How much can I lower my 325i with 19'' wheels?

kingofthedemo · 03-29-2012, 11:54 PM

I just ordered the avant garde m359 wheels, in 19'' for my 2006 325i, I would like to lower the car, to get rid of the gap, so I'm thinking about ordering some springs now before they arrive, my question is, can I get away with 2'' lowering springs with that set up, or should I do 1.5'' or even 1'' lowering springs instead?

AcE90 · 03-30-2012, 12:04 AM

get coilovers and drop that ish

kingofthedemo · 03-30-2012, 12:09 AM

Ideally coilovers woud be nice, but I have dropped $3,000 in upgrades into this car already and I have only had it for two weeks, so I'm going to hold off on coilovers, springs are cheaper.

Letica11 · 03-30-2012, 12:12 AM

Just had my M Sport lowered on H&R Sport Suspension this afternoon.

The wheels were painted incorrectly, i requested all black but they left the lip polished. Will get pained again next week.

kingofthedemo · 03-30-2012, 12:22 AM

That's nice, how does it drive now? I got black wheels also.

Letica11 · 03-30-2012, 12:34 AM

It drives just fine, slightly firmer than the factory M Sport suspension but nothing to write home about. Still comfortable.

Hopefully these help.

///M3NACE · 03-30-2012, 12:37 AM

dont cheap out. i made the mistake with springs...

kingofthedemo · 03-30-2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letica11

It drives just fine, slightly firmer than the factory M Sport suspension but nothing to write home about. Still comfortable.

Hopefully these help.

So did you do springs or coilovers?

kingofthedemo · 03-30-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

dont cheap out. i made the mistake with springs...

What happened with that?

Letica11 · 03-30-2012, 12:42 AM

Just H&R Sport Springs with original BMW M Sport shocks. Very impressed with both the height and ride.

rbtamms · 03-30-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

dont cheap out. i made the mistake with springs...

Yeah, I made the same mistake on my first car.

If your budget is short...leave the suspension for now & save your money for coilovers. You can't go wrong with height adjustments with coilovers.

Bimmer84 · 03-30-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letica11

Just had my M Sport lowered on H&R Sport Suspension this afternoon.

The wheels were painted incorrectly, i requested all black but they left the lip polished. Will get pained again next week.

I personally like it with the polished lip!

JacanF80 · 03-30-2012, 07:38 PM

Polished lip looks sick...Car looks amazing. I also lowered mine on H&R Sport with stock shocks. It's been over two years now and 25k miles. No issues. Looks great.

jrg702 · 03-30-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

I personally like it with the polished lip!

+1 on the polished lip

nxxxxxxxxx · 03-31-2012, 12:38 AM

nice rims, what are they ?

xe90x · 03-31-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kingofthedemo

Ideally coilovers woud be nice, but I have dropped $3,000 in upgrades into this car already and I have only had it for two weeks, so I'm going to hold off on coilovers, springs are cheaper.

Springs are cheaper, but they can ruin your oem suspension in the long run. Might as well just save the money from the springs and save up for coils rather then busting your stock suspension and having to pay more to repair other damages

edirtaynine · 03-31-2012, 01:58 AM

that e91 looks sick!

and dont worry about dropping 2". you'll be fine.

DaveL · 03-31-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letica11

Just had my M Sport lowered on H&R Sport Suspension this afternoon.

The wheels were painted incorrectly, i requested all black but they left the lip polished. Will get pained again next week.

That's pretty low..About 2 and half drop??

novasteve · 03-31-2012, 04:00 PM

Your car is beautiful. I am looking for an e91 MT, and it ain't easy. I always prowl on here and I'd like my car to sit exactly how yours does (when I find one) What are your rim and tire specs? Oh, and +1 on the wheel choice.

gunnerxq · 03-31-2012, 04:36 PM

Get eibach pro-kit springs and Bilstein HD shocks.

gunnerxq · 03-31-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

dont cheap out. i made the mistake with springs...

What springs did you get?

Letica11 · 03-31-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nxxxxxxxxx

nice rims, what are they ?

BBS LM 19" staggered lip. 2" front and 3" rear

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Letica11 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E91 335i M-Sport Touring Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	H&R Sport Suspension Just had my M Sport lowered on H&R Sport Suspension this afternoon. The wheels were painted incorrectly, i requested all black but they left the lip polished. Will get pained again next week. Attached Images
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Letica11 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E91 335i M-Sport Touring Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	It drives just fine, slightly firmer than the factory M Sport suspension but nothing to write home about. Still comfortable. Hopefully these help. Attached Images
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