Suspension Question for XI models
04-22-2008, 06:24 PM
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I've search the site but does anyone know if there's currently or will be full coilover suspensions, or springs + struts for the E60 XI models? I know that there are H&R Sport Springs but i'm looking to get a full setup going.
04-22-2008, 06:30 PM
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I think member drlev99 would be able to provide some insight, as he's posted about his personal experiences with his previous xi model..i'm sure he will chime in...
And I think member c's bimmer is also in an xi, maybe wrong tho...
And I think member c's bimmer is also in an xi, maybe wrong tho...
04-22-2008, 06:38 PM
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Being the expert in this field, the answer is simple. Nope. Nada. Springs only.
04-22-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='566206' date='Apr 22 2008, 07:38 PM
Being the expert in this field, the answer is simple. Nope. Nada. Springs only.
Lol, sweet and to the point...nice...
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='566206' date='Apr 22 2008, 07:38 PM
Being the expert in this field, the answer is simple. Nope. Nada. Springs only.
04-22-2008, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthM8' post='566235' date='Apr 22 2008, 11:29 PM
For the guys that upgraded their 5er sport model, could we use their old springs on the xi for a cost effective solution?
04-23-2008, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='566254' date='Apr 23 2008, 12:08 AM
I'm in the same boat, I've been staling buying new wheels because of this. I currently have the 124's for the xi and they have my winter sport tires on them. I called Gary from New Rochelle BMW and got a price quote on a new set of 124's with the sensors for my xi. I figure I'll put the summer tires on that set and keep the winter tires on the other. I'm really disappointed that we are very limited on wheels for our car. I like allot of the original wheel designs from BMW itself but they don't make the wheels for the XI. The other solution is buying $800 wheels from BBS. It comes out to $3200 for 4 which does not include shipping,sensors and tax.
Here, take a looks: http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/Vb3_...al_finishes.htm
I would get Gun Metal, based on your color car.
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Originally Posted by StealthM8' post='566534' date='Apr 23 2008, 10:22 AM
Is there more to the answer on stock sport springs besides no? There's free beer involved. 
What else is there to say? Run a search a see what pops up, maybe you'll find a difference answer. But you'll find member c's bimmer in most of those discussions regarding xi's and springs.....happy hunting...
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