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08-01-2010, 09:24 PM
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anyone know of a spring kit that would drop a stock non sport 5er just 1" or so
i know h&r and eibach both r 1.4 front and around .5" rear
sport spring drop it about .75" in front (cant find the part number to them)
i really only wanna drop the car about 1" in front and .5 in back
i know i can go coilovers and drop it that amount, but im not looking to spend that just yet
so a spring kit would be cheapest and quickest way to fix it
help?
(reason i want just 1" is cause i dont wanna be dragging my lip once i get it refitted onto my car but yet still have a nice stance)
i know h&r and eibach both r 1.4 front and around .5" rear
sport spring drop it about .75" in front (cant find the part number to them)
i really only wanna drop the car about 1" in front and .5 in back
i know i can go coilovers and drop it that amount, but im not looking to spend that just yet
so a spring kit would be cheapest and quickest way to fix it
help?
(reason i want just 1" is cause i dont wanna be dragging my lip once i get it refitted onto my car but yet still have a nice stance)
08-01-2010, 09:34 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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I know you dont want coils, but Ksports is a good option for the pocket book.
08-01-2010, 09:40 PM
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i know all the benefits to having a full coilover kit compared to just springs
but for right now 200-300 is alot more reasonable than 1400+
eventually i will be going with coilovers when everything else fails from having just shocks
but y replace something that still good now? (i would replace them before its total shit and undriveable)
see what i mean?
but for right now 200-300 is alot more reasonable than 1400+
eventually i will be going with coilovers when everything else fails from having just shocks
but y replace something that still good now? (i would replace them before its total shit and undriveable)
see what i mean?
08-01-2010, 09:47 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Holla at Acuteperformance. Im pretty sure he can work out something for much, much less then you think on the Ksports. I agree with you though, springs is a fast and logical solution, but 1" may be hard to achieve with out coils.
08-02-2010, 06:19 AM
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Go with the Eibachs. I am sure you will be happy. After installing the OEM sport springs on my non-sport, I netted an average of only .5 inches (Front and Rear). Rear look like it lowered more than the front. I took the measurements before and after. Recently, I made my wife drive the car while I followed her. I think it is a little high and can be a little lower while still looking factory. If I had the cash, I would switch the OEM sports for the Eibachs.
08-02-2010, 09:51 AM
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Go with the Eibachs. I am sure you will be happy. After installing the OEM sport springs on my non-sport, I netted an average of only .5 inches (Front and Rear). Rear look like it lowered more than the front. I took the measurements before and after. Recently, I made my wife drive the car while I followed her. I think it is a little high and can be a little lower while still looking factory. If I had the cash, I would switch the OEM sports for the Eibachs.
medik13, what year's your car?
