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09-19-2007, 07:02 AM
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Yea i am looking into getting a drop for my 525i..i was wondering if you guys can post specs of you spring/strut combo..or coilover setup.. i want coilovers because you can slam it to the ground (but since my previous car had coilovers the ride was rough as heck) that is why i am considering a spring/strut combo setup i also wanted to know which spring/strut combo offers the lowest drop but maintains decent ride quality
09-19-2007, 09:27 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
If you want the 525 to look like your previous slammed car, I'd say go with H&R Race springs and Koni Sport shocks. What do you know, I have such a combo for sale.
09-19-2007, 10:25 AM
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welcome. +1 for H&R race springs to give the slammed look as far as springs go. i believe member black525i even cut the race springs for his e60 to have it sit even lower. good luck with the mod and enjoy the forums.
09-19-2007, 12:21 PM
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Thanks for the input guys,,, will my previous car which was a maxima had coilovers.. i still have the car.. and am on maxima.org... they have a thread/sticky pretty much for everything coilovers, headers, exhaust, wheel/tire combo. i haven't picked up my 5 yet i just went to look at some. i actually have one that i have my eye set on... but as far as which one i wanted. i wanted the 545i 6spd.. ( but that one is a lil pricey).
Also how is the ride quality on the h&r compared to stock...
vegastrashed.......your RIDE is SIC...... can you pm me the specs for your 20's and the M wheels (offset, size and tire) thanks......
Also how is the ride quality on the h&r compared to stock...
vegastrashed.......your RIDE is SIC...... can you pm me the specs for your 20's and the M wheels (offset, size and tire) thanks......
09-19-2007, 01:02 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I'll just list the specs of the VIP VR02 and OEM 166 wheels here.
VIP VR02: 20x9 and 20x10, offsets 15mm(f) and 30mm?, Toyo T1R 245/30/20 and 285/25/20
166: 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, offsets 12mm(f) and 28mm? with 12mm spacers, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 and 275/30/19
VIP VR02: 20x9 and 20x10, offsets 15mm(f) and 30mm?, Toyo T1R 245/30/20 and 285/25/20
166: 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, offsets 12mm(f) and 28mm? with 12mm spacers, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 and 275/30/19
09-19-2007, 07:13 PM
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thanks again vegastrashed... hey what do you think about those General Exclaim UHP... i have them on my 19's on my Max.. i think for the buck there really good......
09-19-2007, 09:07 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
GE UHP are a good all around tire and buy.
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