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Old 02-22-2012, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by lorinzo
I would suggest a drop with springs.

I had Eibach installed to stock sports suspension. I did not notice a difference in ride at all.

This is my car after Eibach install and original 19" wheels.


Im interested in the eibachs or the h&r spring my concern is I'm running a 235/35/19 tire in the front will there more of a gap between the wheel and fender other than running a beefier tire for less off a gap?
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I am certainly no expert.... my only experience is using the Eibach. However, I did a lot of research before selecting Eibach.

My general thought is ..... if you are interested in a "noticeable" drop, don't go with Eibach.

Only car guys notice that my car is slightly lower than stock. There was no noticeable change in ride and no rubbing.

If you want to notice the drop, you are going to feel the ride change and may encounter rubbing depending on wheels and tires.
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Guys, if I were to change over from a 235/35 tire to a 245/35 tire do you guys think I will notice a smoother ride considering its a bigger tire? I'm planning on doing a eibach pro kit or h&r sport spring drop with bilstein shocks. I'm a daily driver and not going to be messing with the ride height. Just drop it enough on my 166's to see a better stance and not harm the ride so much
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I'm considering getting Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks... and I'm about to pull the trigger on M6 offset 166 (ET17 rear) running on Continental DWS... do you think I'll rub? I have a nonsport E60 525i. It's my biggest concern going forward. Thanks.
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