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Bilsteins and Eibachs Installed today

Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Just got these installed today. Looks really low in front. Is this expected from the B/E setup?
Rear still has to settle.
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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looks great, and that is how they look with that setup. Ask Nerweezy, he has that setup and his car looks hot as hell.
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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very nice, I have the bilsteins and H&R sports. I think the H&R seems to drop the rear a little more?
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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looks good
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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how is the ride compared to oem sports package?
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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I don't have sports pkg so I can't say. It's a bit stiffer than non sport (that's what she said )
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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It'll settle more in the front and rear. Looks great!
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Your car looks very nice. Also, what size 20's did you install including the front and rear wheel lip sizes and have you experienced any tire rubbing against the fenderwells?

Thanks,
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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20x8.5 245-35-20
20x10 285-30-20

rears are rubbing over speed bumps and dips so far. I might put on 275s and sell these tires soon, while they're still pretty new.
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PlanB
20x8.5 245-35-20
20x10 285-30-20

rears are rubbing over speed bumps and dips so far. I might put on 275s and sell these tires soon, while they're still pretty new.
Thanks for the numbers. I have the 18 inch MRR GT-1 (1 1/2) lip all around on my 530i and as soon as the tires wear out, I plan to go to a taller tire and a bigger wheel/lip.
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