H&R Springs
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Originally Posted by NYC530XI' post='1051992' date='Nov 10 2009, 08:01 PM
Nice ride. That's the look I want.. With like 1/2 inch gap in the fender, lol.
Well, if it is bouncy on rough roads.. here in NYC I'm pretty fucked! Roads here are horrible.
Thanks for the input
Well, if it is bouncy on rough roads.. here in NYC I'm pretty fucked! Roads here are horrible.
Thanks for the input
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Looks like the consensus is
1. Definitely at least consider shocks (Anyone know which ones fit or what specs we need on Xi's? )
2. DO NOT CUT THE BUMP STOPS
1. Definitely at least consider shocks (Anyone know which ones fit or what specs we need on Xi's? )
2. DO NOT CUT THE BUMP STOPS
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='1052052' date='Nov 10 2009, 09:53 PM
Looks like the consensus is
1. Definitely at least consider shocks (Anyone know which ones fit or what specs we need on Xi's? )
2. DO NOT CUT THE BUMP STOPS
1. Definitely at least consider shocks (Anyone know which ones fit or what specs we need on Xi's? )
2. DO NOT CUT THE BUMP STOPS
The ride is crap, and you will regret it. Do the drop right with KW coilovers!
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='1052185' date='Nov 11 2009, 01:19 AM
You'd be wrong on your consensus......don't believe it!
The ride is crap, and you will regret it. Do the drop right with KW coilovers!
The ride is crap, and you will regret it. Do the drop right with KW coilovers!
Ok, Doc, so KW's is the ONLY way, as far as you know? There just HAS to be an alternative. HAS to... please?
Seriously though, if I got H&Rs and a nice set of adjustable shocks, wouldn't that pretty much mimic the function of the coilovers? I understand that the coilovers are made as a set and they are matched pretty much perfectly as far as shock and spring heights, resistance, bounce, etc. (excuse me if I'm using some non-existent terms, btw - I know all these characteristics are parts of the specs, just don't know the proper terms LOL I'm the poster child for "Ignorance is NOT bliss" btw but that's a whole 'nother thread). Getting back to the topic, If I have H&Rs and say I do my due diligence and find a more or less perfectly matching shocks and adjust them to optimal settings on my car, you are saying it would still be easier, cheaper and more reliable to get a set of KWs - correct?
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From: Espoo, Finland
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='1052185' date='Nov 11 2009, 08:19 AM
You'd be wrong on your consensus......don't believe it!
The ride is crap, and you will regret it. Do the drop right with KW coilovers!
The ride is crap, and you will regret it. Do the drop right with KW coilovers!
However if you don?t care about your ride comfort only the looks, just buy the springs only but you have been warned
....Ok I admit if you live in area with roads like in airport no problem but some bumps and you will regret it...
A little cheaper option would be buying those H&R and Koni FSD?s (or some other sport shocks) ... how much cheaper depends pricing in US.
Still KW 2 or 3 is best balanced and most secure option and you can adjust the hight you like
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by FIN530D' post='1052319' date='Nov 11 2009, 07:33 AM
A little cheaper option would be buying those H&R and Koni FSD?s (or some other sport shocks) ... how much cheaper depends pricing in US.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='1052484' date='Nov 11 2009, 08:06 PM
This is an xi....options are limited to KW coilovers or H&R springs.
So yes basically two options.
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I would have loved to do coils but the springs cost me $300 installed instead of a couple grand for coils.
On another note, I put my 17" rims back on for the winter yesterday and the 10% crap roads here don't feel so bad now!
On another note, I put my 17" rims back on for the winter yesterday and the 10% crap roads here don't feel so bad now!
