How LOW should i GO
05-04-2009, 07:06 PM
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well i finally adjusted my tire size to what everyone told me. now its time to drop it, my coilovers should be in wedenesday, and i have no clue, on what ajustments to make.. any ideas?????
BTW i have non sport suspension..
Thanks
Joe
BTW i have non sport suspension..
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Joe
05-05-2009, 07:00 AM
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
just curious...what kind of coilover did you order? i'm looking at dropping also. make sure you post some follow up and don't forget the before and after pic 
05-05-2009, 07:05 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
There's no real way to specify how low to drop. Its all about how comfortable you feel with your wheels and how low your car is.
I have my 20's set so my finger cannot fit in my fender. So it almost looks tucked.
I have my 20's set so my finger cannot fit in my fender. So it almost looks tucked.
05-05-2009, 07:09 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
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I agree with nigxdoof, its about how comfortable of a ride you still want and what look you are going for. I personally don't like the "tucked" look on our cars, I would lower tilll you are flush with the top of the fender like nigxdoof where you can't even fit a finger in but not tucked, then you have to see if you like the ride comfort still. I say install the coilovers play around with the ride height for a while and once you figure out what height you like then go get an alignment done.
05-05-2009, 07:27 AM
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My Ride: My 5 and I met on Father's Day 2008 and have been together ever since. 20" Wheels (Make TBD), premium package, sport package, AiB V3 upgrade and a Passport Escort 8500 Radar Detector.
Originally Posted by e6t.lab.rat' post='868582' date='May 5 2009, 08:00 AM
make sure you post some follow up and don't forget the before and after pic
05-05-2009, 07:39 AM
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+ for the measuring tape so you know your even!!! ive seen some rides where they drop the front lower than the back???? i had this setup for a week then realized that i was rubbing on the front fender!
so, now im level front and rear!!!
so, now im level front and rear!!!
05-05-2009, 07:43 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535xi Platinum Gray. M sport, Premium, Cold, Logic, PDC, Sirius, and Bamboo.
I have been told by one installer that installing coilovers in the e60 requires removing most of the trunk interior.
Fact or fiction?
Fact or fiction?
05-05-2009, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='868608' date='May 5 2009, 08:16 AM
And dont forget that measuring tape.
Evidently, it is more difficult to use than it looks! 
05-05-2009, 08:21 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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Originally Posted by Pauken4' post='868632' date='May 5 2009, 11:43 AM
I have been told by one installer that installing coilovers in the e60 requires removing most of the trunk interior.
Fact or fiction?
Fact or fiction?
I have adjustable coilovers and there are some foam pads that you have to just move out of the way to adjust my ride stifness in the trunk. Simple adjustment by just turning the knob.
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