H&R Sport springs and H&R 10mm rear spacers
07-17-2006, 02:34 PM
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ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Okay, so I've been telling a few people that I was planning on lowering and adding spacers to my car. I want to thank nicke60gre and wolverine for their input about the spacers. They relieved my concerns about potential vibration problems. I went ahead and used a professional shop to install the spacers in case any problems should arise.
As for the springs, I had PM'ed a few members here that attended the Angelus Crest Socal Meet about their opinions whether it was a good idea or not. As expected, they all mentioned that the springs would enhance the look and performance of the car, and in unison voiced concern about potential rubbing. I went forward with the lowering and if any rubbing occurs I'll re-install the stock springs. I used the same professional shop to do the lowering and alignment.
I picked the car up from the shop Friday just in time for my Vegas road trip. We left Friday night and got to Vegas by 1:30am. My main worry was encountering dips on the highway which would compress my suspension. My fears were unfound. No such problem. My real worry are speed bumps. I went over one a little to fast and rubbed. :thumbsdown:
The drive is excellent. Can't really tell too much of a difference. Not bumpy at all. It drived about the same as when I did not have the springs. There is zero fear of cornering. I accelerate into the corners with abandon. On a related note, unfortunately, there were no takers in any spirited driving to and from Vegas.
Without further ado... Here are pictures of my latest mods. For all you eagle eyes guys out there, yes I know I need to get matching bolts.
Spacers give it a wider stance
Right front wheel
Right rear wheel
As for the springs, I had PM'ed a few members here that attended the Angelus Crest Socal Meet about their opinions whether it was a good idea or not. As expected, they all mentioned that the springs would enhance the look and performance of the car, and in unison voiced concern about potential rubbing. I went forward with the lowering and if any rubbing occurs I'll re-install the stock springs. I used the same professional shop to do the lowering and alignment.
I picked the car up from the shop Friday just in time for my Vegas road trip. We left Friday night and got to Vegas by 1:30am. My main worry was encountering dips on the highway which would compress my suspension. My fears were unfound. No such problem. My real worry are speed bumps. I went over one a little to fast and rubbed. :thumbsdown:
The drive is excellent. Can't really tell too much of a difference. Not bumpy at all. It drived about the same as when I did not have the springs. There is zero fear of cornering. I accelerate into the corners with abandon. On a related note, unfortunately, there were no takers in any spirited driving to and from Vegas.
Without further ado... Here are pictures of my latest mods. For all you eagle eyes guys out there, yes I know I need to get matching bolts.
Spacers give it a wider stance
Right front wheel
Right rear wheel
07-17-2006, 02:44 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I realize that the picture quality isn't that good. I had to reduce the image quality from 5 Megapixel to 1 Megapixel to be able to post the pictures. Can anyone recommend to me how to post the 5 Megapixel pictures?
07-17-2006, 02:48 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Hey Nolan222,
What's up? That is the H&R Sport springs with 1.3" drop in the front and 1.2" drop in the rear. Can you imagine what the Race springs would look like? Well, if you saw iceman316's car then you did b/c he has the Race springs. I'll be seeing you at the next Socal Meet, right?
What's up? That is the H&R Sport springs with 1.3" drop in the front and 1.2" drop in the rear. Can you imagine what the Race springs would look like? Well, if you saw iceman316's car then you did b/c he has the Race springs. I'll be seeing you at the next Socal Meet, right?
07-17-2006, 02:51 PM
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Thx for your whrigt up 
You say that it rubbed over speed bumps,was it in the front or in the rear 
You say that it rubbed over speed bumps,was it in the front or in the rear
07-17-2006, 03:00 PM
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The pic quality is more than perfect, but it seems that your rear tyres
has disapeared into the fenders.
Too much...
The pic quality is more than perfect, but it seems that your rear tyres
has disapeared into the fenders.
Too much...
07-17-2006, 03:02 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by wowe' post='311931' date='Jul 17 2006, 03:51 PM
Thx for your whrigt up You say that it rubbed over speed bumps,was it in the front or in the rear
You say that it rubbed over speed bumps,was it in the front or in the rear
07-17-2006, 03:06 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='311933' date='Jul 17 2006, 04:00 PM
jiio:
The pic quality is more than perfect, but it seems that your rear tyres
has disapeared into the fenders.
Too much...
The pic quality is more than perfect, but it seems that your rear tyres
has disapeared into the fenders.
Too much...
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TIGHT CAR! Just washed my car yesterday for fun, and i took about a good four hours washing it and waxing it! 
theres gotta be a easier way to wax!!!!! i dont want to use that waxing buffer machine, because it can leave swirl marks 
:'( anyways it came out great! smooth and clean like it just came from the dealer! time to lower it and going to take some pictures of it.
theres gotta be a easier way to wax!!!!! i dont want to use that waxing buffer machine, because it can leave swirl marks :'( anyways it came out great! smooth and clean like it just came from the dealer! time to lower it and going to take some pictures of it.
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