Need advice on lowering springs
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Originally Posted by buddy' post='331734' date='Sep 6 2006, 07:47 PM
Busta i would go with the coilovers, i did and i am very happy with them and can be adjusted exactly where you want them i think i paid 1400 for the set and dealer installed 600 i know a little more that you might want to spend but you will be very happy H&R coilovers rock check out my gallery on bbs hand and hand
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Originally Posted by buddy' post='331734' date='Sep 6 2006, 07:47 PM
Busta i would go with the coilovers, i did and i am very happy with them and can be adjusted exactly where you want them i think i paid 1400 for the set and dealer installed 600 i know a little more that you might want to spend but you will be very happy H&R coilovers rock check out my gallery on bbs hand and hand
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Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='332442' date='Sep 8 2006, 02:24 PM
How much did you lower your car with the coilovers, what's the ride like, and finally how much body roll did it get rid of? Oh yeah, and did you put the H&R sway bars on it too?
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I picked up my car earlier today. H&R sport springs were installed...I have to admit it came out better than I expected. I'll post some pics tommorow 
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='333929' date='Sep 13 2006, 01:12 AM
I picked up my car earlier today. H&R sport springs were installed...I have to admit it came out better than I expected. I'll post some pics tommorow
Congratulations on the new springs. I hope to follow pending your report.
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='333929' date='Sep 12 2006, 10:12 PM
I picked up my car earlier today. H&R sport springs were installed...I have to admit it came out better than I expected. I'll post some pics tommorow
Now, Pictures please!
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Originally Posted by steve@trendix' post='334493' date='Sep 14 2006, 12:20 PM
It was nice of you for providing the opportunity to work on your car. It does come out nice. I'm very happy with the outcome too.
Now, Pictures please!
Now, Pictures please!
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Alright guys...here are the pics as promised. H&R sport springs installed on a non-sport E60.
(thanks again to steve@trendix for the installation)
I waited a few days to post these pics, I wanted to report on the ride quality. The ride quality obviously has suffered a bit..a bit more bouncy compared to stock (of course). I expected the ride quality to take a bigger hit than it did..its acceptable. Having a lower center of gravity really helps in the twisties A even trade off for the performance and look upgrade.
I'm happy with this suspension mod.
Thanks again for all the feedback and comments
Next mods are: M5 front bumper/side skirts and shadow line external trim
BEFORE SHOT:
AFTER:
(thanks again to steve@trendix for the installation)
I waited a few days to post these pics, I wanted to report on the ride quality. The ride quality obviously has suffered a bit..a bit more bouncy compared to stock (of course). I expected the ride quality to take a bigger hit than it did..its acceptable. Having a lower center of gravity really helps in the twisties
A even trade off for the performance and look upgrade. I'm happy with this suspension mod.
Thanks again for all the feedback and comments
Next mods are: M5 front bumper/side skirts and shadow line external trim
BEFORE SHOT:
AFTER:
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Amazing what a drop can do for a car. Looks great Busta! 