Lowering your 335 in NYC

joeyrocks · 01-31-2008, 10:30 AM

Hoe do you guys feel about lowering your 335 and driving on these hellish roads in NYC?

I drive to NYC 5 days a week (I know every pothole on the way in and out) I want to add some H&R sports, spacers and keep the 189 wheels..

Anyone think I'll really hate it? Anyone done it on a daily usage car?

Design1314 · 01-31-2008, 10:39 AM

Not me... I didn't drop mine due to the drive way, other wise I would hit and scratch the front bumper... I used to live in Whitestone... and 20th road is FUCKED up!

Mark Chen · 01-31-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyrocks

Hoe do you guys feel about lowering your 335 and driving on these hellish roads in NYC?

I drive to NYC 5 days a week (I know every pothole on the way in and out) I want to add some H&R sports, spacers and keep the 189 wheels..

Anyone think I'll really hate it? Anyone done it on a daily usage car?

I've lowered my car almost 2 years with 19"
not a big problem for me

also I drive my car daily.
it is true that roads are suck in NYC
but I think that it depands on your driving style

you should be Ok since you say that you know every pothole on the way in and out

stumpy221 · 01-31-2008, 10:53 AM

It shouldn't be that bad. But yeah, whitestone takes the cake for some f'ed up raods, its like nothing is level over there. As long as you know where potholes are and can see them coming, you should be perfectly fine. I had my old DD dropped pretty low, the ride was harsh, but for me i didn't really care till like 4yrs after i put the springs on. thats when it got old and i was ready for a new car anyway.

fizzle · 01-31-2008, 01:43 PM

my recommendation would be get KW v2s and you can adjust them so in the summer drop it like its hot and the winter jack that shit up

Bimmer335i07 · 01-31-2008, 01:51 PM

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my recommendation would be get KW v2s and you can adjust them so in the summer drop it like its hot and the winter jack that shit up

just like when they dropped you on your head when you were younger right? lol!

fizzle · 01-31-2008, 01:56 PM

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just like when they dropped you on your head when you were younger right? lol!

yea good one

Bimmer335i07 · 01-31-2008, 02:00 PM

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yea good one

You know that was a good one. lol!

fizzle · 01-31-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

You know that was a good one. lol!

no it was horrible you fail

nusevad · 01-31-2008, 02:23 PM

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no it was horrible you fail

Sal@AUTOcouture · 01-31-2008, 03:19 PM

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no it was horrible you fail

lol poor scott

back on topic: i wouldnt lower on just springs, its gonna crap up the ride of the car

Bimmer335i07 · 01-31-2008, 03:40 PM

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lol poor scott

back on topic: i wouldnt lower on just springs, its gonna crap up the ride of the car

we'll see next wednesday, you punk!!!

Sal@AUTOcouture · 01-31-2008, 03:44 PM

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we'll see next wednesday, you punk!!!

yeah yeah IF you even come!

Bimmer335i07 · 01-31-2008, 03:47 PM

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yeah yeah IF you even come!

I'll be there, with my square shaped wheel.

karliejai · 01-31-2008, 04:17 PM

get coilovers or springs/shocks...

so wats going on this weds?

slick101 · 01-31-2008, 04:56 PM

ur going to have to avoid a lot of pot holes... u wont be able to drive ur car the way u want to... i was thinking of a drop but decided not to coz of the ride quality...

fizzle · 02-01-2008, 09:37 AM

a good set of coilovers will achieve both good ride quality and a good drop, something like KW, Bilstein, or Koni, or even Tein. but yea most people dont do it around here cuz the pothole sucks and the roads are horrible.

MMakoto · 02-03-2008, 03:24 AM

i'd say just stick w/ the oem setup. if you do drop it, i think you'll drive much slower than usual, then you wouldn't be enjoying the car anymore.

Lucid4000 · 02-03-2008, 04:22 PM

I have to agree that coil overs are the awesome.... but ride quality usually goes down not up. I have been in my share of cars with coil overs. You gain a tremendous amount of handling but ride quality goes down. Its like a give and take.

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joeyrocks Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: White 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (0)	Lowering your 335 in NYC Hoe do you guys feel about lowering your 335 and driving on these hellish roads in NYC? I drive to NYC 5 days a week (I know every pothole on the way in and out) I want to add some H&R sports, spacers and keep the 189 wheels.. Anyone think I'll really hate it? Anyone done it on a daily usage car?
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Design1314 Major 181 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Not me... I didn't drop mine due to the drive way, other wise I would hit and scratch the front bumper... I used to live in Whitestone... and 20th road is FUCKED up!
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stumpy221 Private First Class 1 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queens, New York iTrader: (0)	It shouldn't be that bad. But yeah, whitestone takes the cake for some f'ed up raods, its like nothing is level over there. As long as you know where potholes are and can see them coming, you should be perfectly fine. I had my old DD dropped pretty low, the ride was harsh, but for me i didn't really care till like 4yrs after i put the springs on. thats when it got old and i was ready for a new car anyway. __________________ 2008 335xi, A22, ZSP, Terra Leather, Auto Current Mods: Blacklines\|M-tech Kit\|Euro foglight switch\|19" VS7\|Kw v3\|3d studio front lip\|BMW Performance Auto knob\| Split Armrest Waiting to install: Predator ice\|UUC front & rear sway bars Get out and drive
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slick101 Lieutenant 46 Rep 558 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ny iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	ur going to have to avoid a lot of pot holes... u wont be able to drive ur car the way u want to... i was thinking of a drop but decided not to coz of the ride quality... __________________
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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 234 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	a good set of coilovers will achieve both good ride quality and a good drop, something like KW, Bilstein, or Koni, or even Tein. but yea most people dont do it around here cuz the pothole sucks and the roads are horrible.
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MMakoto Lieutenant 13 Rep 467 Posts Drives: lookin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NyC iTrader: (3)	i'd say just stick w/ the oem setup. if you do drop it, i think you'll drive much slower than usual, then you wouldn't be enjoying the car anymore.
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Lucid4000 Major 57 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 335i AW Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC!! iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i Sport [0.00]	I have to agree that coil overs are the awesome.... but ride quality usually goes down not up. I have been in my share of cars with coil overs. You gain a tremendous amount of handling but ride quality goes down. Its like a give and take. __________________ Mobile Addictions 718.877.7700 or info@mobile-addictions.com www.mobile-addictions.com
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