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      04-08-2009, 05:26 PM   #23
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I just had the eibach pro springs installed on my 335xi.
The ride is a lot "smoother" and it also handles a lot better.
I will post more tomorrow. too tired right now
also please note that the springs havent fully settled yet

This is the only before pic that I have


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She's looking good bro... Happy you're satisfied and glad we could do the install for you!

and that Exxon def looks familiar.
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She's looking good bro... Happy you're satisfied and glad we could do the install for you!

and that Exxon def looks familiar.
yeah its the one on 22 in whitehouse station, its like 10 min from my house
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Car looks good. So was there that plate (part #3) on top of the struts.
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So are the springs meant to be for sport or comfort?
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Car looks good. So was there that plate (part #3) on top of the struts.
apparently its there
Kevin can probably explain it in better detail
It's not recommended to remove it
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So are the springs meant to be for sport or comfort?
watch this
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I dont understand all the bitching about the xi then. If eibach or hr springs fit, and m3 parts fit in the rear, why is everybody complaining about the xi handling? I think im gonna get me a set of springs now. How much was the install?

Also I assume that getting eibach springs would be preferable to buying sport "i" springs?
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I dont understand all the bitching about the xi then. If eibach or hr springs fit, and m3 parts fit in the rear, why is everybody complaining about the xi handling? I think im gonna get me a set of springs now. How much was the install?

Also I assume that getting eibach springs would be preferable to buying sport "i" springs?
because people buy the xi and expect it to handle like a frigging GT-R
most of the handling problems can be fixed with shocks/springs/sways and tires.
and on top of that you have people (mostly vendors) pumping bullshit in saying that the only way to improve the cars handling is to buy kwv3's. people buy the v3's and are disappointed that it doesn't solve their problems
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I left my front plates out, but on mine they were only 1/8" thick.
Here's a picture
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damn that does look low. i might have to look into getting some eibachs until something better comes along.
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Personally I love the ride, I am glad I did not go with the H&R's as they sit a little lower and ride a bit stiffer. I might add a set of Bilstein shocks and a set of sway bars to make it handle a little better.
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      04-08-2009, 09:22 PM   #34
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where can i get a good price on these springs?
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I got mine from Tire Rack.
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Snowball, where did you get your kit from?

EDIT: as I typed that question you responded above me, thanks
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just measured,
Front: 13.1 inches
rear: 13.4 inches
(from center of wheel to the top of the fender)
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apparently its there
Kevin can probably explain it in better detail
It's not recommended to remove it
they are there, the problem is the top hat of the strut isnt really made to sit on the strut tower, i see it giving problems squeeking down the road, not to mention that plate sprreads the weight across the top hat and supports the 3 studs.

even if its perfectly safe to take it out, the plate is an 1/8 thick, its not gonna be a visable extra drop, so it should be just left in
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they are there, the problem is the top hat of the strut isnt really made to sit on the strut tower, i see it giving problems squeeking down the road, not to mention that plate sprreads the weight across the top hat and supports the 3 studs.

even if its perfectly safe to take it out, the plate is an 1/8 thick, its not gonna be a visable extra drop, so it should be just left in
The diagram with the plate looks like it's at least 1/2" thick. Looking at the DIY for the H&R springs for an i, it appears that plate is not there. But 1/8" is not much and BMW did put it there for a reason...

Now would you guys say it's lower than an i with ZSP or about the same.
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The diagram with the plate looks like it's at least 1/2" thick. Looking at the DIY for the H&R springs for an i, it appears that plate is not there. But 1/8" is not much and BMW did put it there for a reason....
i done a bunch of "I" and "Xi" and so far they all been the same thickness, bout 1/8th inch.

like u said they put it there for a reason, so why take it out
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The diagram with the plate looks like it's at least 1/2" thick. Looking at the DIY for the H&R springs for an i, it appears that plate is not there. But 1/8" is not much and BMW did put it there for a reason...

Now would you guys say it's lower than an i with ZSP or about the same.
its a tad bit lower than an "i" with ZSP
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just bought a set of eibachs for 328i to use with my coupe. So you think the ride will be softer than the H&R's that are 328xi specific?
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would there be an warranty issues when taking the car in for services at the dealer if they see i have put these springs on? i hope it doesn't void the powertrain warranty
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would there be an warranty issues when taking the car in for services at the dealer if they see i have put these springs on? i hope it doesn't void the powertrain warranty
NO!

If a dealer tries that bull shit, try a different one
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