[Enasr]

So I was recently passed down my Dad’s 2006 330i that he’s kept in really good shape throughout the years (he’s the first and only owner) and I’ve been wanting to do a little work to improve it’s aesthetics. I’m looking at different options to drop the car for improved handling and looks but I also don’t want to spend more than 600 or so since I don’t plan on tracking the car or keeping it for longer than a couple years or so. What are some good options for me?

[Needbmwpartzz]

Sand bags/end thread.

[Enasr]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Sand bags/end thread.

Good one....Wouldn’t even suggest H&R Springs?

[Needbmwpartzz]

Car is low enough from factory IMO but many here put Eibachs/h&r's matched with some new strut/shocks....that falls outside your budget i think...... so find some lowering springs and try your luck with ride quality.

[Enasr]

I know a couple of people who used H&R on stock struts/shock and then replaced them eventually, so i was thinking of doing the same.

[Nickco43]

Originally Posted by Enasr

So I was recently passed down my Dad’s 2006 330i that he’s kept in really good shape throughout the years (he’s the first and only owner) and I’ve been wanting to do a little work to improve it’s aesthetics. I’m looking at different options to drop the car for improved handling and looks but I also don’t want to spend more than 600 or so since I don’t plan on tracking the car or keeping it for longer than a couple years or so. What are some good options for me?

Cut the springs.

[nsjames]

save the $600 and use it for something useful, not ruining your car with shit suspension mods for looks.

[kern417]

Cheapest is get some used springs. But I got my KW V1s for 500 used. Just keep an eye on the classifieds.

[Spitfire007]

Keep it stock and save that coin for when you will need it. Seriously.

[de Witt]

Originally Posted by nsjames

save the $600 and use it for something useful, not ruining your car with shit suspension mods for looks.

But that could eliminate future entertaining threads.

[BimmerNugget]

The E90 is already low enough, it's even lower if you have the sport package which a lot of 330i's have. The F30 is a monster truck compared to the E90....

OP, no offense but you sound like a high school or college kid who just got their first car and it happens to be a BMW...I know you're dying to mod it out and all that but you need to chill out and just enjoy the car as it is. $600 can be better spent else where rather than lowering the car by 0.5 inches which also makes the car less usable.

For $600 you can take care of a few things like Waterpump/thermostat, plugs/coils, leaky gaskets (VCG, OFHG, etc.), belt and belt tensioner etc.....

If you really want to "mod it out" for $600 you can get new set of wheels like the Alzor 030 ($459). If you actually care about performance get a BPC tune or AA tune. Exhaust mods are nice too, AA exhaust or Rogue Engineering Ikon (both are under $600).

ALL OF THESE OPTIONS ARE BETTER THAN LOWERING YOUR CAR.

[BimmerNugget]

Originally Posted by nsjames

save the $600 and use it for something useful, not ruining your car with shit suspension mods for looks.

OP listen to this.....and my advice as well.

[Efthreeoh]

So first off, what options does it have? A manual transmission? Sport package? If it has either, then keep the car for a long time. How many miles are one it?

[Enasr]

I actually got some new wheels on it, I don’t have the sport package but I guess I’ll take everyone’s advice and use that 600 or so one a tune. Appreciate the advice ����

[rick100]

you could always buy ST coilovers , basically the same as KWs for half the price

about 850 $ , and if you do the installation yourself then it would fall very very close to your budget. You can adjust the height , you ll improve handling

look them up . I have them myself and I love them.

[S65Hunter]

I bought a set of slightly used H&R lowering springs for $150 on here.....

[ahlbe1cl]

Don’t mess with the suspension...save your money kid

[S4NoMore]

If you don't have Sport package, my advice would be to keep an eye out for a used take-off sport suspension setup for sale on these forums or ebay etc.

The factory sport suspension, especially in 2006, was plenty low and has a really nice stance, while still being BMW-engineered for a good balance of handling and ride quality with the emphasis on handling. I just sold my '06 330i Sport but I had a few people ask me "is that stock suspension?"

[SirHoward]

Originally Posted by Enasr

I know a couple of people who used H&R on stock struts/shock and then replaced them eventually, so i was thinking of doing the same.

When I had my 2009 328i E93, at 31K miles I put the H&R springs on with the OEM shock/struts. I replaced the OEM shock/struts at 156K miles.

[BimmerNugget]

Also...OP please post some pics. You can't make a new car thread like this without pics!

I'm surprised no one asked for pics yet lol

[hassmaschine]

The cheapest way would be to cut a dead coil off the springs.

The best way would be to not do it at all.

[mecheng77]

Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

The E90 is already low enough, it's even lower if you have the sport package which a lot of 330i's have. The F30 is a monster truck compared to the E90....

OP, no offense but you sound like a high school or college kid who just got their first car and it happens to be a BMW...I know you're dying to mod it out and all that but you need to chill out and just enjoy the car as it is. $600 can be better spent else where rather than lowering the car by 0.5 inches which also makes the car less usable.

For $600 you can take care of a few things like Waterpump/thermostat, plugs/coils, leaky gaskets (VCG, OFHG, etc.), belt and belt tensioner etc.....

If you really want to "mod it out" for $600 you can get new set of wheels like the Alzor 030 ($459). If you actually care about performance get a BPC tune or AA tune. Exhaust mods are nice too, AA exhaust or Rogue Engineering Ikon (both are under $600).

ALL OF THESE OPTIONS ARE BETTER THAN LOWERING YOUR CAR.

I thought I was the only one that thinks these cars are plenty low; I have the standard suspension and couldn't imagine it being any lower. It handles great and I wouldn't want it any firmer, it is not stellar on bad roads but that is a trade off I think that is worth having. Especially driving in snow, super lowered cars are terrible.