New wheels are on finally!
09-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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looks good 
for a drop, spring-wise most have said that the eibach pro-kits are closest to OEM ride quality. I have the eibach pro-kits myself as well, but stiffened up the setup when I went with bilstein shocks.
for a drop, spring-wise most have said that the eibach pro-kits are closest to OEM ride quality. I have the eibach pro-kits myself as well, but stiffened up the setup when I went with bilstein shocks.
09-07-2009, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by edkwok99' post='1001369' date='Sep 7 2009, 08:33 PM
I am thinking about a drop... possibly change to OEM sport suspension
I did not want to suffer ride quality.
I did not want to suffer ride quality.
i'd highly suggest going KW v2's! it's as good, if not better than stock sport suspension! let me know and i can hook you up!
09-08-2009, 12:23 AM
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I heard changing the spring only will shorten the life of the strut.
Coilover will suffer ride quality.
I will most likely go with sport suspension. Hopefully someone will reply my post here
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=85053
Coilover will suffer ride quality.
I will most likely go with sport suspension. Hopefully someone will reply my post here
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=85053
09-08-2009, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by edkwok99' post='1001554' date='Sep 8 2009, 01:23 AM
I heard changing the spring only will shorten the life of the strut.
Coilover will suffer ride quality.
I will most likely go with sport suspension. Hopefully someone will reply my post here
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=85053
Coilover will suffer ride quality.
I will most likely go with sport suspension. Hopefully someone will reply my post here
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=85053
I have factory sport suspension sitting in my garage, however it's from a pre-LCI 2007, not sure if it will fit your ride?
09-08-2009, 08:58 AM
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Looks great but you need a drop.
You could also consider KW Street Comfort coilover setup
. As comfort as an OEM non-sport suspension but still very adjustable!
You could also consider KW Street Comfort coilover setup
. As comfort as an OEM non-sport suspension but still very adjustable!
09-08-2009, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by edkwok99' post='1001554' date='Sep 8 2009, 01:23 AM
I heard changing the spring only will shorten the life of the strut.
Coilover will suffer ride quality.
Coilover will suffer ride quality.
09-08-2009, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by TroyE60' post='1001767' date='Sep 8 2009, 09:53 AM
I have factory sport suspension sitting in my garage, however it's from a pre-LCI 2007, not sure if it will fit your ride?
My car is 2009 model.
09-08-2009, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='1001777' date='Sep 8 2009, 10:03 AM
yes springs will not stop the stock shocks from wearing quicker, so most recommended getting aftermarket shocks at the same time. sounds like best aftermarket spring/shock setup comfort wise that you would like would be eibach pro-kits and koni shocks. coilovers though, with KWs especially, honestly the ride quality will not suffer. then again it is also personal preference.
09-08-2009, 09:39 AM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
nice, I thought that gunmetal might look too dark on a white car. But I was wrong! looks great!