Sport Suspension: Curious what everyone's Actual ride height is o
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I have noticed that my 545i with OEM sprot suspension seems to sit a little lower than other e60's with sport suspension.
I just passed 90k, so could have some sag.. I went ahead and measured my buddy's 530i with sport pkg, and sure enough I was .5" to .75" lower!.. But I was curious to see if this is common or and uncommon thing with these cars.
I want to know what all of your Fender lip to center hub measurements are.
Please post year, model and mileage for comparison.
I just passed 90k, so could have some sag.. I went ahead and measured my buddy's 530i with sport pkg, and sure enough I was .5" to .75" lower!.. But I was curious to see if this is common or and uncommon thing with these cars.
I want to know what all of your Fender lip to center hub measurements are.
Please post year, model and mileage for comparison.
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Great topic! I've been scratching my head about this one as well.
I'll measure my set-up tonight and post details.
I'm sure DRANGED can provide some data as well.
I'll measure my set-up tonight and post details.
I'm sure DRANGED can provide some data as well.
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Originally Posted by chrisxiv' post='879369' date='May 15 2009, 11:57 AM
I have noticed that my 545i with OEM sprot suspension seems to sit a little lower than other e60's with sport suspension.
I just passed 90k, so could have some sag.. I went ahead and measured my buddy's 530i with sport pkg, and sure enough I was .5" to .75" lower!.. But I was curious to see if this is common or and uncommon thing with these cars.
I want to know what all of your Fender lip to center hub measurements are.
Please post year, model and mileage for comparison.
I just passed 90k, so could have some sag.. I went ahead and measured my buddy's 530i with sport pkg, and sure enough I was .5" to .75" lower!.. But I was curious to see if this is common or and uncommon thing with these cars.
I want to know what all of your Fender lip to center hub measurements are.
Please post year, model and mileage for comparison.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='879373' date='May 15 2009, 11:08 AM
Great topic! I've been scratching my head about this one as well.
I'll measure my set-up tonight and post details.
I'm sure DRANGED can provide some data as well.
I'll measure my set-up tonight and post details.
I'm sure DRANGED can provide some data as well.
Could it be that the engine and transmission are heavier?
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
14" at all four corners here also. 05 545i w/ sports, 50k. just ordered my eibach pro, shopping around for some bilsteins...can't wait to install 'em!
chances are w/ 90k your shocks are shot, or at least nearing its useable life... just my .02.
good luck and hope this helps
chances are w/ 90k your shocks are shot, or at least nearing its useable life... just my .02.
good luck and hope this helps
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Originally Posted by rik zeppelin' post='879418' date='May 15 2009, 12:03 PM
Could it be that the engine and transmission are heavier?
530i with steptronic 3494 lbs
That's quite a difference.
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Originally Posted by chrisxiv' post='879369' date='May 15 2009, 06:57 PM
I have noticed that my 545i with OEM sprot suspension seems to sit a little lower than other e60's with sport suspension.
I just passed 90k, so could have some sag..
I just passed 90k, so could have some sag..
Of course the suspension comes down a bit by the miles.
I had an E46 320Ci '99 (with some 50 k km's on it) and traded it for a two year newer 325Ci '01.
The ol' 320Ci looked so much more low, that I was almost disappointed.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='879452' date='May 15 2009, 10:36 AM
I would imagine that's considered a wear and tear item, so most likely, no.