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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Hey guys, I was digging around but having a hard time finding what I was looking for. I'm planning on lowering my 09 528i. It has the sport package and will eventually be rocking 20" Vossens. I initially thought 1" would be good but someone here was nice enough to advise going for .5 around or .5/.6. What do you guys suggest and pic examples would help greatly. I should be getting my mtech bumper via Trinity this week so I will be posting before and after's soon. Thanks for the info and sorry if this is a repost of something that has already been covered.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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I have the sports suspension and went with Eibach Pro-Kit springs.
Drop was minimal.
No rubbing whatsoever with OEM 19' wheels/tires.

Now, with 20" Asanti, a slight rub here and there.

I would suggest you get the 20" and then determine if you want to modify the suspension.





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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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^^^ those are beautiful Lorinzo!
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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those Asanti's are hottt!
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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yup. ppl say springs will lower sports package by half an inch or so. i'm planning on doing that but need to find out where i can get an aligment done besides the dealers. i hate making an appointment and wait for hours.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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The only places to get a proper alignment from is at our dealers. I learned this from trying to get an alignment from an alignment shop sounds weird but the shop told me this..
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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for your sport package, eibach pro-kits would lower your e60 about 0.5" all around
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Thanks for the info guys and Lorinzo those rims are definitely sick. I know those Asanti's run pricey though lol Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated. I think I will go with a drop of about .5 now. Seems better. This forum definitely helps from making some bad mistakes lol
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Sorry for stealing this thread.

Does the car sit lower with sport package than without?

I currently have a 535i without sport package (standard 17"), I am thinking to get a set of 18".
Will that make my car look like a 4x4 without lowering it?
Thanks
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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I would stick with the Eibach Pro Kit or the H&R Sport Springs. They give you a nice drop without being too aggressive or risk rubbing issues (provided your offsets and tire sizes are correct).
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