Before and After (H&R sports springs)
07-02-2008, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by thefleet' post='614916' date='Jul 2 2008, 06:31 PM
Looks very nice! 
Now.. do xi sports already come lowered from factory? If so, how much of a drop did you actually get from sports springs?
Thanks
Now.. do xi sports already come lowered from factory? If so, how much of a drop did you actually get from sports springs?
Thanks
The 535xi with the M-sport package dosn't include a sportier suspension. The 535i on the other hand equipped with the M-sport package does include a M-sport suspension. I'm not exactly sure what it includes and what the differences are. From the factory It did seem fairly low compared to the non M-sport 5's. With the H&R sport springs it is said to lower the front 1.4" and rear 1.3" which seems to be pretty accurate looking at my drop.
07-02-2008, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='614818' date='Jul 2 2008, 06:40 PM
I taught DrLev everything he knows. He was my first student. 
You da man, C! 
BTW, Rocky....car looks way better! Can't wait to see more pics.
Check the stops in a few months to make sure the front struts, esp, aren't sitting on them...The car will settle, and the springs will eventually sag a bit over time. Hopefully, I was the only one with the crappy suspension on my old ride!
07-02-2008, 09:09 PM
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That's what I was waiting for , great job Rocky I like it allot.
07-02-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='614786' date='Jul 2 2008, 05:56 PM
Hey Rocky - Congrats and welcome to the club! Hope you're enjoying them. It makes such a difference in the look of the car. Car looks great man. Let me know if you need anymore of my help spending your hard earned money. That's what I'm here for. Congrats again...car looks SICK! 
Don't listen to this guy man! He's gonna make you broke!!!!! I got into that situation and have to sell my house for all the mods!!!
JK 
If you ever need some quick advices on the xi or how to get broke quick then give me a shout. I'm just steps away from you.
07-03-2008, 06:35 AM
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I'd like to do this on my 530i (non-perf package), as I recently had 19" 166s w/Michelins put on.
But, I live in Minneapolis, and the roads here SUCK. It's like riding on a railroad in most places. I just don't think I can handle any further loss of ride quality for the dropped look. It looks great!
I've heard of many fellow bimmer owners who have had issues with wheels/tires courtesy of the MN DOT.
But, I live in Minneapolis, and the roads here SUCK. It's like riding on a railroad in most places. I just don't think I can handle any further loss of ride quality for the dropped look. It looks great!
I've heard of many fellow bimmer owners who have had issues with wheels/tires courtesy of the MN DOT.
07-03-2008, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Terraformer' post='615317' date='Jul 3 2008, 07:35 AM
I'd like to do this on my 530i (non-perf package), as I recently had 19" 166s w/Michelins put on.
But, I live in Minneapolis, and the roads here SUCK. It's like riding on a railroad in most places. I just don't think I can handle any further loss of ride quality for the dropped look. It looks great!
I've heard of many fellow bimmer owners who have had issues with wheels/tires courtesy of the MN DOT.
But, I live in Minneapolis, and the roads here SUCK. It's like riding on a railroad in most places. I just don't think I can handle any further loss of ride quality for the dropped look. It looks great!
I've heard of many fellow bimmer owners who have had issues with wheels/tires courtesy of the MN DOT.
you'll be supprised on what a good pair of struts will do!
07-03-2008, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='615069' date='Jul 3 2008, 02:01 AM
Don't listen to this guy man! He's gonna make you broke!!!!! I got into that situation and have to sell my house for all the mods!!! JK
If you ever need some quick advices on the xi or how to get broke quick then give me a shout. I'm just steps away from you.
JK If you ever need some quick advices on the xi or how to get broke quick then give me a shout. I'm just steps away from you.
Actually Rocky, Thomas is another great resource for your car, so take him up on his offer if you ever need help.
