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Best way to cosmetically lower a non-sport suspension

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Old 09-11-2010 | 12:46 AM
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You mean like these?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...et+%26+Springs

I've looked into them a little and it seems that smaller cars mainly use them. Not to mention they look pretty skinny. Would that be okay on a 5?
Old 09-11-2010 | 03:25 AM
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I have the Koni sport adjustable shocks and Eibach springs. Its a great ride and smooth. Would have been nice if it was a tad lower at the back, but thats just a personal preference.
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Originally Posted by Dutch 530i
I have the Koni sport adjustable shocks and Eibach springs. Its a great ride and smooth. Would have been nice if it was a tad lower at the back, but thats just a personal preference.
how much did yours go down front and rear? I think yours look perfect!
Old 09-11-2010 | 10:22 AM
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The thickness doesn't matter. Coilovers are about that size as well. It's only the stock suspension that have such a thick shock.

Koni is a very reputable company, you don't have to even second guess their quality if you go that route.

BTW, I also sell Koni.
Old 09-11-2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by balbs
how much did yours go down front and rear? I think yours look perfect!

Not sure actually. 35mm at the front. Looks lower with 20's than it did when I had 19's
Old 09-11-2010 | 07:19 PM
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What do you guys think about Koni FSD?
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it's a good setup.
Old 09-14-2010 | 10:47 PM
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Michael, do you sell Eibach Pro-kit springs as well?
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Yes.
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I have Bilstein SP with Eibach Pro and it rides great. The front appeared to be a lower more than the rear, but I'm digging the look now.
With this set up, however, I'd be better suited with 19s because I hate the 'rubs'!

....and I got my Bilsteins from a member here (that Michael hooked up with a new suspension set up) for $400 barely used.

My advice (from mistakes) is settle on one and go with it. I changed a couple times and the labor cost killed me.


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