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?
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.
Here is car after Eibach ProKit springs with stock sports suspension and 19" wheels.
Here is car after Eibach ProKit springs with stock sports suspension and 20" wheels.
Here is car after Eibach ProKit springs with stock sports suspension and 19" wheels.
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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Missed the post....
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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