lowering the e60
04-08-2005, 05:41 AM
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I am intending lowerinf my e60 by 30mm using eibach springs has anybody done this and what was the ride like??
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04-08-2005, 10:06 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Black leather, Sport Package, Premium Sound, 19x8.5" and 19x9.5" Work VS-XX rims, Eibach Pro Kit springs
Originally Posted by norham' date='Apr 8 2005, 06:41 AM
I am intending lowerinf my e60 by 30mm using eibach springs has anybody done this and what was the ride like??
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Great question because I'm considering the same thing! Which Eibachs are you planning to use: The Pro or Sport? I believe the Pros do not lower as much as the Sports. I'm thinking the H&R's lower the car too much for my taste. I don't want to compromise the ride too much with 19 inc HRE's and already having the Sport suspension.
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I personally think the H&R is too much. Will go with Eibach for price (or Schnitzer, if I can save enough). I'm waiting for matching dampers though. All suspension specialists I spoke with recommended to do them together. Mainly because shorter springs will feel and perform better with shorter travel dampers. Show some pictures when you get it done.
04-09-2005, 05:22 AM
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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,
Originally Posted by BullMkt' date='Apr 8 2005, 07:06 PM
[quote name='norham' date='Apr 8 2005, 06:41 AM']I am intending lowerinf my e60 by 30mm using eibach springs has anybody done this and what was the ride like??
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Great question because I'm considering the same thing! Which Eibachs are you planning to use: The Pro or Sport? I believe the Pros do not lower as much as the Sports. I'm thinking the H&R's lower the car too much for my taste. I don't want to compromise the ride too much with 19 inc HRE's and already having the Sport suspension.
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[/quote]I'm using the pro kit I asked advice and was told that Eibach were the better springs for maintaining a comfortable ride. I have 18" 123's and the rear has 15mm specially made spacers which do fill the arch out that much more and looks well. Will post pics next week on completion
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Black leather, Sport Package, Premium Sound, 19x8.5" and 19x9.5" Work VS-XX rims, Eibach Pro Kit springs
Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' date='Apr 10 2005, 10:40 AM
I used Eibach Pro-Kit Springs: 2077.140 on a non-sport 525i with 18" wheels. To me it just seems perfect
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Do you have a picture that is closer to the wheel well so that we can see how much of the gap was eliminated? Thanks.
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