xi lowering springs; need new shocks?

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Mar 2, 2011 | 06:15 AM

196ski

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My Ride: 2008 535xi V1 hardwire Laser Interceptor 12" JL Audio Ported PowerWedge enclosure with one W1v2 20% tint

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?

Mar 2, 2011 | 06:27 AM

BlaSTiWi

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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.

GL!

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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?

Mar 2, 2011 | 10:37 AM

Cal@Sonic MS

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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.

Mar 2, 2011 | 11:05 AM

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I have one set of Bilstein Xi shocks left in stock ready to go. Springs wise, my price is the same as Turner

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Mar 2, 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

-Mike

P.S. Mike where my shocks at?!? lol

Mar 2, 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

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Mar 2, 2011 | 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 196ski

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?

Definitely talk to mike from acute

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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

Thanks Mike....can't wait...