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Old 05-31-2008 | 07:58 PM
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just wanted to say hi, new to the bimmer scene, very excited!!!! i just bought a 2005 525i. i have a lot of questions, my first is: what are the best lowering springs for price and stock ride (or closest)

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Old 05-31-2008 | 08:08 PM
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Hi Marc,

Welcome to the best E60 forum! Congratulations on your recent purchase.

Seems that you've been bitten by the mod bug already. Regarding springs what exactly are you looking for? Most folks here are on either Koni/Eibach, H&R/Bilstein or Coil-over set-ups. What you need depends on what you're looking for. Are you interested in simply lowering the car or are you looking for adjustability in height and stiffness?

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Old 05-31-2008 | 08:13 PM
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thanks frank,

i'm just looking to lower the car, which springs do you prefer?
Old 05-31-2008 | 08:36 PM
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to the fourm and congrats on your new (to you) car. If you get the chance post your ocation as well as specs/options on your car as it helps answer future questions....

as far as springs go...seems most members here tend to go with eibach pro kit springs or H&R. I'me sure other members will chime in as well...you can run a search on both as there are many threads on these topics...

also try browsing the "classified" section for parts also...like this one..

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=24932

GL with all your mods...
Old 05-31-2008 | 08:50 PM
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i'm from long beach, ca (so. cal) any local shops that you guys would recommend to do the job and roughly what the avg cost on a drop install with parts? (eibach or H&R)

thanx
Old 05-31-2008 | 10:35 PM
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Congrats on the new car and welcome to the forums! Based on your first post here...kiss your hard earned cash goodbye! The modding is like a disease and it will never stop!
Old 05-31-2008 | 10:37 PM
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Old 05-31-2008 | 10:58 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new ride!! Lets see some pics before the mods start. There are plenty of topics regarding lowering springs and suspension if you do some searching. Good Luck.
Old 05-31-2008 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by msobremesana' post='592595' date='May 31 2008, 08:50 PM
i'm from long beach, ca (so. cal) any local shops that you guys would recommend to do the job and roughly what the avg cost on a drop install with parts? (eibach or H&R)

thanx
contact r1racer for the parts and install... He's in Irvine, CA.... and he'll give you a very good deal.. GL with the modding! and congrats! BTW - come to our e60 bbq/picnic on June 7th! Its in Cerritos at Heritage Park 10am to 4pm... You'll get a chance to meet a lot of forum members and check their cars.. It'll give you some great ideas!! I'll pm you the thread..

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welcome. +1 shoot a pm to member r1racer for springs and/or any parts. enjoy the forums.


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