lowered 530i on eibach springs BUT.....
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My Ride: my ride which i just bought is 2005 530i with all the fruit cept no tv or dvd GRR haha :)
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i just put some 20`s on my 530i 05 and lowered it with eibach pro-kit with stil the standard shocks and i noticed on the rear that the right side at the back is lowered more then the left side,theres a bout a lil finger diff its noticable...the front lowered both sides evenly but the back is not so even...is this normal or any one else had this problem b4 ?
and 1 more question.. im not happy with the rear looks bit higher then the front do u guys reckon it will be alrite if i put the sportline springs just on the back to get that tad lower ?
i just put some 20`s on my 530i 05 and lowered it with eibach pro-kit with stil the standard shocks and i noticed on the rear that the right side at the back is lowered more then the left side,theres a bout a lil finger diff its noticable...the front lowered both sides evenly but the back is not so even...is this normal or any one else had this problem b4 ?
and 1 more question.. im not happy with the rear looks bit higher then the front do u guys reckon it will be alrite if i put the sportline springs just on the back to get that tad lower ?
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hellooo !!
i just put some 20`s on my 530i 05 and lowered it with eibach pro-kit with stil the standard shocks and i noticed on the rear that the right side at the back is lowered more then the left side,theres a bout a lil finger diff its noticable...the front lowered both sides evenly but the back is not so even...is this normal or any one else had this problem b4 ?
and 1 more question.. im not happy with the rear looks bit higher then the front do u guys reckon it will be alrite if i put the sportline springs just on the back to get that tad lower ?
i just put some 20`s on my 530i 05 and lowered it with eibach pro-kit with stil the standard shocks and i noticed on the rear that the right side at the back is lowered more then the left side,theres a bout a lil finger diff its noticable...the front lowered both sides evenly but the back is not so even...is this normal or any one else had this problem b4 ?
and 1 more question.. im not happy with the rear looks bit higher then the front do u guys reckon it will be alrite if i put the sportline springs just on the back to get that tad lower ?
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The rear un-even usually related due to the battery located in the trunk.
I would not mix-'n-match springs as they are have different rate from each manufacturer, could be dangerous and/or will effect the car handling.
I would not mix-'n-match springs as they are have different rate from each manufacturer, could be dangerous and/or will effect the car handling.
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+1. I would advise against it. The different spring rates, even though they are progressive, will cause different rebounds.
Drive the car for about a week and see if the ride height changes.
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Drive the car for about a week and see if the ride height changes.
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welcome to the world of Eibach Pro Springs...I too unfortunately purchased these and just put them on, must have some low paid engineers at Eibach because I too have a .5" bigger gap in the rear than the front after a clearly stated "specific 1.2" drop all around". I hate the way it looks and am stuck as well. Just get it used to it, every pic I have seen of these installed looks NOSE DOWN :thumbsdown:
PS post a pic of yours, I want to see how it looks on 20s...
PS post a pic of yours, I want to see how it looks on 20s...
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Have you guys tried talking with Eibach directly? Per their website
If you need technical help -- Call us! - We are here to answer all your questions. 1-800-507-2338
Eibach Springs, Inc.
264 Mariah Circle
Corona, CA 92879
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Have you guys tried talking with Eibach directly? Per their website
If you need technical help -- Call us! - We are here to answer all your questions. 1-800-507-2338
Eibach Springs, Inc.
264 Mariah Circle
Corona, CA 92879
Michael
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welcome to the world of Eibach Pro Springs...I too unfortunately purchased these and just put them on, must have some low paid engineers at Eibach because I too have a .5" bigger gap in the rear than the front after a clearly stated "specific 1.2" drop all around". I hate the way it looks and am stuck as well. Just get it used to it, every pic I have seen of these installed looks NOSE DOWN :thumbsdown:
PS post a pic of yours, I want to see how it looks on 20s...
PS post a pic of yours, I want to see how it looks on 20s...
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i'm pretty sure 99% of cars are always higher on the driver's side due to the weight of the driver evening the ride height. this is going to be more obvious the lower your car is to the ground, much like the size of the moon seems much bigger the closer it is to the horizon. if you're really concerned, have someone take a picture of the rear while you're sitting in the car and see if it then looks even.
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KSport Coilovers - $945 shipped
Have you guys tried talking with Eibach directly? Per their website
If you need technical help -- Call us! - We are here to answer all your questions. 1-800-507-2338
Eibach Springs, Inc.
264 Mariah Circle
Corona, CA 92879
Michael
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Have you guys tried talking with Eibach directly? Per their website
If you need technical help -- Call us! - We are here to answer all your questions. 1-800-507-2338
Eibach Springs, Inc.
264 Mariah Circle
Corona, CA 92879
Michael
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By the time you blow your shocks using the springs and have to replace them with new ones you'll be pretty darn close if not more than the cost of brand new coilovers.
You might be surprised with Eibach. Their techs are just as passionate as we are about cars. I've gotten plenty of good information from H&R, Eibach, KW, and Bilstein when I call them.
Michael
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You might be surprised with Eibach. Their techs are just as passionate as we are about cars. I've gotten plenty of good information from H&R, Eibach, KW, and Bilstein when I call them.
Michael
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By the time you blow your shocks using the springs and have to replace them with new ones you'll be pretty darn close if not more than the cost of brand new coilovers.
You might be surprised with Eibach. Their techs are just as passionate as we are about cars. I've gotten plenty of good information from H&R, Eibach, KW, and Bilstein when I call them.
Michael
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Acute Performance
You might be surprised with Eibach. Their techs are just as passionate as we are about cars. I've gotten plenty of good information from H&R, Eibach, KW, and Bilstein when I call them.
Michael
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Acute Performance