Finally got my E60 Lowered!!!!

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10-29-2005, 12:29 PM

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My Ride: 545i Saphire Black, Auburn Interior, Sun Shades, Navi, Cold/Sport package, Front and Rear Sensors, and other stuff I may not no of......... Other Rides 2005 Raven Black Yamaha R1 Jeep Cherokee Honda Accord

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Next Mod - Tint the windows.....I think its pointless though if I have sun shades though. What you do guys think?

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10-29-2005, 01:44 PM

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Tint the windows! The overall look needs it!

Do you feel the car handels better now?

What about the comfort?

And, please read this tread:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17774

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10-29-2005, 02:09 PM

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Defintely looks better...i am asking the same..how is the confort and handling?

On a second thought..i think it is more like "BOY IT LOOKS GREAT"

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10-29-2005, 03:31 PM

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Defintely looks better...i am asking the same..how is the confort and handling?

On a second thought..i think it is more like "BOY IT LOOKS GREAT"

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10-29-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Prodigal545i' date='Oct 29 2005, 03:29 PM

Pics of it not lowered

Next Mod - Tint the windows.....I think its pointless though if I have sun shades though.? What you do guys think??

Lowering - Complements of Darwin at CARLAB
Rims - Complements of Wheel Auto Haus

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It looks very nice. Tint is never a waste if you are in a hot climate. It also can be especially aesthetically pleasing if not too dark, IMO. Very dark is OK though, but I am indifferent between it and none on the aesthetic dimension.

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10-29-2005, 04:46 PM

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Looks great

What springs did you use and how is the handling now

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10-29-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 29 2005, 07:31 PM

[quote name='Prodigal545i' date='Oct 29 2005, 03:29 PM']Pics of it not lowered

Next Mod - Tint the windows.....I think its pointless though if I have sun shades though.? What you do guys think??

Lowering - Complements of Darwin at CARLAB
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Thanks for your comments....

Yeah the car is a weee bit bouncy with a full load, but with just two or three it rides fine. I know some of you may have a problem with rolling the fenders, but thats what they had to do in the front. Honestly is sounds worse than what it is. You can't tell at all.

Yeah Tint is a go........

Adrian

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10-29-2005, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Prodigal545i' date='Oct 29 2005, 05:47 PM

[quote name='donv' date='Oct 29 2005, 07:31 PM'][quote name='Prodigal545i' date='Oct 29 2005, 03:29 PM']Pics of it not lowered

Next Mod - Tint the windows.....I think its pointless though if I have sun shades though.? What you do guys think??

Lowering - Complements of Darwin at CARLAB
Rims - Complements of Wheel Auto Haus

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So, you only had to roll the fronts and not the rears? Your rear wheel looks like it's almost tucked into the wheel well. I think it looks good though. Didn't look like you had too much of a gap in the first pic. Not sure if I'd lower mine. Wouldn't want to affect the ride comfort. What kind of springs, shocks, etc did you go with? Congrats, looks great.