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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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i have a 545i 2004 with sport package. i have m5 front fenders and 20" m6 rims. i want to drop the car maybe 1". wanted to know what springs to buy???? and will i have rubing issues or is the clearance good? thanks guys!!!!
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bahamutzero' post='538380' date='Mar 1 2008, 07:17 PM
i have a 545i 2004 with sport package. i have m5 front fenders and 20" m6 rims. i want to drop the car maybe 1". wanted to know what springs to buy???? and will i have rubing issues or is the clearance good? thanks guys!!!!
Yes you will have a rubbing problem. My suggestion, DO NOT ALTER RIDE HEIGHT. Other suspension problems will occur.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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+1 just leave it the way it is.
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slam it to the ground.

buy coilovers: either Bilstein PSS9 or KW V2 (height and stiffness adjustable)
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I think some simple H&R springs will do!
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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H&R springs is a good choice.

I don't thing the rubbing problem

is that big of a problem.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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H&R or eibach for springs. then as alpinewhite said, coilovers is another option.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Toni545' post='538440' date='Mar 1 2008, 09:44 PM
+1 just leave it the way it is.
Agree. Lowering a 5 with sport package will more than likely make the ride/handling equation worse. If you are just interested in posing, go ahead.
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