Any way to get a 530xi lower with h&r springs.
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My Ride: 2006 530xi (Titanium Grey/ Black interior) Debaged, L.e.d. light upgrade throughout. ACS roof spoiler. H&R sport sprigs, Angel eye upgrade, euro sticker, ,matte black grills.
I just ordered a set of h&r springs and wanted to drop my car just right but with an xi, it sits higher... So i was wondering if there was any other way to get the xi lower, smaller bushings, no bumpstop????? any suggestions??/
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Please read through this thread. It should help you understand what other members (drlev99 specifically) have experienced with springs and xi's
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=52664&hl=
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=52664&hl=
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I think you'll be okay as long as you buy the springs specific for the XI.
http://hrsprings.com/scripts/appguide.php?...20530Xi%20Sedan
http://hrsprings.com/scripts/appguide.php?...20530Xi%20Sedan
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Im going in tomorrow for my H&R springs installation. Bought myself a set of miro m6 reps (time attack) wrapped with pzero nero. I completely forgot to check if they sent me the right springs? I got a part number 29146-1 from H&R website for an 04 530xi. Are these the numbers on the acuall springs themselves where it has the H&R logo?
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Originally Posted by NextLevel530xi' post='862485' date='Apr 28 2009, 09:19 PM
Im going in tomorrow for my H&R springs installation. Bought myself a set of miro m6 reps (time attack) wrapped with pzero nero. I completely forgot to check if they sent me the right springs? I got a part number 29146-1 from H&R website for an 04 530xi. Are these the numbers on the acuall springs themselves where it has the H&R logo?
Those work.
You might have to run hubcentric rings on your rim to prevent vibrations.
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='862465' date='Apr 28 2009, 11:00 PM
When i first started searching for a car i wanted the xi. I am so glad i didnt get one. Seems like hell when trying to mod them!! DrLev99 knows his stuff too!
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Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='862473' date='Apr 29 2009, 12:06 AM
I think you'll be okay as long as you buy the springs specific for the XI.
http://hrsprings.com/scripts/appguide.php?...20530Xi%20Sedan
http://hrsprings.com/scripts/appguide.php?...20530Xi%20Sedan
Harsh as hell!I am not the only one with this problem. I just got PM'd yesterday by a guy who is also sitting on his bump stops with lowering springs. Make sure you cut them in half in the front and at least 1/3rd off the rears.