Need advice on lowering springs
09-02-2006, 11:46 AM
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I need some advice guys..I plan on lowering my car next week. I don't have the sports package so my E60 sits a little higher...considering that I plan on installing H&R race springs. Would that pretty much equal a E60 with sports package lowered by the sport springs? or should I just play it safe and go with the sport springs? any advice will be appreciated
This is what I currently have:
This is what I currently have:
09-03-2006, 11:11 AM
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After a lot of researching..I'm going with sport springs.
09-03-2006, 11:52 AM
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Couple of reasons I went with sport... first the race springs may require camber correction and are hard on the stock shocks (they should be paired up with good aftermarket shocks).
The ride comfort will suffer...I have 245/35/20's in the front..most people who have race springs have lower profile tires (20/25 series) to avoid rubbing issues. Race springs will most likely require rolling the fenders (another added cost).
In the end I know I'll have problems with my driving habits paired with race springs. I'm playing it safe and going with sport springs, comes out cheaper and will probably only require an alignment.
The ride comfort will suffer...I have 245/35/20's in the front..most people who have race springs have lower profile tires (20/25 series) to avoid rubbing issues. Race springs will most likely require rolling the fenders (another added cost).
In the end I know I'll have problems with my driving habits paired with race springs. I'm playing it safe and going with sport springs, comes out cheaper and will probably only require an alignment.
09-03-2006, 12:17 PM
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09-03-2006, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='330398' date='Sep 3 2006, 09:52 PM
Couple of reasons I went with sport... first the race springs may require camber correction and are hard on the stock shocks (they should be paired up with good aftermarket shocks).
The ride comfort will suffer...I have 245/35/20's in the front..most people who have race springs have lower profile tires (20/25 series) to avoid rubbing issues. Race springs will most likely require rolling the fenders (another added cost).
In the end I know I'll have problems with my driving habits paired with race springs. I'm playing it safe and going with sport springs, comes out cheaper and will probably only require an alignment.
The ride comfort will suffer...I have 245/35/20's in the front..most people who have race springs have lower profile tires (20/25 series) to avoid rubbing issues. Race springs will most likely require rolling the fenders (another added cost).
In the end I know I'll have problems with my driving habits paired with race springs. I'm playing it safe and going with sport springs, comes out cheaper and will probably only require an alignment.
09-03-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jersey-kid' post='330407' date='Sep 3 2006, 01:18 PM
Thanks I have the same set-up. Where are you getting the springs from?
That's a funny story...I was browsing a 3series forum (e90post) and found a post from a sponsor selling springs for cheap for e90's. I asked him if he could extend that offer to E60's and he said yes. The best part is the shop is literally accross the street from where I live.
The thread is: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27150
09-03-2006, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='330432' date='Sep 3 2006, 05:21 PM
That's a funny story...I was browsing a 3series forum (e90post) and found a post from a sponsor selling springs for cheap for e90's. I asked him if he could extend that offer to E60's and he said yes. The best part is the shop is literally accross the street from where I live.
The thread is: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27150
The thread is: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27150
I guess it is great if you live next to the installation place to get the installation deal. My place is charging $200 for the installation.
09-03-2006, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='330476' date='Sep 3 2006, 05:20 PM
Can you get the same springs from TireRack (and other places) for the same price?
When you do get your springs installed...make sure and post pics
09-04-2006, 10:01 AM
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