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Jan 4, 2008 | 11:21 AM

#11

andy545

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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='513124' date='Jan 3 2008, 07:42 AM

Do you really think it's worth it performance/handling wise to drop it further than an 08 Sport with M-Tech already is?

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So Cal

No doubt about it.

Jan 4, 2008 | 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='513124' date='Jan 2 2008, 10:42 PM

Do you really think it's worth it performance/handling wise to drop it further than an 08 Sport with M-Tech already is?

Thanks.

So Cal

You're in too deep now, Jay. It's a neverending addiction. You might as well consider Eurorev your second home.

Jan 4, 2008 | 01:59 PM

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Bimmer32

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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.

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Originally Posted by zakattak20' post='513005' date='Jan 2 2008, 07:15 PM

Hello All,

I have an 05' 545 with sport and I wanted to lower the car a little bit and was wondering which springs to go with to still maintain a decent ride and drop. I have tried the search option but everyone is lowering with eibach/HR sports on non sport suspension which looks like my ride height stock. So I didnt know if lowering with H&R sport springs will be almost identical to the stock sport springs what I have right now? Any suggestions I thank you in advance!

I will feel bad for your front end when you lower it with the sport package already.

Jan 4, 2008 | 02:27 PM

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Trinity Autosport

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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='513770' date='Jan 4 2008, 02:59 PM

I will feel bad for your front end when you lower it with the sport package already.

Why would you feel bad for thee front end?

Jan 4, 2008 | 05:47 PM

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phampau

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My Ride: 2004 545i: Sport package, premium sound, cold weather package

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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='513124' date='Jan 3 2008, 12:42 AM

Do you really think it's worth it performance/handling wise to drop it further than an 08 Sport with M-Tech already is?

Thanks.

So Cal

I'm in the same situation, want to lower my 04 545i sport, but worried about alignment with the active steering. This is one of those times i wish i didn't have active steering as the dealer will probably rape me for an alignment. Also, i will have aftermarket wheels on there also so not even sure they can align it with the aftermarket wheels. I feel the handling on the factory sport suspension is good enough for me from the factory, but with 20's on the car, afraid it will look too high. We'll see here in a couple months when my wheels arrive! Paul

Jan 8, 2008 | 04:49 PM

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Trinity Autosport

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Its IN!!!

I put in the H&R sport spring on my 545i w/ sport package. The ride quality is fine. Its a tad bit bumpier when going over dips, but other than that it handles WAY better!

Took a freeway ramp stating 20mph and I entered the ramp at 50 and exit speed was around 58 59 via HUD.

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Originally Posted by zakattak20' post='513005' date='Jan 2 2008, 05:15 PM