questions on suspension

socalbimmer125 · 07-10-2012, 09:46 PM

I just recently bought a 09 BMW sedan 328i.I am looking to put a nice suspension on it, I want to drop it about 1-3 inches. I am going to be putting 19s on it so i am wondering if 3 inches can be achieved without rubbing?

CJ421 · 07-10-2012, 10:25 PM

Three ... inches!? Realize you will have an inhospitable ride if you go that far down (if it's even possible on our cars without serious modification). I don't recall someone here going that low (maybe on an XI, but those are noticeably higher than regular Is to begin with). 2.5", maybe, but not 3.

You could drop it 1.5-2 inches, perhaps, using a coilover kit like KW V1. Depends on the wheels but you could run into rubbing issues. I suggest doing more research in this area ... lowering in general and then what size wheels (offsets specifically) and tires you can use at a given ride height. Also read up on the ramifications of going as low as you're talking. I think three inches is insane (no offense).

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CJ421 Brigadier General 1543 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Three ... inches!? Realize you will have an inhospitable ride if you go that far down (if it's even possible on our cars without serious modification). I don't recall someone here going that low (maybe on an XI, but those are noticeably higher than regular Is to begin with). 2.5", maybe, but not 3. You could drop it 1.5-2 inches, perhaps, using a coilover kit like KW V1. Depends on the wheels but you could run into rubbing issues. I suggest doing more research in this area ... lowering in general and then what size wheels (offsets specifically) and tires you can use at a given ride height. Also read up on the ramifications of going as low as you're talking. I think three inches is insane (no offense). __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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