Rare setup on Xi - Bilstein B8 + H&R Springs
09-19-2011, 06:43 AM
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The bilstein front struts are supposed to have built in bump stops and not require the factory ones or cut down factory ones. When I had the B6 with the H&R springs, I forgot and put in some M3 bumpstops that are shorter and it did seem to help but it was still rough. I gave up and sold the H&R springs and put the factory springs in with the B6's and it rides and handles great. It just looks like a 4 X 4.
09-21-2011, 01:33 PM
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so..it sounds like neither options is so great..
the H&R Springs with stock shocks are no good?
The H&R springs with the Bilsteins are no better either?
I might just keep it the way it is..not worth the hassle!
the H&R Springs with stock shocks are no good?
The H&R springs with the Bilsteins are no better either?
I might just keep it the way it is..not worth the hassle!
09-21-2011, 06:04 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Read the thread! This is for Xi - as in, X-Drive equipped E60's. You have a lot more options available for the RWD E60
06-18-2012, 01:34 AM
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My Ride: 12 VW Passat TDI
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how much lower are OEM sport springs vs oem stock springs?
how much lower are OEM sport springs vs oem stock springs?
06-18-2012, 03:45 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 530i, upgrades: Magnaflow exhaust, Mtec angel eyes and low beam head lights, Just purchased 172 style wheels, looking around for the best tires on Tire Rack now. R1 concepts rotors drilled/slotted. Saving for the M-style kit from Trinity Auto.
well guys my problem is fixed and iwill pass it on. The thump is the sway bar hitting fhe cv shaft. all need to do is get the sway bar modified so it doesnt hit, extend it I believe.
Rocco at www.rmpmotors.com fixed this problem. he is also maxbimmer.com forums al
Rocco at www.rmpmotors.com fixed this problem. he is also maxbimmer.com forums al
Thinking of lowering my 530i, glad you fixed the problem.
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