Pics of my car - Should I drop (lower) it?
09-27-2005, 01:04 AM
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I'm using Eibach springs only, it feels great! I'd originally planned to order H & R springs, but I'd take my friend's advice not to! Although H&R gives you a lower ride, you would have to sacrifice the ride quality. I'd tried my friend's ride w/ H&R, the car is bouncing all around.
I'm thinking if I should get the Bilsten shocks as well to complete the setup. However, my car is just too comfortable now and not sure if I want to risk for it!
I'm thinking if I should get the Bilsten shocks as well to complete the setup. However, my car is just too comfortable now and not sure if I want to risk for it!
09-27-2005, 01:43 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
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Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Sep 26 2005, 07:52 PM
As you can see almost not space.. sorry of the ugly wheels they are gone now ne wheels are here jsut not on.. and sorry for so many pics jsut wanted you to see every aspect.. btw saw your post at e46.. I can do a PS too
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09-27-2005, 04:22 AM
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Prodigal545i I like your wheels and height just as is. You have one of the best looking wheel arch to wheel/tire combos I have seen anywhere. As some others have expressed, any additional lowering would give you more trouble than it is worth. Also would change the arch to wheel/tire ratio and start to look off again. Leave as is, near perfect 
09-27-2005, 10:07 PM
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My Ride: 545i Saphire Black, Auburn Interior, Sun Shades, Navi, Cold/Sport package, Front and Rear Sensors, and other stuff I may not no of.........
Other Rides 2005 Raven Black Yamaha R1
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' date='Sep 26 2005, 12:06 PM
Prodigal545i,
Can you confirm that you do have the Sports Package and what size wheels/tires you got?? I'm putting 20x9 and 20x10 rims with 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 tires on this week and I have the Sports Package.? If mine will look like yours, I will probably be happy with it.? I think that ride height better suits the e60 as a luxury sports sedan just as the lowered look on you M3 fits its image as a sportier coupe.? Hope my reasoning makes sense.
BTW, very nice and clean looking car.? I was looking at those RT5s in black also.
Can you confirm that you do have the Sports Package and what size wheels/tires you got?? I'm putting 20x9 and 20x10 rims with 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 tires on this week and I have the Sports Package.? If mine will look like yours, I will probably be happy with it.? I think that ride height better suits the e60 as a luxury sports sedan just as the lowered look on you M3 fits its image as a sportier coupe.? Hope my reasoning makes sense.
BTW, very nice and clean looking car.? I was looking at those RT5s in black also.
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Yes I do have Sports Package and my wheel fitments are exactly what you're stated. 20x9 F and 20x10 R - 245/35/20 and 275/30/20.
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09-27-2005, 10:11 PM
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My Ride: 545i Saphire Black, Auburn Interior, Sun Shades, Navi, Cold/Sport package, Front and Rear Sensors, and other stuff I may not no of.........
Other Rides 2005 Raven Black Yamaha R1
Jeep Cherokee
Honda Accord
Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Sep 26 2005, 01:52 PM
As you can see almost not space.. sorry of the ugly wheels they are gone now ne wheels are here jsut not on.. and sorry for so many pics jsut wanted you to see every aspect.. btw saw your post at e46.. I can do a PS too
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09-27-2005, 10:59 PM
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My Ride: '04 BMW E60 530 black/black
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No need to lower.Its already perfect!
Have you previously lower it before taking this pic?
Have you previously lower it before taking this pic?
09-27-2005, 11:48 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
It will look better if you lower it.. but keep in mind that you may experience some rubbing issue once you lower it.
IMHO, it looks good as it is now.
IMHO, it looks good as it is now.
09-29-2005, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Prodigal545i' date='Sep 26 2005, 07:20 AM
Just put these RT5's on my car thanks to Charles at Wheel Autohaus.? I think I'm going to lower the car.? The gaps from the tire to the fender is killing me.? Let me know what you guys think.? Anyone have pics of their lowered E60's please post them.
Here is a good example of my old M3 lowered....no Gaps.
Not Lowered
Here is a good example of my old M3 lowered....no Gaps.
Not Lowered
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10-01-2005, 07:44 AM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
Looks fine to me. No need to lower it imo