E61 M-sport lowering recommendation
07-05-2011, 02:06 PM
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My Ride: M3 ZCP EX:2005 BMW 535D Sport, Estate, Steptronic, Carbon Black, Black Dakota leather, Head up Display, Profi Satnav, Bluetooth - only MULF module, Bi-xenon adaptive headlights, Sportseats, Cruise control, Active steeringMods: 19
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This explain a lot, I must have forget this, and I was wondering all the time why 245 looks almost same as 275 on 9" wheel 
Really? so I'm going for the 285x40x19 and I don't have to be varied about the lowering or spacers, they will fit perfectly. 
Well I have to tell you the true, I know, the car looks well, but unfortunately it is not mine on the avatar......., it is just my big dream, but the kit is about 10k and not for estate version
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but the important thing is that they dont rub considerably.
the rears move inwards when the car is jacked up, so when you get it down again they move outwards and the space on the inside of the fender gets much more. so on the rears the outside fender lip will be my concern until I put them on.. fingers crossed
the rears move inwards when the car is jacked up, so when you get it down again they move outwards and the space on the inside of the fender gets much more. so on the rears the outside fender lip will be my concern until I put them on.. fingers crossed
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07-05-2011, 09:25 PM
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But 285x40x19 will be a VERY TALL tyre and will not fit or look right if you ask me.
It looks great btw, those wheels are a work of genius and the ET and tyre size looks spot-on! Just a 10-15 mm drop will make it absolutely perfect!!
Btw I don't see any difference on your rear fenders vs a stock E61? How were they "done" - rolling only on the inside of the lip? Or am I just blind to see the difference?
07-05-2011, 09:44 PM
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My Ride: M3 ZCP EX:2005 BMW 535D Sport, Estate, Steptronic, Carbon Black, Black Dakota leather, Head up Display, Profi Satnav, Bluetooth - only MULF module, Bi-xenon adaptive headlights, Sportseats, Cruise control, Active steeringMods: 19
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I am almost certain that 285x35x19 will fit, as I was considering them even on my car (on paper).
But 285x40x19 will be a VERY TALL tyre and will not fit or look right if you ask me.
I know man, I meant the pic on your profile, which shows your real car.
It looks great btw, those wheels are a work of genius and the ET and tyre size looks spot-on! Just a 10-15 mm drop will make it absolutely perfect!!
Btw I don't see any difference on your rear fenders vs a stock E61? How were they "done" - rolling only on the inside of the lip? Or am I just blind to see the difference?
But 285x40x19 will be a VERY TALL tyre and will not fit or look right if you ask me.
I know man, I meant the pic on your profile, which shows your real car.
It looks great btw, those wheels are a work of genius and the ET and tyre size looks spot-on! Just a 10-15 mm drop will make it absolutely perfect!!
Btw I don't see any difference on your rear fenders vs a stock E61? How were they "done" - rolling only on the inside of the lip? Or am I just blind to see the difference?
you are right, the fenders are just rolled from inside, it was enough to fit the wheels, I'm also considering spacers, 15mm are to much, so need to check 5 or 10mm which will be better
07-06-2011, 03:11 AM
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07-06-2011, 03:37 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E61 M5, 1989 Z1
OK, checked the H&R website and they don't seem to list a set for the E61, just the E60. But as best I can tell the E60 and E61 share the same OEM rear ARBs so not sure why the E61 isn't listed. The TUV approval also excludes the E61.
07-06-2011, 08:08 AM
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07-06-2011, 10:02 AM
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I wondered about the same. No worries, they fit perfectly.
08-26-2011, 09:28 AM
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Guys, I am trying to locate Eibach Prokit springs for a front-end of my 535 xiT usdm spec, but to no avail. Eibach website does not list anything for E61.
Could some one confirm I can fit E60 Eibach Prokit springs on my front suspension? (rear is air suspension)
Could some one confirm I can fit E60 Eibach Prokit springs on my front suspension? (rear is air suspension)
08-29-2011, 03:31 AM
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If the stock spring geometry is identical on RWD and 4WD E61, then the answer to your question is yes.
You can also look on Ebay and elsewhere for a Pro Kit for E60 4WD, and then use only the front springs.
If still in doubt, drop an email to Eibach and let us know what they say.