simplest way to lower front and keep close to stock sport?
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Been reading a ton of posts but of course nothing quite matches what i'm looking for.
My goals are simple:
1. keep the suspension and ride close to the stock sport i have now
2. lower the front gap ~ half way. i dont want this to look like a teenage dream, i just want it to look a bit more aggressive.
3. i'm not doing this for performance, i'm happy with the stock sport suspension and i'm not going to race it, so i dont want to spend $2500+ for the dreamy KW setup
So...how do i update the front and meet my objectives? Some options:
A) H&R springs/struts - looks like the ride is really harsh with H+R. the height also looks really low?
Eibach - what alternatives have we to consider here?
C) Other ideas?
Thanks!
For the rear i'll use INPA to lower it, so not an issue.
My goals are simple:
1. keep the suspension and ride close to the stock sport i have now
2. lower the front gap ~ half way. i dont want this to look like a teenage dream, i just want it to look a bit more aggressive.
3. i'm not doing this for performance, i'm happy with the stock sport suspension and i'm not going to race it, so i dont want to spend $2500+ for the dreamy KW setup
So...how do i update the front and meet my objectives? Some options:
A) H&R springs/struts - looks like the ride is really harsh with H+R. the height also looks really low?
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C) Other ideas?
Thanks!
For the rear i'll use INPA to lower it, so not an issue.
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seems like a pretty sweet deal:
ISC BMW 5-Series E60 E61 32-way Adjustable Coilovers
ISC BMW 5-Series E60 E61 32-way Adjustable Coilovers
I only see it on ISC's site.
ISC Suspension Control Arms Wheel Spacers Brakes & More
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thanks for the callout. pelican parts has em for $984
BMW 5-Series E60/E61 (2004-2010) - Suspension Upgrades & Performance - Page 3
BMW 5-Series E60/E61 (2004-2010) - Suspension Upgrades & Performance - Page 3
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thanks for the callout. pelican parts has em for $984
BMW 5-Series E60/E61 (2004-2010) - Suspension Upgrades & Performance - Page 3
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