Xi vs i Suspension
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My Ride: 2008 535xi
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Looks pretty hawt.. but I don't think I'd want it to sit that low on the ground.. again.. I'd want it to be barely functional when it's all the way down, but be able to go up to snow mode/stock height
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 525ix (N52 Engine)
So a 535i popped up for sale not too far from my house, once I get a chance and go back home for a weekend, im going to go try and test drive it. To actually see how much different my 525xi is vs the 535i. I already know im in for a surprise. Ill make my choice then. That should put my mind to rest about what to do. lol
If i bag mine thats what im going to try to do, have bags set up where the lowest setting could be a bit higher so you can still drive normally. That is if the bags i get have the coil set up. We will see, I did find a video of another E60 thats on bags,
Here is the link, this guy actually wrapped his E60 to a different color since the video. The color is very similar to the M4 Yellow.
If i bag mine thats what im going to try to do, have bags set up where the lowest setting could be a bit higher so you can still drive normally. That is if the bags i get have the coil set up. We will see, I did find a video of another E60 thats on bags,
Here is the link, this guy actually wrapped his E60 to a different color since the video. The color is very similar to the M4 Yellow.
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Andrew from BagRiders took some time out of his schedule on his own to look for options, and he found out there is a company in Canada that does air suspension setups for AWD E60s. They are called Air Dynamiks. Struts alone run for $2,050. So add another 2,500 for like the top of the line management with all bells and whistles. Im gonna save up a bit more money and probably scoop those, ill probably build my air bag management piece by piece and upgrade it as I go since most packages let you do that now.
Reason why I also want to wait a little bit is to see some reviews of those GodSpeed Coilovers for the E60 Xi models that came out not too long ago. Few people on here ordered them and are waiting for those.
Reason why I also want to wait a little bit is to see some reviews of those GodSpeed Coilovers for the E60 Xi models that came out not too long ago. Few people on here ordered them and are waiting for those.
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I'll give you a review on the god speeds once I install them.
Andrew from BagRiders took some time out of his schedule on his own to look for options, and he found out there is a company in Canada that does air suspension setups for AWD E60s. They are called Air Dynamiks. Struts alone run for $2,050. So add another 2,500 for like the top of the line management with all bells and whistles. Im gonna save up a bit more money and probably scoop those, ill probably build my air bag management piece by piece and upgrade it as I go since most packages let you do that now.
Reason why I also want to wait a little bit is to see some reviews of those GodSpeed Coilovers for the E60 Xi models that came out not too long ago. Few people on here ordered them and are waiting for those.
Reason why I also want to wait a little bit is to see some reviews of those GodSpeed Coilovers for the E60 Xi models that came out not too long ago. Few people on here ordered them and are waiting for those.
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Awesome! Glad to hear!
I might be getting new wheels or something since my wheels rub. On bumpy roads, or when hitting the bottom of a hill going up again. It sucks. My shocks are starting to go, so these coilovers would cost a little less then getting shocks. I cant seem to find anyone who paired H&R springs with shocks and was happy with the results.
I might be getting new wheels or something since my wheels rub. On bumpy roads, or when hitting the bottom of a hill going up again. It sucks. My shocks are starting to go, so these coilovers would cost a little less then getting shocks. I cant seem to find anyone who paired H&R springs with shocks and was happy with the results.
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A forum member ordered http://iscsuspension-na.com/ coilovers for his E60. They made several sets its just that no one gave a review or any input on them. Im waiting to hear how they ride, and I am now looking to buying those. Air Supsension seems a bit impractical for a daily driver, at least with all the things that could go wrong and leave you stranded.
I might still end up getting new wheels, since going any lower would not be possible. Although I cannot find any other wheels that I could afford and look similar. Unless I really go the cheap route like STR or XXR wheels.
I might still end up getting new wheels, since going any lower would not be possible. Although I cannot find any other wheels that I could afford and look similar. Unless I really go the cheap route like STR or XXR wheels.
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