[R99]

Originally Posted by Tim G

You will find a ton of advice and opinions in other threads, but it really revolves around how much you want to spend?

I find there seems to be an overwhelming sense on the UK e90 forum that springs and shocks are the way to go, but personally I'd spend the money (and have several times in the past) on a height (and damping ideally) adjustable coilover kit, purely for the luxury of being able to get the car exactly how I want it. I had a TT with Koni coilover on it and they were superb. I have also run KW that were very similar.

Out of interest, how many miles has your car done?

The car is a 2010 with 26k miles on the clock - barely used!!!

I've had my fair share of coilovers (either AP's or KW V1's), but to be honest I'm getting to the point where I just want an easy solution, so I may go with shocks and springs this time round!

On my last BMW (E81 1 series) I had the Bilstein B12 Kit (pro) but it didn't really lower the car - the handling was excellent thought I have to say!

I may consider the B12 Sportline kit though, as that is meant to lower slightly more - need to do some research as I know that Birds have a B3 kit too, but unless it lowers the car anymore than the B12 variants, I can't really see me going for it!

[Tim G]

Originally Posted by R99

The car is a 2010 with 26k miles on the clock - barely used!!!

I've had my fair share of coilovers (either AP's or KW V1's), but to be honest I'm getting to the point where I just want an easy solution, so I may go with shocks and springs this time round!

On my last BMW (E81 1 series) I had the Bilstein B12 Kit (pro) but it didn't really lower the car - the handling was excellent thought I have to say!

I may consider the B12 Sportline kit though, as that is meant to lower slightly more - need to do some research as I know that Birds have a B3 kit too, but unless it lowers the car anymore than the B12 variants, I can't really see me going for it!

Thats what puts me off shocks and springs, the concern of 'will it lower enough'. I'd go for the B14 kit I think. Its about £560 from Germany at the moment which is an absolute steal!

[pmmcbl]

My 2011 e91 is currently on 25600! I have looked at getting lowered especially now I have moved away from run flats.

[Jimmy-F46 M-sport]

Originally Posted by dest

If you want a decent handling car with not too drastic drop then have a look at Eibach Pro springs

Cars looking good Dest, so glad I went for red too 👍 Im liking the look of the drop the Eibach pro springs give. There are some lovely tourings in this thread 😍

[pmmcbl]

I like them in red. Very very nice.

[Phil99z]

Originally Posted by dest

If you want a decent handling car with not too drastic drop then have a look at Eibach Pro springs

Looks awesome! I so want CSL style wheels for my E91.....

[kris_t]

14000 miles on mine 2011

[R99]

I'm going to order some Atomic CSL reps tomorrow - decided to bite the bullet and move to 19"

I'm going for 19x8.5 ET38 front and 19x9.5 ET33 rear - they are a lovely gloss gunmetal colour, which should look good against the black

I know the recommended tyre sizes for these widths are 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear.... will these ensure an equal tyre profile, as I don't want the front tyres looking bigger than the rears, which I find is the case with the stock 18" M Sport rims....

[Tim G]

I don't know the answer but are you going non-runflats?

[R99]

Originally Posted by Tim G

I don't know the answer but are you going non-runflats?

Yeh, runflats will be going!

[R99]

Bought the wheels today...

BM Autosport had a couple of sets custom finished in gloss gunmetal rather than the standard satin finish, but the customer let them down.

I'd wanted gloss, so couldn't resist buying a set - got a great deal too

As said before they are 19x8.5 front & 19x9.5 rear.





Need to order some new BMW centre caps & think about tyres once I've got my head around the sizing!

[R99]

Ordered some tyres today so the wheels will be fitted on Thursday morning!

Gone for Pirelli P Zero Silver in 225/35/19 front & 255/30/19 rear.

Should look decent I hope & fingers crossed they don't rub on the rear!!!

[JM85]

Concave on the rears looks good

[R99]

Thanks, can't wait for Thursday morning to see them on the car!

I'm also finally getting the shadow line trims replaced on Wednesday following the debacle with them since purchasing the car!

[Tim G]

Originally Posted by R99

Thanks, can't wait for Thursday morning to see them on the car!

I'm also finally getting the shadow line trims replaced on Wednesday following the debacle with them since purchasing the car!

What the deal with the shaow line then?

[R99]

The BMW main dealer had obviously machine polished and/or buffed the paint prior to collection.

Once I got the car home, I noticed a very fine line of paint missing from the trim, all the way from the mirrors to the boot. The missing paint is on the slightly raised profile where the trim meets against the roofline - it looks like its been burned off by a ham fisted approach with the machine polisher!!

Its both sides of the car that are affected, so they are getting replaced!

[Dann]

Originally Posted by R99

The BMW main dealer had obviously machine polished and/or buffed the paint prior to collection.

Once I got the car home, I noticed a very fine line of paint missing from the trim, all the way from the mirrors to the boot. The missing paint is on the slightly raised profile where the trim meets against the roofline - it looks like its been burned off by a ham fisted approach with the machine polisher!!

Its both sides of the car that are affected, so they are getting replaced!

I've got the same issue with mine. I pointed it out when I bought it but the guy was "unaware" that anything had happened.

Where did you get the new trims and how much were they?

[dest]

They look exactly the same as the wheels on mine, same size wheels and tyres any way, so they shouldn't rub.
Mine have never rubbed even when lowered and two adults in the back.
Here's a side on view showing the drop

[R99]

Originally Posted by Dann

I've got the same issue with mine. I pointed it out when I bought it but the guy was "unaware" that anything had happened.

Where did you get the new trims and how much were they?

Over £600 to buy from the dealers!!!

I think BMW cost price to the dealer is £540.

It's costing £120 labour to fit them too!

[Tim G]

Originally Posted by R99

It's costing £120 labour to fit them too!

Thats about 20 minutes at BMW stealership then!

£600 is insane for a few bits of painted plastic! The thing I dont get is surely if things like this were reasonably priced more people would buy them!

[R99]

Originally Posted by Tim G

Thats about 20 minutes at BMW stealership then!

£600 is insane for a few bits of painted plastic! The thing I dont get is surely if things like this were reasonably priced more people would buy them!

Quite agree! Its a total of 4 trim pieces, I nearly fell off my chair when I was told the price!

I have to say though, it will make a big difference having them replaced as it looks rather cheap at present with the damaged trims!

[Dann]

I might mine re-painted instead then and get them done body colour