How best to lower an M-Sport E61 Touring
06-09-2009 | 07:14 AM
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RE: How best to lower an M-Sport E61 Touring
I checked a few posts here and in the accessories & mods forum, and concluded that the Eibach Pro Kit was the way forward is you also wanted to keep some comfort -- the H&Rs seem to be a little lower, but less comfortable.
I went on the internet I found the "E61" Eibach Pro Kit for a little over EUR 100, and noticed it has 4 springs. However I have read that you drop the rear of the E61 by changing the software.
So what do I need to drop my M-SPORT (suspension) E61 Touring?
1) Eibach Pro Kit with 4 springs
2) Eibach Pro Kit with 4 springs + software change for rear air suspension
3) Eibach Pro Kit with 2 springs + software change for rear air suspension
4) something completely different?!
Also how much should I expect to pay for installation?
thanks in advance for the help
I checked a few posts here and in the accessories & mods forum, and concluded that the Eibach Pro Kit was the way forward is you also wanted to keep some comfort -- the H&Rs seem to be a little lower, but less comfortable.
I went on the internet I found the "E61" Eibach Pro Kit for a little over EUR 100, and noticed it has 4 springs. However I have read that you drop the rear of the E61 by changing the software.
So what do I need to drop my M-SPORT (suspension) E61 Touring?
1) Eibach Pro Kit with 4 springs
2) Eibach Pro Kit with 4 springs + software change for rear air suspension
3) Eibach Pro Kit with 2 springs + software change for rear air suspension
4) something completely different?!
Also how much should I expect to pay for installation?
thanks in advance for the help
06-10-2009 | 12:07 AM
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by martinitime' post='906342' date='Jun 10 2009, 06:34 AM
Do you have self-leveling rear air suspension?
(I thought all E61 Tourings has self-leveling rear suspension?)
So does this mean I need to do something with the software as well?
06-10-2009 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='906550' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:07 AM
So does this mean I need to do something with the software as well?
06-10-2009 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='905277' date='Jun 9 2009, 04:14 PM
2) Eibach Pro Kit with 4 springs + software change for rear air suspension
06-10-2009 | 09:41 AM
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by narvselius' post='906597' date='Jun 10 2009, 12:06 PM
My vote. You need the rear springs but you also need the amazing power of software upgrades
How much does it cost to get this all done by BMW? Any idea?
06-10-2009 | 11:23 AM
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I lowered the rear air suspension mine myself. I wrote up a how to guide in the DIY section. It's a mechanical way and not an electronic way.
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06-10-2009 | 12:38 PM
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by chesney72' post='906937' date='Jun 10 2009, 08:23 PM
I lowered the rear air suspension mine myself. I wrote up a how to guide in the DIY section. It's a mechanical way and not an electronic way.
Thanks for pointing to your diy. (I assume kept the original springs?)
How did you lower the front?
06-11-2009 | 02:50 AM
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I did it with:
3) Eibach Pro Kit with 2 springs + software change for rear air suspension
Front springs changed at local dealer (no name
), it is not hard to do it. The rear was done by software change.
3) Eibach Pro Kit with 2 springs + software change for rear air suspension
Front springs changed at local dealer (no name
), it is not hard to do it. The rear was done by software change.
06-11-2009 | 03:07 AM
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Carterena' post='907626' date='Jun 11 2009, 11:50 AM
I did it with:
3) Eibach Pro Kit with 2 springs + software change for rear air suspension
Front springs changed at local dealer (no name ), it is not hard to do it. The rear was done by software change.
3) Eibach Pro Kit with 2 springs + software change for rear air suspension
Front springs changed at local dealer (no name
), it is not hard to do it. The rear was done by software change.how much did the software change cost?