xi lowering springs; need new shocks?
03-02-2011, 06:15 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi
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looking at these springs:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...0xi-535xi.aspx
will I need new shocks? or will the stockers be OK, at least for a little while?
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...0xi-535xi.aspx
will I need new shocks? or will the stockers be OK, at least for a little while?
03-02-2011, 06:27 AM
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It depends ... I'm on that spring and so far it's going into 3 years w/ almost 26K miles racked up on the stockers w/o any problem.
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looking at these springs:
http://www.turnermot...30xi-535xi.aspx
will I need new shocks? or will the stockers be OK, at least for a little while?
http://www.turnermot...30xi-535xi.aspx
will I need new shocks? or will the stockers be OK, at least for a little while?
03-02-2011, 10:37 AM
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Whenever you are changing out the springs, it is highly recommended to change out your shocks as well.
The reason is twofold
First - it costs the same amount of labor hours to do just springs or to do both.
2nd - lowering springs are stiffer, and induce more wear/tear on the stock shocks...you might as well beef them up with aftermarket ones so they don't crap out on you.
The reason is twofold
First - it costs the same amount of labor hours to do just springs or to do both.
2nd - lowering springs are stiffer, and induce more wear/tear on the stock shocks...you might as well beef them up with aftermarket ones so they don't crap out on you.
03-02-2011, 02:41 PM
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i would definitely change out your shocks with springs...in the long run it's worth it not only with labor cost but in regards to performance...Mike from Acute is the man to deal with if you want to get proper pricing on Bilstein shocks...that's what i'm currently putting on my 530xi (Bilstein B8's with H&R springs)...if you have more questions, don't hesitate in contacting me
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P.S. Mike where my shocks at?!? lol
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P.S. Mike where my shocks at?!? lol
03-02-2011, 03:00 PM
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coming. i had to ship them directly to my distributor instead of you to lock in the order. you should see them early next week for sure
i would definitely change out your shocks with springs...in the long run it's worth it not only with labor cost but in regards to performance...Mike from Acute is the man to deal with if you want to get proper pricing on Bilstein shocks...that's what i'm currently putting on my 530xi (Bilstein B8's with H&R springs)...if you have more questions, don't hesitate in contacting me
-Mike
P.S. Mike where my shocks at?!? lol
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P.S. Mike where my shocks at?!? lol
03-02-2011, 03:10 PM
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Premium Package
Exterior
Red RPI Air Scoop
Matte Black Grills
15% Tints
Rear Light Tints
Shadowline Trim
Black Carbon Fiber Roundels
Gloss Red Painted Calipers
CF hood and trunk roundels
Engine
BMC filter, RPI scoop
Interior
ACS pedals
Ultimate LED Interior Light Kit
Wheels
Miro Type 111 matte black
19x8.5 wrapperd with Hankook V12 245/35/19 fronts
19x9.5 wrapperd with Hankook V12 275/30/19 rears
Lighting
Euro sticker
Angel Eyes Upgrade
8000k FOG
White LED Eyebrow Upgrade
LED Cluster Upgrade
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looking at these springs:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...0xi-535xi.aspx
will I need new shocks? or will the stockers be OK, at least for a little while?
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-14...0xi-535xi.aspx
will I need new shocks? or will the stockers be OK, at least for a little while?
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