E36 M3 Bilstein/H&R Sport Suspension Package

As great as the E36 M3 stock suspension is, it still has compromises. From spring rate to ride height, the suspension was spec'd to be appealing to a wide range of BMW customers. In other words, they couldn't make it a track car for the road and still sell 50,000 of them. If you think your M3 could carry more speed through corners with less bodyroll, and look better with a lower stance, this suspension could be for you.

H&R Sport springs lower the ride height by 1.5" in front and 1.0" in the rear and stiffens the spring rate. Both combine to lower the car's center of gravity and reduce the amount of bodyroll in corners. The springs are progressive rate so their initial stiffness is actually very compliant and it becomes stiffer as the spring is compressed. This is great for street cars that see bumps and potholes where suspension compliance is key. Overall, they are about 30% stiffer than the stock original springs.

We use Bilstein Sport shocks as the dampers and they feature Bilstein's patented and innovative valving system. With this system, small bumps and impacts are absorbed as they should be. But the shocks stiffen for cornering and other suspension motions. It's the best of both worlds as the shock self-adjusts based on suspension motion. These fit with the stock strut and shock mounts, making for an easy and clean install.

Parts list:

1 set - H&R Sport Springs (29910 or 29910-2)

1 - Bilstein Left Front Sport strut (VE3-A585 / 35-105855)

1 - Bilstein Right Front Sport strut (VE3-A586 / 35-105862)

1 pair - Bilstein Rear Sport Shocks (BE5-2453 / 24-024532)

This item fits the following BMWs:
1995-1999 E36 BMW M3