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01-11-2010, 03:47 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
I recently acquired some stock BMW sport springs for my 545i (thanks to Joe at Trinity 
), now I'd like to swap out my springs and shocks to something aftermarket that will mimic the ride and handling of the stock BMW sport shocks, any suggestions?? 
), now I'd like to swap out my springs and shocks to something aftermarket that will mimic the ride and handling of the stock BMW sport shocks, any suggestions??
01-11-2010, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1088476' date='Jan 11 2010, 04:47 PM
I recently acquired some stock BMW sport springs for my 545i (thanks to Joe at Trinity ), now I'd like to swap out my springs and shocks to something aftermarket that will mimic the ride and handling of the stock BMW sport shocks, any suggestions??
), now I'd like to swap out my springs and shocks to something aftermarket that will mimic the ride and handling of the stock BMW sport shocks, any suggestions??
01-11-2010, 06:41 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Anyone else have a suggestion or experience doing this sort of thing? 
I just want to get as much information as I can before I buy! 
Thanks in advance! 
I just want to get as much information as I can before I buy! Thanks in advance!
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='1088734' date='Jan 12 2010, 06:37 AM
WHAT my word isn't good enough!! jk 
Stock ride quality when you cruise around,
sport set up when you go round the corners
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
I'd recommend Bilstein Sport Shocks paired up with the Eibach Pro-Kit Springs. This aftermarket set-up is about as close as you can get (but better) to the oem sport without sacrificing comfort and performance imo.
Normal driving will be no different; smooth as silk. But if you wanna be spirited and entice your enthusiasm, this setup will definitely handle nearly anything you can throw your foot at.
I got no complaints and enjoy every minute in my 545!
Normal driving will be no different; smooth as silk. But if you wanna be spirited and entice your enthusiasm, this setup will definitely handle nearly anything you can throw your foot at.
I got no complaints and enjoy every minute in my 545!
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