E90 Lowering Springs

mobilejo · 06-23-2012, 04:49 PM

I would add - the pics make it look particularly low at the back because of the angle of my driveway, but on level ground the back is still noticeably lower than any M sport I've seen.

Also, my sig is on previous SE suspension.

DarkAnt335i · 06-23-2012, 05:06 PM

Do it once do it right get some KW's or Bilsteins Coilovers.

I have to say after doing mine the ride is amazing. So much more compliant and comfortable, smoothing out all but the harshest roads. Yet performs very well for track/spirited driving. I thought that i was going to sacrifice some comfort when going to Coilovers but was completely wrong. The M sport dampers are not up to UK roads IMO.

If budget is tight some AP Coilover might suite. Think you can get those for less than £500 delivered.

mobilejo · 06-23-2012, 05:15 PM

Makkan,

Did you get a chance to check the writing on the springs before they were fitted to your car? It looks higher than usual for an M-Sport when compared to mine on SE suspension - I only notice as we both have 19's and so its much easier to compare:

This was mine on SE springs - they say C2 and C4 on them (can't remember which was front and which was rear). Sport springs I think are D2/4/5.

Danny.B. · 06-23-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Deffo mate, houses are more important..

S5 is nice mate!! Very classy looking!

thats what i thought Carlos so i didnt argue much!

makkan00 · 06-23-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobilejo

Makkan,

Did you get a chance to check the writing on the springs before they were fitted to your car? It looks higher than usual for an M-Sport when compared to mine on SE suspension - I only notice as we both have 19's and so its much easier to compare:

This was mine on SE springs - they say C2 and C4 on them (can't remember which was front and which was rear). Sport springs I think are D2/4/5.

Rears: C1 -->D3
Fronts: C something to D something.

Rear shocks were already M sports ones on SE, and differences were springs and dampers only. Cannot comment on front one though, as I did not had enough time to compare those.

What rubber are you on?

B/W you are lucky as getting away with those tinted front glasses.

mobilejo · 06-23-2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

Rears: C1 -->D3
Fronts: C something to D something.

Rear shocks were already M sports ones on SE, and differences were springs and dampers only. Cannot comment on front one though, as I did not had enough time to compare those.

What rubber are you on?

B/W you are lucky as getting away with those tinted front glasses.

I'm on the 265 rear 235 front combo that alot of people have.

The D springs are certainly the right ones. Maybe its a bit higher as the springs are new. I'm pretty certain that my car didn't sit as low it did when it rolled out of the factory so they must drop abit over time/miles.

You are right about the tints - been very lucky. The car came like that so i've left it as is, and I've been pulled about 6 times because the police are checking all BMW's regularly in my area due to all of the stolen ones of late.

A_P · 06-24-2012, 02:05 AM

Danny did you get PARA in the end?

In reference to your earlier question. I dont have any more pics..

Maybe someday.... But this thread has thrown up some useful advice. Which are you leaning towards?

Mak: I am on E90post when I am working... I work 7 days a week

A_P · 06-24-2012, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

H&R- hard and rock springs to mind

Look great,but would I go there again,NO

Car looks stunning sir especially against that backdrop.

A_P · 06-24-2012, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkAnt335i

Do it once do it right get some KW's or Bilsteins Coilovers.

I have to say after doing mine the ride is amazing. So much more compliant and comfortable, smoothing out all but the harshest roads. Yet performs very well for track/spirited driving. I thought that i was going to sacrifice some comfort when going to Coilovers but was completely wrong. The M sport dampers are not up to UK roads IMO.

If budget is tight some AP Coilover might suite. Think you can get those for less than £500 delivered.

Thanks for the free plug on my personal own branded Coilies

No but seriously if you are interested in the AP's here is some more info from our forum our trusty E90 Masons brotherhood.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=633160

dxb335d · 06-24-2012, 03:08 AM

Are you in the Freemasons mate?

nush e91 · 06-24-2012, 04:04 AM

What about eibach sportlines?

E90325iM-SPORT · 06-24-2012, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nush e91

What about eibach sportlines?

Yeah if he wants bigger drop than m-sport . Sportline will give him big difference . Pro-kit is very like m-sport look drop i would say with new springs back sits higher than m-sport even.

Hotcoupe · 06-24-2012, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

Car is looking sexy mate.

I think, I will be defo going for H&R springs. Drop is amazing.

I do not think drop from Eibach pro kit is enough, to be fair.

That was my last E92.

The H&R's do give a great drop,but as I've often said,the ride is very hard, and with the car sitting so low it doesn't make it the most practical of daily drivers.

I'd recommend coilovers if at all possible,best of all worlds if you don't scrimp on the cost,you do get what you pay for.

Danny.B. · 06-24-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awfully_Polite

Danny did you get PARA in the end?

In reference to your earlier question. I dont have any more pics..

Maybe someday.... But this thread has thrown up some useful advice. Which are you leaning towards?

Mak: I am on E90post when I am working... I work 7 days a week

Hanging isnt the world! Im influenced far too much by Stella, the minx!

makkan00 · 06-24-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

H&R comes in three different settings.

1- Front: 35mm Rear: 20mm
2- Front: 45mm Rear: 35mm
3- Front: 45mm Rear: 30mm

Now considering
H&R
Front: 45mm Rear: 30mm

VS
Eibach Sports line
Front: 45-50mm Rear: 35mm

Has anybody tried Eibach Sports line?

How are they compared to H&R?

Thanks.

parapaul · 06-24-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romanbmws

Pro-kit is very like m-sport look drop i would say with new springs back sits higher than m-sport even.

Bollocks. See my pictures a few posts up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

Now considering
H&R
Front: 45mm Rear: 30mm

VS
Eibach Sports line
Front: 45-50mm Rear: 35mm

Has anybody tried Eibach Sports line?

How are they compared to H&R?

Thanks.

Can you definitely get the Sportlines? For 100% certain they aren't available for the 330d, I'm not sure if it's just for the heavier engines or for the whole E9x range.

Danny.B. · 06-24-2012, 01:33 PM

What has my thread become!!!!

anyway.. washed the car today, looks pretty low on M Sport from this angle anyway!

I may have to roll around on stilts for a while once i get my wheels and then decide what drop is needed

makkan00 · 06-24-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny.B.

What has my thread become!!!!

I may have to roll around on stilts for a while once i get my wheels and then decide what drop is needed

Car looks excellent mate

Sorry, If I have hijacked it. No more comments.
carry on matey.

Danny.B. · 06-24-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

Car looks excellent mate

Sorry, If I have hijacked it. No more comments.
carry on matey.

Not at all mate, thats fine, its for the same reason i started it!

Mart1000 · 06-24-2012, 03:46 PM

Ok my slant....

I had a right headache with mine, but that was with the installation anyways... I had the Eibach pro kit. Once the geo was reset properly I wasnt overly impressed with the drop. However I was a bit premature (doesn't happen often lol). It seemed to take a good 3 weeks of driving, but they have settled lovely now and the car sits just the way I wanted it to. Handling wise you can't really fault Eibach. No harsher than the M Sport setup and slightly better body control with less leaning round bends. I couldn't notice a drop at all on the rear and very minor on the front. now it's blatantly obvious the car is lowered. Back dropped a tad but the front had come down a fair bit and looks lovely.

As a matter of fact the more time goes by and it's got to the stage it is now, and the wheels are starting to sit in the arches better, I now feel like I need 15mm spacers rear and 10mm front after putting the 19"s on.

Bottom line - you WILL notice a drop with the Eibachs but it does take time to settle. H&R's give a lower drop but seem to compromise handling or comfort. Coilovers have great adjustability but this can be their Achilles heel also.

Anyway, mine on Eibachs...

dxb335d · 06-24-2012, 04:08 PM

Have to say both Danny's & Mart's E90 look very nice indeed!!

dxb335d · 06-24-2012, 04:09 PM

Only thing yours needs Mart is Blacklines.

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mobilejo Colonel 1116 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: G06 X6 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I would add - the pics make it look particularly low at the back because of the angle of my driveway, but on level ground the back is still noticeably lower than any M sport I've seen. Also, my sig is on previous SE suspension. Last edited by mobilejo; 06-23-2012 at 05:02 PM..
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mobilejo Colonel 1116 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: G06 X6 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Makkan, Did you get a chance to check the writing on the springs before they were fitted to your car? It looks higher than usual for an M-Sport when compared to mine on SE suspension - I only notice as we both have 19's and so its much easier to compare: This was mine on SE springs - they say C2 and C4 on them (can't remember which was front and which was rear). Sport springs I think are D2/4/5.
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Mart1000 Capt Slow 37 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Ok my slant.... I had a right headache with mine, but that was with the installation anyways... I had the Eibach pro kit. Once the geo was reset properly I wasnt overly impressed with the drop. However I was a bit premature (doesn't happen often lol). It seemed to take a good 3 weeks of driving, but they have settled lovely now and the car sits just the way I wanted it to. Handling wise you can't really fault Eibach. No harsher than the M Sport setup and slightly better body control with less leaning round bends. I couldn't notice a drop at all on the rear and very minor on the front. now it's blatantly obvious the car is lowered. Back dropped a tad but the front had come down a fair bit and looks lovely. As a matter of fact the more time goes by and it's got to the stage it is now, and the wheels are starting to sit in the arches better, I now feel like I need 15mm spacers rear and 10mm front after putting the 19"s on. Bottom line - you WILL notice a drop with the Eibachs but it does take time to settle. H&R's give a lower drop but seem to compromise handling or comfort. Coilovers have great adjustability but this can be their Achilles heel also. Anyway, mine on Eibachs...
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