&Rs



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    Quote Originally Posted by jrmartin03 View Post
    This one was on Konis with H&Rs
    Thanks for the pics! Looks pretty good. Now I don't know if I want to go with this setup to save money or go GC coilovers like I was originally.

    Quote Originally Posted by rboehl View Post
    I have them on both my M Roadster and my Z4 coupe. I will try to post some Picts tomorrow
    Thanks! Looking forward to more pics

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    Quote Originally Posted by rboehl View Post
    Hope this helps
    That helps a lot thanks! Cars look good!

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    Glad I found this.. this is the setup I will have once I get it all installed.. looks perfect to me, not too lowered, not too bling. Stoked.

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    Anyone else feel the H&R brings the rear end down 1/2 inch too far? Is there a spacer you can add to make this just right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffPortland View Post
    Anyone else feel the H&R brings the rear end down 1/2 inch too far? Is there a spacer you can add to make this just right?
    Here you go: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Suspensi...pring-Pad.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by WOODOO View Post
    How would this impact handling? Obviously better to be higher in back than in front but less ideal? I'm guessing the low rear is optimal based on some H&R engineery thinking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffPortland View Post
    How would this impact handling? Obviously better to be higher in back than in front but less ideal? I'm guessing the low rear is optimal based on some H&R engineery thinking.
    No clue. Just giving you what you asked for. Don't think higher rear means better handling tho. And every shock is different so don't think that's intentional by H&R. If you want it higher just do what you like. Doubt you'll notice much difference in handling either way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WOODOO View Post
    No clue. Just giving you what you asked for. Don't think higher rear means better handling tho. And every shock is different so don't think that's intentional by H&R. If you want it higher just do what you like. Doubt you'll notice much difference in handling either way.
    Thank you. I think I'll call TC Kline when I'm ready for this project. They sell H&R springs on their site and I'll go over pluses and minuses with them.

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    Got everything on and it’s perfect. Konis, H&R Sports, 17” wheels off a 435, and 20mm rear spacers.

    And maybe someday soon I can post picture!

    Quote Originally Posted by rallypanam View Post
    Glad I found this.. this is the setup I will have once I get it all installed.. looks perfect to me, not too lowered, not too bling. Stoked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rallypanam View Post
    Got everything on and it’s perfect. Konis, H&R Sports, 17” wheels off a 435, and 20mm rear spacers.

    And maybe someday soon I can post picture!
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    Quote Originally Posted by rallypanam View Post
    Yep looks fit and trim


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    I apologize for the unprecedented advice, but if you do anything outside of pleasant driving around the city I'd suggest trying another spring choice.

    H&R is a good company and the springs do their job (lowering the car), but not great with regard to driving (in my experience). If you don't drive spiritedly, please disregard the following: Progressive rates are really nice for a daily driver and the lower rates are decently comfortable, but I've had bad experiences with progressive springs for spirited and/or track driving. IMO the delta in the low tohigh rates on the H&R vary too highly. What I mean is I think their rear spring low rates are good and soft in a slow compression but by the time you are at a rate that is manageable in a corner, it's far in the stroke and any high cmpression hit made my cars unpredictable - this led to wonky corrections. Furthemore, I think <500lb is a little too soft in the rear. A 650 or 700 linear rate sounds high but after playing around with different spring rates with these cars, I've found that rate works the best for me to balance the car (with a 400-450lb spring in front). YRMV.

    I do have to say. They got the static stance ABSOLUTELY correct. It looks amazing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meeners View Post
    I apologize for the unprecedented advice, but if you do anything outside of pleasant driving around the city I'd suggest trying another spring choice.

    H&R is a good company and the springs do their job (lowering the car), but not great with regard to driving (in my experience). If you don't drive spiritedly, please disregard the following: Progressive rates are really nice for a daily driver and the lower rates are decently comfortable, but I've had bad experiences with progressive springs for spirited and/or track driving. IMO the delta in the low tohigh rates on the H&R vary too highly. What I mean is I think their rear spring low rates are good and soft in a slow compression but by the time you are at a rate that is manageable in a corner, it's far in the stroke and any high cmpression hit made my cars unpredictable - this led to wonky corrections. Furthemore, I think <500lb is a little too soft in the rear. A 650 or 700 linear rate sounds high but after playing around with different spring rates with these cars, I've found that rate works the best for me to balance the car (with a 400-450lb spring in front). YRMV.

    I do have to say. They got the static stance ABSOLUTELY correct. It looks amazing.
    I drive my non M Z3 spiritedly, and I don't think the suspension is bad out of the box. Could this H&R/Koni combo be "worse" than the stock set up? I get you're coming from an M setup though. I just want something that will lower the car and let it handle just as good or slightly better as a non-M stock Z handles.
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