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H&R Lowering SPrings Vs. Ac Schnitzer Springs

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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by abias' date='Nov 12 2004, 11:59 AM
Here's mine on H&R but with 19" w/out sport package.
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HOw is the ride? nO DIFFERENCE? did you have to align the car after? HOW ARE THE TIRES EATING? THANKS!
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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I WILL PUT MY 20'S ON TODAY WITH THE SPORTS PACKAGE I WILL POST PICS SOON SO EVERYONEWILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE DROPED AND NOT DROPED WITHT THE SPORTS PACKAGE. HERES A PIC OF IT NOW.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Are the H&R and AC springs of the correct ratio for the stock shocks? Would changing the springs only shorten the life of the shocks and affect the ride quality tremendously?
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 10:24 AM
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HOw is the ride? nO DIFFERENCE? did you have to align the car after? HOW ARE THE TIRES EATING? THANKS!
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Any time you lower a car you must align or you'll nee to buy new tires within 10k

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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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Have you considered the Eibach springs? I got those and so far I love the look/ride. No sport package on my 525i
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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i got my 20x9 20x10r HRE's On Today!
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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another view... sports with no drop.. i may put the h&r race (gives it a 2"inch drop) or the H&r Sport more than likely..
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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Wow, that looks good man.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' date='Nov 12 2004, 04:20 PM
Have you considered the Eibach springs? I got those and so far I love the look/ride. No sport package on my 525i
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When I purchased Schnitzer springs for my previous car, they were just rebadged Eibach's. However, they were warrantied by BMW. Not sure if it's the same for the E60 and I doubt it warrantied for you guys in the US.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Silver530i,
Nice lookin' ride.
Might I suggest the brake calipers be painted black.
Looks great as it is. How much space between the tire and the fender?
Will it rub if you drop it 2"?

How much was your wheel and tire package?
What kind of tires?
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