Eibach pro-kits in the front and OEM sports in the rear
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Hello all...tried searching and didn't come up with any help so here goes...I want to lower my car(just got it couple weeks ago) 2007 530i non sport. Couple of things: I dont want to lower it too much, i dont' want to roll the fenders so i was thinking of Eibach pro-kits in the front and buying OE 2004 sports for the rear. Reason for being is that I usually carry passengers and luggage and will have a sub-box(weighs ~50lbs) in the back(that is why i do not want to use the Eibach's in the rear).
1. Is the OE sport springs really lower the car or is it just a different rate?
2. Has anyone done this before and have any pics?
Also I plan on purchasing Beyern 18 x 8.5 in front and 18 x 9.5 Multi in rear with the appropriate tire size.
Thanks in advance
I know nerweezy said that sports lower .7" drop and wanted a confirmation.
1. Is the OE sport springs really lower the car or is it just a different rate?
2. Has anyone done this before and have any pics?
Also I plan on purchasing Beyern 18 x 8.5 in front and 18 x 9.5 Multi in rear with the appropriate tire size.
Thanks in advance
I know nerweezy said that sports lower .7" drop and wanted a confirmation.
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Originally Posted by nice_camel_toe' post='412613' date='Apr 11 2007, 08:34 PM
Hello all...tried searching and didn't come up with any help so here goes...I want to lower my car(just got it couple weeks ago) 2007 530i non sport. Couple of things: I dont want to lower it too much, i dont' want to roll the fenders so i was thinking of Eibach pro-kits in the front and buying OE 2004 sports for the rear. Reason for being is that I usually carry passengers and luggage and will have a sub-box(weighs ~50lbs) in the back(that is why i do not want to use the Eibach's in the rear).
1. Is the OE sport springs really lower the car or is it just a different rate?
2. Has anyone done this before and have any pics?
Also I plan on purchasing Beyern 18 x 8.5 in front and 18 x 9.5 Multi in rear with the appropriate tire size.
Thanks in advance
I know nerweezy said that sports lower .7" drop and wanted a confirmation.
1. Is the OE sport springs really lower the car or is it just a different rate?
2. Has anyone done this before and have any pics?
Also I plan on purchasing Beyern 18 x 8.5 in front and 18 x 9.5 Multi in rear with the appropriate tire size.
Thanks in advance
I know nerweezy said that sports lower .7" drop and wanted a confirmation.
its a better drop than eibach and feels like stock too. i have a 12"sub with H&R sport springs and carried 2 passengers in the back without rubbing.
anyways, good luck in your decision. if anything, get coilovers (height adjustable)
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Originally Posted by nice_camel_toe' post='412613' date='Apr 11 2007, 11:34 PM
Hello all...tried searching and didn't come up with any help so here goes...I want to lower my car(just got it couple weeks ago) 2007 530i non sport. Couple of things: I dont want to lower it too much, i dont' want to roll the fenders so i was thinking of Eibach pro-kits in the front and buying OE 2004 sports for the rear. Reason for being is that I usually carry passengers and luggage and will have a sub-box(weighs ~50lbs) in the back(that is why i do not want to use the Eibach's in the rear).
1. Is the OE sport springs really lower the car or is it just a different rate?
2. Has anyone done this before and have any pics?
Also I plan on purchasing Beyern 18 x 8.5 in front and 18 x 9.5 Multi in rear with the appropriate tire size.
Thanks in advance
I know nerweezy said that sports lower .7" drop and wanted a confirmation.
1. Is the OE sport springs really lower the car or is it just a different rate?
2. Has anyone done this before and have any pics?
Also I plan on purchasing Beyern 18 x 8.5 in front and 18 x 9.5 Multi in rear with the appropriate tire size.
Thanks in advance
I know nerweezy said that sports lower .7" drop and wanted a confirmation.
The OE sport rear would lower your car about 0.7". The Eibach front is a claimed 1.2" from non-sport height. So in theory you would be a 1/2" higher in the rear which would lbe OK for a raked look. However, some people with 6 cyl cars have said they actually get more than the 1.2" drop on the front, so might be a little more difference than you would plan on. I don't think there would be any problem at all with the handling balance between the two -- spring rates aren't that different.
I got the H&R sports installed just the day before yesterday. Love the ride / handling, but right now the rear is sitting 3/8" lower than the front -- enough for me to see that the rear is lower (the rear looks good to me, it is the front that looks a little high). Hope the front drops a little as it settles. Overall though it is really not that low, so I think you would have no problem with either the Eibachs or H&R's all aroung as long as you are not too agressive with tires and wheels.
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Originally Posted by JPJ' post='412690' date='Apr 12 2007, 05:33 AM
I got the H&R sports installed just the day before yesterday. Love the ride / handling, but right now the rear is sitting 3/8" lower than the front -- enough for me to see that the rear is lower (the rear looks good to me, it is the front that looks a little high). Hope the front drops a little as it settles. Overall though it is really not that low, so I think you would have no problem with either the Eibachs or H&R's all aroung as long as you are not too agressive with tires and wheels.
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Or make sure everyone takes a poop before getting in! My sports are fine . I wouldnt mind a little lowere in the front and back. Wish they had a spring set 1.6 front and 1.7 rear .
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Thanks all for the replies...
Ive notice with BMW's that when lowered they have a bias sometimes to be lower in the rear relative to the front. It may be also the illusion of it lower because of the fenders openings.
JPJ...I would rather have a bias of the rear being higher than the front because it would look just right(or level) when I have passengers in the car.
If the OE sports do actually lower the car 0.7" than non sports then I guess I will pick up "AXIS530" sport springs from his 2004 e60(will his year fit my 2007?) and pick up the Eibach's Pro-kits or H&R sports for the front(will go with either which ever I get a better deal with).
As far as the wheels offset and size go I want them relatively flush without rolling fenders. I am new to the 5 series bmw world so was wondering what would be ideal with my criteria. Here are the sizes from the site Beyern multi type
Front are 18" x 8.5" with either a 15, 30, 40 offset
Rears are 18" x 9.5" with either a 15, 25, 30 offset
Also what is my hub size...if it is 74 then I guess I am limited to 15 et in the front and 25 et in the rear
Thanks again
Ive notice with BMW's that when lowered they have a bias sometimes to be lower in the rear relative to the front. It may be also the illusion of it lower because of the fenders openings.
JPJ...I would rather have a bias of the rear being higher than the front because it would look just right(or level) when I have passengers in the car.
If the OE sports do actually lower the car 0.7" than non sports then I guess I will pick up "AXIS530" sport springs from his 2004 e60(will his year fit my 2007?) and pick up the Eibach's Pro-kits or H&R sports for the front(will go with either which ever I get a better deal with).
As far as the wheels offset and size go I want them relatively flush without rolling fenders. I am new to the 5 series bmw world so was wondering what would be ideal with my criteria. Here are the sizes from the site Beyern multi type
Front are 18" x 8.5" with either a 15, 30, 40 offset
Rears are 18" x 9.5" with either a 15, 25, 30 offset
Also what is my hub size...if it is 74 then I guess I am limited to 15 et in the front and 25 et in the rear
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by nice_camel_toe' post='412920' date='Apr 12 2007, 03:18 PM
Thanks all for the replies...
Ive notice with BMW's that when lowered they have a bias sometimes to be lower in the rear relative to the front. It may be also the illusion of it lower because of the fenders openings.
JPJ...I would rather have a bias of the rear being higher than the front because it would look just right(or level) when I have passengers in the car.
If the OE sports do actually lower the car 0.7" than non sports then I guess I will pick up "AXIS530" sport springs from his 2004 e60(will his year fit my 2007?) and pick up the Eibach's Pro-kits or H&R sports for the front(will go with either which ever I get a better deal with).
As far as the wheels offset and size go I want them relatively flush without rolling fenders. I am new to the 5 series bmw world so was wondering what would be ideal with my criteria. Here are the sizes from the site Beyern multi type
Front are 18" x 8.5" with either a 15, 30, 40 offset
Rears are 18" x 9.5" with either a 15, 25, 30 offset
Also what is my hub size...if it is 74 then I guess I am limited to 15 et in the front and 25 et in the rear
Thanks again
Ive notice with BMW's that when lowered they have a bias sometimes to be lower in the rear relative to the front. It may be also the illusion of it lower because of the fenders openings.
JPJ...I would rather have a bias of the rear being higher than the front because it would look just right(or level) when I have passengers in the car.
If the OE sports do actually lower the car 0.7" than non sports then I guess I will pick up "AXIS530" sport springs from his 2004 e60(will his year fit my 2007?) and pick up the Eibach's Pro-kits or H&R sports for the front(will go with either which ever I get a better deal with).
As far as the wheels offset and size go I want them relatively flush without rolling fenders. I am new to the 5 series bmw world so was wondering what would be ideal with my criteria. Here are the sizes from the site Beyern multi type
Front are 18" x 8.5" with either a 15, 30, 40 offset
Rears are 18" x 9.5" with either a 15, 25, 30 offset
Also what is my hub size...if it is 74 then I guess I am limited to 15 et in the front and 25 et in the rear
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by nice_camel_toe' post='412920' date='Apr 12 2007, 06:18 PM
JPJ...I would rather have a bias of the rear being higher than the front because it would look just right(or level) when I have passengers in the car.
If the OE sports do actually lower the car 0.7" than non sports then I guess I will pick up "AXIS530" sport springs from his 2004 e60(will his year fit my 2007?) and pick up the Eibach's Pro-kits or H&R sports for the front(will go with either which ever I get a better deal with).
If the OE sports do actually lower the car 0.7" than non sports then I guess I will pick up "AXIS530" sport springs from his 2004 e60(will his year fit my 2007?) and pick up the Eibach's Pro-kits or H&R sports for the front(will go with either which ever I get a better deal with).
H&R sells a package with front springs only for the touring models since the rears have an air ride type suspension -- this might be a way to save a few bucks. Also, the springs from a 2004 sport package would be fine for your '07.
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Originally Posted by JPJ' post='413015' date='Apr 12 2007, 07:08 PM
I agree with you -- I'm complaining a little about mine, wish the back was slightly higher or at least even with the front -- would just like to get there by having the front go down, not the back going up
H&R sells a package with front springs only for the touring models since the rears have an air ride type suspension -- this might be a way to save a few bucks. Also, the springs from a 2004 sport package would be fine for your '07.
H&R sells a package with front springs only for the touring models since the rears have an air ride type suspension -- this might be a way to save a few bucks. Also, the springs from a 2004 sport package would be fine for your '07.
OOoohhhh!!! Thank you Thank you for this info
If that is the case H&R for the front and OE sports in the rears for me
Any one in the Bay area that I can buy from and install? Cheapest one I found was at Car Domain free shipping and i think no tax since not in CA for $205.95.
Thanks again JPJ