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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Is it me, or can I see that the ride height is heigher?
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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congrats, sweeet ! very nice car !
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by maylander739' date='Jun 3 2005, 03:07 PM
Is it me, or can I see that the ride height is heigher?
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No, its me too! Oh boy, I hope its not thaaaat much higher and maybe just the lighting and other photo variables in the pic. My 530xi is on its way. Im going to put the Style 128 19" wheels on them, but I dont think it will do much. That looks considerably higher. :'(

Im not looking for a low rider here, but I think thats a bit much, no?
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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That looks way too high, yep. Why is that AWD models are always higher anyway? I never understood that.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' date='Jun 3 2005, 06:29 PM
That looks way too high, yep. Why is that AWD models are always higher anyway? I never understood that.?
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There is some definate wheel gapping there. Im hoping that mine with the 18's looks a little less AMC'ish. Nice car Sweeet!
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Could it be possible that the shipping spacers for the springs were not removed when the car was prepped?? I purchased a VW GLX Passat in 98 and when I went to close on the car, I noticed an unusually high gap on the weel well amd complained to the service manager. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that the shipping spacers for the springs (keeps car from bouncing during transport) were still in place. Could thhis be possible?? Hope so, as I'm in the talking stage for a 530XI with my dealer!
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' date='Jun 3 2005, 04:29 PM
That looks way too high, yep. Why is that AWD models are always higher anyway? I never understood that.?
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More clearance... so you wont be plowing snow with your front lip... I know I would be....

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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by joneill' date='Jun 4 2005, 12:15 AM
Could it be possible that the shipping spacers for the springs were not removed when the car was prepped?? I purchased a VW GLX Passat in 98 and when I went to close on the car, I noticed an unusually high gap on the weel well amd complained to the service manager. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that the shipping spacers for the springs (keeps car from bouncing during transport) were still in place. Could thhis be possible?? Hope so, as I'm in the talking stage for a? 530XI with my dealer!
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i hope i would notice shipping spacers when i drive it. it feels amazing by the way. i will take more pics and try to settle this storm
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by sweeet' date='Jun 5 2005, 11:07 AM
[quote name='joneill' date='Jun 4 2005, 12:15 AM']Could it be possible that the shipping spacers for the springs were not removed when the car was prepped?? I purchased a VW GLX Passat in 98 and when I went to close on the car, I noticed an unusually high gap on the weel well amd complained to the service manager. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that the shipping spacers for the springs (keeps car from bouncing during transport) were still in place. Could thhis be possible?? Hope so, as I'm in the talking stage for a? 530XI with my dealer!
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i hope i would notice shipping spacers when i drive it. it feels amazing by the way. i will take more pics and try to settle this storm
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here's another pic
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 08:03 AM
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It does look rather high on its feet... I wonder if there is a possibility to lower an Xi car afterwards with eibach springs or something..
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