Lowering Springs (530i) Rear Only?
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Thinking about doing lowering springs (maybe Eibach) but just for the rear. I'm currently on sport suspension and the front is pretty slammed as is.
Has anyone done this?
Also need a recommendation on SoCal shops that do this kinda work @ a reasonable rate. It would be nice if this same shop also rolled fenders as well.
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JRod
Has anyone done this?
Also need a recommendation on SoCal shops that do this kinda work @ a reasonable rate. It would be nice if this same shop also rolled fenders as well.
Thanks,
JRod
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Performance Plus in Long Beach (Cherry near VW dealer) will do 2 springs and alignment for $195.
EF1 in Signal Hill (Long Beach) can do lowering and roll your fenders if needed. Talk to the owner Fabrizio.
EF1 in Signal Hill (Long Beach) can do lowering and roll your fenders if needed. Talk to the owner Fabrizio.
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Originally Posted by Ferdie' post='1056279' date='Nov 16 2009, 04:14 PM
Performance Plus in Long Beach (Cherry near VW dealer) will do 2 springs and alignment for $195.
EF1 in Signal Hill (Long Beach) can do lowering and roll your fenders if needed. Talk to the owner Fabrizio.
EF1 in Signal Hill (Long Beach) can do lowering and roll your fenders if needed. Talk to the owner Fabrizio.
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I would HIGHLY not recommend mixing up suspension components. This has been asked on the M3 forums with people wanting the whole raked vs. non-raked look and it will definitely sacrifice handling, balance, and stability. I had Eibach pro-kit front and rear springs on my E46 M3 and it changed the feel of the car. If i were to imagine putting only the front or rears on, I think it would get ugly.
Also, SP Engineering (www.sp-power.com) did my springs install for me. I believe they charged $150 for all four which is an awesome deal. They even saw my exhaust was loose and missing a bolt and did that for me as well. If you want a fender roll, pm user spunkysandoval on the s2000 forums (www.s2ki.com), he charges $60 for front or rear or $100 for both.
Also, SP Engineering (www.sp-power.com) did my springs install for me. I believe they charged $150 for all four which is an awesome deal. They even saw my exhaust was loose and missing a bolt and did that for me as well. If you want a fender roll, pm user spunkysandoval on the s2000 forums (www.s2ki.com), he charges $60 for front or rear or $100 for both.
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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.
Thanks again for you comments and recommendations
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I think if you mix the ride quality will feel all weird because of the different spring rates.
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Thanks again everyone!
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sorry I have a non-sport and went to eibachs pro-kit. in my personal experience, I went with just the springs at about having 25k miles on the car. stock shocks lasted for another good 25k miles before I switched to Bilstein shocks. most, including myself, will recommend doing shocks and springs together, and especially since you wouldnt have to do labor twice.