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Old 05-12-2009, 08:19 AM
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My car is now lowered with Eibach Pro Kit springs and rear wheels got there 12 mm SSV spacers.
Now the front and the rear wheels are in line with the fenders and no rubbing what so ever occurs.
Also the comfort is still there.

Thank's to BigMike for the consultation and to K?nig Oy for the installation and four wheel alignment.

These pics are lousy and don't tell how good the car now looks in real life.

Will send in some better pics when the car is washed!

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Old 05-12-2009, 08:20 AM
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How long has it been since installed? If recent, they might settle a bit.
Looks like my height now. Looks great!
Old 05-12-2009, 08:24 AM
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Looks good!
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looks good
Old 05-12-2009, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='876193' date='May 12 2009, 07:20 PM
How long has it been since installed?
7 hours ago and some 10 miles.

Yes, I suppose the car will come down a bit,
especially the rear is still a centimeter too high.
Old 05-12-2009, 08:36 AM
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Looks great!!!

Be prepared to enjoy looking back at your ride every time you park it and walk away
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Looking great ! Congratulations!
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looks good, but what have you done to the exhaust
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Originally Posted by dsm' post='876222' date='May 12 2009, 07:39 PM
looks good, but what have you done to the exhaust
That's the stock exhaust (tip) in a new 520d .
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Looks good, Ricracing!!

You will really appreciate the lowered stance when you get on the motorway. It does make a difference.

Cool that you had the install done at K?nig! Helpful crew there, especially Sebastian.


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