Lowering my E60?
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Now with the 19" M172 wheels coming, I'm considering to lower the car with an inch or so.
Have anyone done it only by getting new springs?
HR offers a set of springs (part nr 29255-1) that will suite the standard shockobservers
and lower the car by 30 mm (a bit over an inch).
Any tips and/or thoughts, please?
Comfort is the word here!
Have anyone done it only by getting new springs?
HR offers a set of springs (part nr 29255-1) that will suite the standard shockobservers
and lower the car by 30 mm (a bit over an inch).
Any tips and/or thoughts, please?
Comfort is the word here!
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Congrats on the new wheels Ric.
You should also consider eibach.They have the reputation for the most comfy ride which is what you are looking for.
You should also consider eibach.They have the reputation for the most comfy ride which is what you are looking for.
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='581954' date='May 16 2008, 03:49 PM
Congrats on the new wheels Ric.
You should also consider eibach.They have the reputation for the most comfy ride which is what you are looking for.
You should also consider eibach.They have the reputation for the most comfy ride which is what you are looking for.
eibach pro-kit will drop around 30mm from non-sport and its the closest ride quality to the OEM
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Thanks guys!
Found this:
Pro-Kit BMW 5er E60 (560L) Limousine / Sedan
Part number E10-20-011-01-22
Lowering front 30 mm and rear 30 mm
345 Euros for the set
Whit out getting new shocks???
Found this:
Pro-Kit BMW 5er E60 (560L) Limousine / Sedan
Part number E10-20-011-01-22
Lowering front 30 mm and rear 30 mm
345 Euros for the set
Whit out getting new shocks???
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lots of people have done it with the eibach pro-kit
but 345 euros is quite pricy...
in the states you can get it for ~$220USD +shipping, checkout tirerack.com, wonder if they ship to europe
i believe there's a different model of spring between the I6 and V8, so make sure you get the right part
but 345 euros is quite pricy...
in the states you can get it for ~$220USD +shipping, checkout tirerack.com, wonder if they ship to europe
i believe there's a different model of spring between the I6 and V8, so make sure you get the right part
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Thanks for the info!
$220 is about 140 Euro , that is 200 Euro cheaper!
$220 is about 140 Euro , that is 200 Euro cheaper!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='582088' date='May 16 2008, 03:13 PM
Thanks for the info!
$220 is about 140 Euro , that is 200 Euro cheaper!
$220 is about 140 Euro , that is 200 Euro cheaper!
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179euros ebay for the prokit
http://cgi.ebay.de/Eibach-Pro-Kit-30mm-BMW-5er-E60-Diesel-520d-Limousine_W0QQitemZ230250320061QQihZ013QQcategoryZ44145QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.de/Eibach-Pro-Kit-30mm-BMW-5er-E60-Diesel-520d-Limousine_W0QQitemZ230250320061QQihZ013QQcategoryZ44145QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='582108' date='May 16 2008, 12:37 PM
you can also contact r1racer... He might be able to ship to you and still give you a great price!! He's a good guy to deal with.