H&R springs removal every season.

bimmermann88 · 09-25-2021, 12:14 PM

ok i'm a newbie when it comes to suspension stuff! I was wondering if it will harm my m3cx if you remove the aftermarket springs every winter and put back on your OEM springs and winter tires because I live in ny and Im worried about snow and ice build up and especially not using my 92k car as a snow plow.

Limegrntaln · 09-25-2021, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmermann88

ok i'm a newbie when it comes to suspension stuff! I was wondering if it will harm my m3cx if you remove the aftermarket springs every winter and put back on your OEM springs and winter tires because I live in ny and Im worried about snow and ice build up and especially not using my 92k car as a snow plow.

You would literally be better off buying a separate set of coilovers to just swap out. To go through compressing the springs, and reinstalling them, would be a pain in the ass. Shops charge a few hundred dollars to install springs. If you had coilovers, you could just adjust the ride height, everytime you changed the wheels. 10,000 times easier.

spridge · 09-25-2021, 07:15 PM

You could install a HAS kit and raise it up for winter too.

barryc365 · 09-25-2021, 08:00 PM

Is the 20/30mm going to make that much difference!?

I'm in NY also, if there is deep snow on the ground I'm not going anywhere but usually the roads have been swept up by the sanitation guys after a few hours.

The bigger concern for me would be winter tires. I don't think the ride height will be that significant?

bimmermann88 · 09-25-2021, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by barryc365

Is the 20/30mm going to make that much difference!?

I'm in NY also, if there is deep snow on the ground I'm not going anywhere but usually the roads have been swept up by the sanitation guys after a few hours.

The bigger concern for me would be winter tires. I don't think the ride height will be that significant?

I am in upstate New York! I just don't want treads to rub and get ice build up.

barryc365 · 09-25-2021, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmermann88

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Originally Posted by barryc365

Is the 20/30mm going to make that much difference!?

I'm in NY also, if there is deep snow on the ground I'm not going anywhere but usually the roads have been swept up by the sanitation guys after a few hours.

The bigger concern for me would be winter tires. I don't think the ride height will be that significant?

I am in upstate New York! I just don't want treads to rub and get ice build up.

Gotcha!

I don't need to drive anywhere really so will probably avoid the worst days.

I'm still not sure if the height will help that much if it's a really bad day?

moproblems · 09-25-2021, 11:08 PM

You're better off just leaving it stock or dealing with a lowered car in the winter. You could get H&R VTF or KW HAS Instead but you really should still align it anytime ride height changes... And even then the rear springs need to come apart if the new stuff is the same as F80

r33_RGSport · 09-26-2021, 04:27 PM

Better off selling it and buy F97 X3M or F98 X4M.
As fast, better ground clearance.

bimmermann88 · 09-26-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Better off selling it and buy F97 X3M or F98 X4M.
As fast, better ground clearance.

Ehh g80cx is already on order! Plus I like the color choices better on the m3 better ! Also I've never owned a car before always sav's! But thanks for the suggestion!

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