lowering question - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

alexukie · 01-09-2013, 01:06 PM

what is the cheapest way to lower my car?? do i need to get shocks along with struts if i get springs? sorry newbie

longliven54 · 01-09-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alexukie

what is the cheapest way to lower my car?? do i need to get shocks along with struts if i get springs? sorry newbie

yes..always pair shocks with springs....and start using Search function. do your homework please

project335i · 01-09-2013, 02:19 PM

Just get a set of coilovers and be done with it. Your stock shocks will blow after riding on lowering springs for a bit.

I would suggest BC Racing coilovers there prices great and are good quality best bang for buck under a grand

DSC_OFF · 01-09-2013, 03:12 PM

cheapest way is to cut springs!

but yes, you should replace shocks too as you're oe shocks were not meant to be paired up with lowering springs. if you're not tracking the car, you can get away with brands like h&r which provide the look and comfort, not so much the performance. i'd stay away from cheapo brands like megan racing however. just remember, you get what you pay for.

Phil325i · 01-09-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DSC_OFF

cheapest way is to cut springs!

Don't encourage him!

alexukie · 01-09-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Don't encourage him!

haha never

alexukie · 01-09-2013, 05:10 PM

i might go with bc coils

alexukie · 01-09-2013, 05:12 PM

or save up for some kw v1

TC Kline Racing · 01-09-2013, 09:34 PM

Typically there is not really a 'cheap' way to lower a car. Figure about close to $1000+ when all is said and done, from product to alignment, etc.

JS-NA.E92 · 01-09-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TC Kline Racing

Typically there is not really a 'cheap' way to lower a car. Figure about close to $1000+ when all is said and done, from product to alignment, etc.

+1
Do it right the first time then to regret after purchasing.

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project335i BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,267 iTrader: (6)	Just get a set of coilovers and be done with it. Your stock shocks will blow after riding on lowering springs for a bit. I would suggest BC Racing coilovers there prices great and are good quality best bang for buck under a grand

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alexukie Private First Class Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: rochester ny Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	i might go with bc coils

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alexukie Private First Class Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: rochester ny Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	or save up for some kw v1