How best to lower an M-Sport E61 Touring
10-16-2009, 06:51 AM
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Some times I think it looks great, other times I'm walking up to the car think the gap looks big / the slant isn't enough / etc. What can I say, you know how it is with the modding bug
On the other hand, during the Scandinavia Meet last weekend where we did so much hard driving on twisting roads, I was just sooo impressed at how the M-Sport and Active Steering performed. Tonight I'm driving to Hamburg --- AUTOBAAAAHN 
--- so again I will no-doubt be thinking I should not mess with the excellent suspension set-up I have today. I'm going 
on this one!
Any other thoughts from others -- maybe those who have lowered their car??
Some times I think it looks great, other times I'm walking up to the car think the gap looks big / the slant isn't enough / etc. What can I say, you know how it is with the modding bug
On the other hand, during the Scandinavia Meet last weekend where we did so much hard driving on twisting roads, I was just sooo impressed at how the M-Sport and Active Steering performed. Tonight I'm driving to Hamburg --- AUTOBAAAAHN --- so again I will no-doubt be thinking I should not mess with the excellent suspension set-up I have today. I'm going on this one! Any other thoughts from others -- maybe those who have lowered their car??
10-16-2009, 06:57 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1033895' date='Oct 16 2009, 05:51 PM
Tonight I'm driving to Hamburg --- AUTOBAAAAHN
Seriously.
10-19-2009, 12:15 AM
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My Ride: 2009: pre-LCI E61 525dA Touring (177HP)
2008: LCI E46 330dA Touring (204HP)
2007: LCI E46 320dA Touring (150HP)
"Tonight I'm driving to Hamburg"
Euh, well, I'm living in Hamburg xBMWx...!
Sad I didn't checked the forum earlier, otherwise I would have invited you for a beer on the Reeperbahn..!
Next time, when you know that you will have to drive to Hamburg, let me know one or two days before. It will be a pleasure to meet you.
Bis bald..!
Euh, well, I'm living in Hamburg xBMWx...!
Sad I didn't checked the forum earlier, otherwise I would have invited you for a beer on the Reeperbahn..!
Next time, when you know that you will have to drive to Hamburg, let me know one or two days before. It will be a pleasure to meet you.
Bis bald..!
10-19-2009, 12:49 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
"Tonight I'm driving to Hamburg"
Euh, well, I'm living in Hamburg xBMWx...!
Sad I didn't checked the forum earlier, otherwise I would have invited you for a beer on the Reeperbahn..!
Next time, when you know that you will have to drive to Hamburg, let me know one or two days before. It will be a pleasure to meet you.
Bis bald..!
Euh, well, I'm living in Hamburg xBMWx...!
Sad I didn't checked the forum earlier, otherwise I would have invited you for a beer on the Reeperbahn..!
Next time, when you know that you will have to drive to Hamburg, let me know one or two days before. It will be a pleasure to meet you.
Bis bald..!
10-19-2009, 02:18 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Coming back to the question though, I have now fitted my 128s, see below and here for more pics, and it does have a bit of a slanted look.
Any feedback from others about impact on ride / handling / hitting the curb with the front spoiler after lowering the front ???
Any feedback from others about impact on ride / handling / hitting the curb with the front spoiler after lowering the front ???
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