Sport Suspension: Curious what everyone's Actual ride height is o
05-15-2009, 07:57 AM
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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.
05-15-2009, 08:08 AM
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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.
05-15-2009, 08:46 AM
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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.
on this topic! 14" on my 06 550i Sports Pkg. 50K miles.
05-15-2009, 09:03 AM
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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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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.
05-15-2009, 09:33 AM
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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.