E64 lowering
11-16-2009, 09:18 AM
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I am considering taking my car down 1.2 inches all around. I am not planning on driving this thing to conquer the west, so no reason it should resemble the wagons that did.
My concern is the alignment, specifically the camber. I just don't feel like replacing $1,600 in run-flats regularly. I know best would be leave it alone, but IF I decide to lower it, is there a proper way? Perhaps an alignment kit?
How has it worked out for you guys?
Thanks for your time.
My concern is the alignment, specifically the camber. I just don't feel like replacing $1,600 in run-flats regularly. I know best would be leave it alone, but IF I decide to lower it, is there a proper way? Perhaps an alignment kit?
How has it worked out for you guys?
Thanks for your time.
11-16-2009, 10:26 AM
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Most of my customers have just went with the Eibach or H&R springs. I am not sure If there is an aftermarket camber kit available. I do believe the rear suspension does have some room for some decent camber adjustment. Just make sure that you bring it to a good alignment shop. Hopefully one that has alot of experience with lowered BMW's.
11-16-2009, 11:53 AM
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If you want a subtle drop, with close to stock ride quality go with eibach. If you want a more aggressive drop (no gap) than go with the more aggressive h&r drop. Ride quality is still decent. Both kits dont SLAM the car, so as for alignment kits, you will not need them, just goto a good alignment mechanic and have it done.
11-16-2009, 01:13 PM
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Thank you both very much for your input. 
I am glad to hear the necessary adjustability is present.
Now I just have to decide between aggressive and subtle....
BTW - tbal, this will sound like a stupid question - but do you have 2 E63's or is that summer vs. winter?
I am glad to hear the necessary adjustability is present. Now I just have to decide between aggressive and subtle....
BTW - tbal, this will sound like a stupid question - but do you have 2 E63's or is that summer vs. winter?
11-16-2009, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by iCharles' post='1056164' date='Nov 16 2009, 02:13 PM
Thank you both very much for your input. I am glad to hear the necessary adjustability is present.
Now I just have to decide between aggressive and subtle....
BTW - tbal, this will sound like a stupid question - but do you have 2 E63's or is that summer vs. winter?
I am glad to hear the necessary adjustability is present. Now I just have to decide between aggressive and subtle....
BTW - tbal, this will sound like a stupid question - but do you have 2 E63's or is that summer vs. winter?
Thats only his Monday cars. Ask him about the many other cars for Tues - Sunday.
Tbal the big baller.
11-16-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='1056280' date='Nov 16 2009, 04:15 PM
Haha I wish I had to e63s lol...
I just have 2 sets of wheels
I just have 2 sets of wheels
He may be talking about the pics where there are 2 Blk 6sers parked side by side in front of the house.
11-16-2009, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam@sleekmotoring' post='1056311' date='Nov 16 2009, 05:02 PM
LIAR!
He may be talking about the pics where there are 2 Blk 6sers parked side by side in front of the house.
He may be talking about the pics where there are 2 Blk 6sers parked side by side in front of the house.
Either way, the winter and summer looks are both awesome!
I really dig the 128's, I want to get a set and powder coat them matte black. My only hesitation is not having a spare tire (can you even get run-flats in a 21"?), but I may find a way around that...
11-18-2009, 04:19 PM
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