I just bought a set of H&R race springs 50484 from another fanatic. I have a 2000 323i, premium package without the sport suspension. After some research and calling H&R, they are telling me that I need 29484. Whats going to happen to my car if I put on the 50484? And what are the differences between the 2? Thanks.
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Are you putting these on stock shocks or aftermarket shocks?
If you're using the stocks with these springs, they'll blow pretty fast.
If you get some aftermarket shocks, then it should work.
If you're using the stocks with these springs, they'll blow pretty fast.
If you get some aftermarket shocks, then it should work.
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Nope,nikemykee said:
50484-88 is "Race" for cars equipped with factory sport suspension
29484 is "Race" for cars equipped with factory NONsport suspension
is "Sport" for cars equipped with facotry sport suspension
29485 is "Sport" for cars equipped with factory NONsport suspension
So what this means I believe is that you're going to have a pretty low car. I have 29484's on my Sport 323i and it dropped the front about an inch, it looks like this car:TuRBoIS300 said:
Also, you will kill your OEM shocks with these springs really quick, you're gonna have to get some Bilstiens or Koni's to keep it all together. Your OEM shocks may be fine for a little while, but these springs will tire them out soon enough.
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50484-88 is lower than that.
Let me know if you wanna resell, my buddy might be interested. :thumbup:
Let me know if you wanna resell, my buddy might be interested. :thumbup:
Alright, I don't know jack about suspension so you guys are gonna have to help me out. I'm getting these race springs without shocks. I keep hearing that I need aftermarket shocks or I'm going to blow my stock shocks. What are coilovers? What are cupkits?
Coilovers are integrated shocks and springs in one unit on a threaded perch so they can be height adjusted, some also have damping and some even have that and rebound adjustment. Cupkit is an H&R product which has traditional shock spring setup but the springs and shocks valving are tuned to match so they work well together.
The race springs will be a bit lower in the front and considerably in the rear from the picture of the sedan. That the 29484 setup, more of raked look. I have the 29484 springs with Koni yellows and I personally like it. The Konis are adjustable so I was able to find a setting which works for everyday. I would also say replace you rear shock mounts while you're at it cuz they have to come out to change the rears and the stock units will wear out.
As far as stock shocks on those springs, don't. Sure it will work for a awhile but not well and when the shocks wear out you'll bounce around everywhere.
You can get the Konis, all four for $500 and can get the 29484 springs for $200, RSM's $60 to $90 for decent ones
The race springs will be a bit lower in the front and considerably in the rear from the picture of the sedan. That the 29484 setup, more of raked look. I have the 29484 springs with Koni yellows and I personally like it. The Konis are adjustable so I was able to find a setting which works for everyday. I would also say replace you rear shock mounts while you're at it cuz they have to come out to change the rears and the stock units will wear out.
As far as stock shocks on those springs, don't. Sure it will work for a awhile but not well and when the shocks wear out you'll bounce around everywhere.
You can get the Konis, all four for $500 and can get the 29484 springs for $200, RSM's $60 to $90 for decent ones
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