Looking to change my springs again
05-11-2009, 01:50 PM
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05-11-2009, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='875058' date='May 11 2009, 11:36 AM
but you will two different spring rates in the front and rear if you do that then
buy some ground control springs and you can adjust the ride height and have the same spring rates all around
buy some ground control springs and you can adjust the ride height and have the same spring rates all around
05-11-2009, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano' post='875419' date='May 11 2009, 04:21 PM
This will be an experiment for me to get the right look I want. The reviews I got from this forum says eibach springs are close to the ride of an OEM sport springs. What is a ground control springs?
dude that is a retarded experiment and you could seriously harm your suspension running different spring rates.
Ground control springs are form eibach and they allow you to adjust them
05-11-2009, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='875429' date='May 11 2009, 06:26 PM
dude that is a retarded experiment and you could seriously harm your suspension running different spring rates.
Ground control springs are form eibach and they allow you to adjust them
Ground control springs are form eibach and they allow you to adjust them
05-11-2009, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano' post='875503' date='May 11 2009, 05:45 PM
I'm sure I'llbe able to feel it right away. If the ride doesn't suit me then I'll go replace the rear with OEM sport as well.
ok man do what you already have your mind set on doing, good luck
05-11-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='875512' date='May 11 2009, 07:52 PM
ok man do what you already have your mind set on doing, good luck
05-11-2009, 05:06 PM
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good luck Al.... Is the front too low for you???? I'm sure you'll be fine... I had a Infiniti 2004 Q45 before my e60 and I kept the stock suspension in the rear and used lowering springs in the front... I didn't notice any ride quality or performance issues by doing so... and it looked sooo much nicer!Keep us updated!
05-11-2009, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='875525' date='May 11 2009, 08:06 PM
good luck Al.... Is the front too low for you???? I'm sure you'll be fine... I had a Infiniti 2004 Q45 before my e60 and I kept the stock suspension in the rear and used lowering springs in the front... I didn't notice any ride quality or performance issues by doing so... and it looked sooo much nicer!Keep us updated!
05-11-2009, 07:37 PM
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Here are some pictures with Eibach prokit and Bilstein sport shocks and strut
05-12-2009, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano' post='875702' date='May 11 2009, 11:37 PM
Here are some pictures with Eibach prokit and Bilstein sport shocks and strut