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What brand should i use to lower my car ?

Old Oct 3, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Hi guys, I'm actually new to this site. I would like to lower my car and i don't know which brand is good for lowering my car. Can anybody suggest to me ? Well i owned a 530i. My current wheels is 17" and probably im going to change to a 20" Zauber gettin wheels. It is a used one but i saw some1 use it on his E60 545i before. It looks gorgeous. Will it be a good idea for using a 20" wheel ? Will it affect the driving ?

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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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Nice wheels.
I decided to buy the Eibach springs, several members of this forum recommended them as well as the wheel guy. The other option I was considering was the H&R springs.

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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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welcome aboard, soc_fans ! please post pics of your babe .
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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If you do a search on eibach, lower or springs, you'll find a bunch of info that may help you in your decision.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Most popular options are Eibach and H&R.

I'd talked to few of the e60 owners who has lowered their car w/ Eibach, few of them said they'd choose H&R if they can choose again....

The reason of it is mostly based on how it looks.
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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Hey guys, Thanks for the suggestions. However, can some1 tell me will it affect the driving if i change it to a 20" wheel ?
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Oct 4 2004, 02:12 AM
Hey guys, Thanks for the suggestions. However, can some1 tell me will it affect the driving if i change it to a 20" wheel ?
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i'll like to hear that too.
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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I have 20's with the eibach pro-kit springs. Ride quality is still smooth and comfortable, just feel the road a bit more. The e60 has a pretty big wheel well and in my opinion, 20's fit the car perfect. I've seen a few bmw's with those zauber wheels and they look clean. Enjoy and post some pics when you get the new wheels.
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LouDawg' date='Oct 4 2004, 12:55 PM
I have 20's with the eibach pro-kit springs.? Ride quality is still smooth and comfortable, just feel the road a bit more.? The e60 has a pretty big wheel well and in my opinion, 20's fit the car perfect.? I've seen a few bmw's with those zauber wheels and they look clean.? Enjoy and post some pics when you get the new wheels.
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Hey loudawg, is your 530i or 545i ? Also, do i have to buy a new brakes if i get the 20" wheel ? thanks.
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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about lowering...how does it affect if you have the sports package? any thoughts? thanks.
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