Whats the best spring for a 550i sport?
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I have a 550 with the sport suspension and 19" wheels, but want to get it a little lower
What is the best springs to go with and should I replace the shocks to?
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='912396' date='Jun 15 2009, 03:07 PM
None. If you want to go low, get a coilover suspension. KW Variant 2.
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Here is car with stock sports suspension and 19" wheels.
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Here is car after Eibach ProKit springs with stock sports suspension and 19" wheels.
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Here is car after Eibach ProKit springs with stock sports suspension and 20" wheels.
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Here is car after Eibach ProKit springs with stock sports suspension and 19" wheels.
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Here is car after Eibach ProKit springs with stock sports suspension and 20" wheels.
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='912397' date='Jun 15 2009, 03:10 PM
+1. V2's or comforts depending on your budget and butt feeling haha.
I take it that V2 provide a pretty "stiff" ride?
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Do you have any issues with rubbing or anything given the springs and the 20" tires? This is a set up I am considering. I was going to just go with springs, but not much of a difference at all between stock and new springs with the OEM 19" wheels is there - at least from what I can tell in the picture.
Old thread got it guys - but not that old.
thanks.
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Do you have any issues with rubbing or anything given the springs and the 20" tires? This is a set up I am considering. I was going to just go with springs, but not much of a difference at all between stock and new springs with the OEM 19" wheels is there - at least from what I can tell in the picture.
Old thread got it guys - but not that old.
thanks.
Old thread got it guys - but not that old.
thanks.
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There is not much of a drop... gotta have a trained eye to see the difference from the sports suspension.
With the 19's no rubbing after installing the springs. With the 20's I get a rub only in the front if I hit a big bump or when turning into a steep driveway, etc. If I slow down, no problems. It's not a big deal but I have been contemplating a lower profile tire in the front.
There is not much of a drop... gotta have a trained eye to see the difference from the sports suspension.
With the 19's no rubbing after installing the springs. With the 20's I get a rub only in the front if I hit a big bump or when turning into a steep driveway, etc. If I slow down, no problems. It's not a big deal but I have been contemplating a lower profile tire in the front.
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