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      01-28-2014, 05:02 PM   #23
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I went and had this installed yesterday at Performance3000 in Yeovil, top guys there!

Took them around 3 hours to fit, while I waited in their nice waiting room watching TopGear , they also offered to fit my Gloss Black grill for free as I travelled a long distance to them. Would definitely recommend them.

Not very happy with the drop at the front yet, but I'm sure it will be go much lower once settled.

I will post some pics and more feedback in a couple of days time once they have settled.
you got an update pic yet mate? really wanted to see what the drop looked like and how the ride is compared to m sport.
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      01-29-2014, 03:08 AM   #24
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you got an update pic yet mate? really wanted to see what the drop looked like and how the ride is compared to m sport.
Sorry was meant to update this post a while back but completely forgot...

aneways the ride has gone a little bit harsher than my MSport springs, but not too noticeable though. Although I have been thinking of downgrading to 18" wheels to soften the ride a little bit, but that's because I do loads of miles, specially in and around London.

In short I'm very happy with it, the car feels much better on the corners and looks very good IMO. Best mod I've done so far

Here's a pic of my car as it sits right now... excuse the red wheels, they won't be there for long
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      01-29-2014, 03:17 AM   #25
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thanks for putting pics up mate, are you running spacers at all and have you any full car shots for us?

bit concerned about them now as you say the rides harsher
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thanks for putting pics up mate, are you running spacers at all and have you any full car shots for us?

bit concerned about them now as you say the rides harsher
Nopp no spacers yet, here's a full car pic...



Sorry I didn't mean to put you off there, it's not as bad as I may have sounded there. Like I said I'm still very happy with it despite doing soo many miles in and around the crappy London roads.

If you come around Reading or something feel free to come and try before you buy

EDIT: oh and take a look at Alex's build thread, he's done this very recently.

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bit concerned about them now as you say the rides harsher
H&R are always harsh, when compared to the likes of Eibach.
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thanks for the new pic mate, thats very kind of you but i'm up here in the north west

Would you say its got a bit of 'reverse rake' going on there? Or is it just the way its parked?

I've looked at other 320d coupe's lowered on H&R's and it usually shows the front dropping slightly more than the rear?

cheers
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H&R are always harsh, when compared to the likes of Eibach.
Yepp that's what I was told before getting these, but apparantly the Eibach springs doesn't give much of a drop on MSports, hence why I went with H&R
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thanks for the new pic mate, thats very kind of you but i'm up here in the north west

Would you say its got a bit of 'reverse rake' going on there? Or is it just the way its parked?

I've looked at other 320d coupe's lowered on H&R's and it usually shows the front dropping slightly more than the rear?

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oops for some reason I keep thinking everyone is from London in here

The back is definitely much lower than the front, there is still a little arch gap. I'll see if I can get a picture this weekend with a proper camera
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thanks for the new pic mate, thats very kind of you but i'm up here in the north west

Would you say its got a bit of 'reverse rake' going on there? Or is it just the way its parked?

I've looked at other 320d coupe's lowered on H&R's and it usually shows the front dropping slightly more than the rear?

cheers
Thought i was the only NW'er on here lol
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Thought i was the only NW'er on here lol
No mate! I'm in wigan - not a million miles from you - used to live in St.Annes
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No mate! I'm in wigan - not a million miles from you - used to live in St.Annes
Ahh i'm always up around Shevington and Skem area to see a couple of mates, one has an e46 with purple wheels if you've ever seen it, i'll be up there this sunday to attempt to do some coding, and small world i work in Lytham/St Annes
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Haha small world I'm actually in wrightington, haven't seen that particular e46 but I've had many many e46's!

Will keep my eye out for ya


sorry to hijack thread OP
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Do the wheels need to be realigned after lowering springs are fitted?
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Do the wheels need to be realigned after lowering springs are fitted?
yes, your changing a major suspension component that will completely alter the geometry.

100% needs a full alignment done after doing any work with the suspension.
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