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06-03-2012, 09:17 AM
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id like to lower my 07 530i.. whats the best recommendation?? springs.... coilovers...? i also dont want the car to be too low, i was thinking about one inch lower
06-03-2012, 09:25 AM
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dependa how much u wanna spend. springs are cheaper but u still need to take apart ur front strut and get the spring installed. or u cant pay more up front get a coilover setup which would also give u new shocks and then install everything at once together. simple bolt on. an u can adjust how low u want to go. i used ksports and so far 15k miles knock on wood no issues and rides nice
06-03-2012, 05:36 PM
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Go with coilovers. Will cost more upfront but will end up being a better investment long term. Benefits include lowering for summer and raising for winter. Being able to stance your car the way you want. Springs will only last 20,000-30,000 or so before having to be replaced. Get coilovers no question.
06-03-2012, 11:57 PM
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Go with coilovers. Will cost more upfront but will end up being a better investment long term. Benefits include lowering for summer and raising for winter. Being able to stance your car the way you want. Springs will only last 20,000-30,000 or so before having to be replaced. Get coilovers no question.
06-04-2012, 04:32 AM
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06-04-2012, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dchojecki' timestamp='[url="tel:1338796653"
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good point... where did u pick up yours?? and around how much
good point... where did u pick up yours?? and around how much
06-04-2012, 02:53 PM
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Contact member Acuteperformance, I got my KSport coilovers (as did several members here) from him. They work great, I have had them on for over a year now. They are priced VERY well, I have always been leery of buying used suspension or brake components 
06-04-2012, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by blackvenom5' timestamp='[url="tel:1338813125"
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Can you elaborate a little bit on this?
Can you elaborate a little bit on this?
06-04-2012, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' timestamp='[url="tel:1338850435"
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Contact member Acuteperformance, I got my KSport coilovers (as did several members here) from him. They work great, I have had them on for over a year now. They are priced VERY well, I have always been leery of buying used suspension or brake components
Contact member Acuteperformance, I got my KSport coilovers (as did several members here) from him. They work great, I have had them on for over a year now. They are priced VERY well, I have always been leery of buying used suspension or brake components
06-04-2012, 03:04 PM
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