First mods to my new 08 535i...
09-28-2008, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Boosted4Door' post='680003' date='Sep 27 2008, 11:50 PM
I went to Beverly Hills BMW - just a few min from my house.. and I told them I was looking for a 6-speed, they just had 1 on their lot which was loaded, with the exact color combo I wanted!
Just really looking for a short shift kit!!!!!!!
Just really looking for a short shift kit!!!!!!!
BMW stock shifters just plain suck out loud.
Good luck
al
09-28-2008, 08:18 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by AlB' post='680237' date='Sep 28 2008, 08:24 AM
I don't know if a SSK exists for the 535 but you may want to try Rogue Engineering and UUC Motorwerks. They have one for the 545/550. If not available, talk to them. They are very customer service oriented. I would also consider the CDV replacement as well.
BMW stock shifters just plain suck out loud.
Good luck
al
BMW stock shifters just plain suck out loud.
Good luck
al
09-28-2008, 08:34 AM
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Welcome to the 535i club 
I will most likely be going with H&R Race. I have run H&R springs in the past (on vw/audi's) with great results. I ran H&R sport once and I always felt I needed about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch more drop. Ever since then I always just go straight to Race (or the equivalent).
If my calculations are correct ...based on info I have found here, the factory sport suspension is about .7" lower than a non-sport E60. H&R sport lowers a non-sport e60 1.4" front and rear...which means it will only lower a e60 sport .7" lower than stock. H&R Race lowers a non-sport E60 2" all around, that means it "only" lowers sport E60 about 1 1/4" total.
I know many guys are running H&R sport and it looks great but I am sure I would want the extra 1/2" of drop. I am waiting for my wheels to come in (tomorrow hopefully!!) and I will take some measurements... if I feel I can get away with H&R Sport I might go with them for the more stock like (less harsh) ride otherwise I will probably go with the Race versions.
I will most likely be going with H&R Race. I have run H&R springs in the past (on vw/audi's) with great results. I ran H&R sport once and I always felt I needed about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch more drop. Ever since then I always just go straight to Race (or the equivalent). If my calculations are correct ...based on info I have found here, the factory sport suspension is about .7" lower than a non-sport E60. H&R sport lowers a non-sport e60 1.4" front and rear...which means it will only lower a e60 sport .7" lower than stock. H&R Race lowers a non-sport E60 2" all around, that means it "only" lowers sport E60 about 1 1/4" total.
I know many guys are running H&R sport and it looks great but I am sure I would want the extra 1/2" of drop. I am waiting for my wheels to come in (tomorrow hopefully!!) and I will take some measurements... if I feel I can get away with H&R Sport I might go with them for the more stock like (less harsh) ride otherwise I will probably go with the Race versions.
09-28-2008, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by My535i' post='680273' date='Sep 28 2008, 09:34 AM
Welcome to the 535i club I will most likely be going with H&R Race. I have run H&R springs in the past (on vw/audi's) with great results. I ran H&R sport once and I always felt I needed about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch more drop. Ever since then I always just go straight to Race (or the equivalent).
If my calculations are correct ...based on info I have found here, the factory sport suspension is about .7" lower than a non-sport E60. H&R sport lowers a non-sport e60 1.4" front and rear...which means it will only lower a e60 sport .7" lower than stock. H&R Race lowers a non-sport E60 2" all around, that means it "only" lowers sport E60 about 1 1/4" total.
I know many guys are running H&R sport and it looks great but I am sure I would want the extra 1/2" of drop. I am waiting for my wheels to come in (tomorrow hopefully!!) and I will take some measurements... if I feel I can get away with H&R Sport I might go with them for the more stock like (less harsh) ride otherwise I will probably go with the Race versions.
I will most likely be going with H&R Race. I have run H&R springs in the past (on vw/audi's) with great results. I ran H&R sport once and I always felt I needed about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch more drop. Ever since then I always just go straight to Race (or the equivalent). If my calculations are correct ...based on info I have found here, the factory sport suspension is about .7" lower than a non-sport E60. H&R sport lowers a non-sport e60 1.4" front and rear...which means it will only lower a e60 sport .7" lower than stock. H&R Race lowers a non-sport E60 2" all around, that means it "only" lowers sport E60 about 1 1/4" total.
I know many guys are running H&R sport and it looks great but I am sure I would want the extra 1/2" of drop. I am waiting for my wheels to come in (tomorrow hopefully!!) and I will take some measurements... if I feel I can get away with H&R Sport I might go with them for the more stock like (less harsh) ride otherwise I will probably go with the Race versions.
IMHO, if you're going to lower it - go with KWv2's! yes, it's much more of an investment - but we're talkin' about a $55k+ car here! not to mention the adjustability factor - both heigh & rebound.
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