E90 328xi How Low Should I go?

JERZ-E90 · 12-30-2015, 02:15 PM

Want to lower my car any suggestions on spring height and brands. Thanks Guys.

balxoscar · 12-30-2015, 07:33 PM

Are you going to just switch out the springs and keep oem shocks? I am planning on lowering also but I am not sure if installing aftermarket springs will destroy rest of oem suspension.

JERZ-E90 · 12-30-2015, 07:54 PM

I just want to switch up the springs. I just don't want to go super low tho. I wanna get rid of that gap.

balxoscar · 12-30-2015, 08:53 PM

Same. I looked up and got interest in Tein S. Tech springs and they look decent, the drop is 1 inch - 1.5 inches. Am practically convinced to get them just am unsure if it is a bad decision to only switch springs

JERZ-E90 · 12-31-2015, 09:36 AM

I'm thinking of maybe getting H&R 1.3 F & 1.2 R.

JERZ-E90 · 12-31-2015, 05:00 PM

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jmmoore3 · 12-31-2015, 05:10 PM

Factory shocks will wear pretty quickly if only doing springs. XIs def need a little drop though.

JERZ-E90 · 12-31-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jmmoore3

Factory shocks will wear pretty quickly if only doing springs. XIs def need a little drop though.

What shocks and springs would u suggest?

JERZ-E90 · 12-31-2015, 08:49 PM

Bump

asus389 · 01-02-2016, 06:07 PM

Nice wheels and tires.

I give them about 1 day until they are damaged by a pothole on NYC roads.

But yeah, need to match springs and shocks if changing ride height.

JERZ-E90 · 01-02-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by asus389

Nice wheels and tires.

I give them about 1 day until they are damaged by a pothole on NYC roads.

But yeah, need to match springs and shocks if changing ride height.

I actually live in Nj. Roads aren't that bad by me. Now I'm debating on some coilovers. I'm so lost. Lol

Misterp214 · 01-07-2016, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Itszshellz

Want to lower my car any suggestions on spring height and brands. Thanks Guys.

I have some Broadway static coilovers on mines. Same exact car as well.

JERZ-E90 · 01-07-2016, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Misterp214

I have some Broadway static coilovers on mines. Same exact car as well.

How would u rate them and where'd you get them from if u don't mind me asking. thanks for the feedback btw

tmetituk · 01-07-2016, 05:23 PM

h and r drop the xi nice, not sure about how the wear is on the stock shocks though

JERZ-E90 · 01-07-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tmetituk

h and r drop the xi nice, not sure about how the wear is on the stock shocks though

That's what I'm debating on I just hit 70k idk how long the front shocks will go.

rulonger · 01-08-2016, 09:17 AM

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That's what I'm debating on I just hit 70k idk how long the front shocks will go.

At 70 K, I would think you do a refresh and replace both the shocks/struts and the springs. Several good options - Koni with H&R, Koni FSD kit with Eibach, Bilstein B12 kit with Eibach.

I am also researching and have not pulled the trigger.

Let us know what you decide and your impressions.

JERZ-E90 · 01-11-2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rulonger

At 70 K, I would think you do a refresh and replace both the shocks/struts and the springs. Several good options - Koni with H&R, Koni FSD kit with Eibach, Bilstein B12 kit with Eibach.

I am also researching and have not pulled the trigger.

Let us know what you decide and your impressions.

Im definitely going to get back to you guys with an update. I'm waiting until spring to arrive then ill make my decision.

Misterp214 · 01-12-2016, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Itszshellz

How would u rate them and where'd you get them from if u don't mind me asking. thanks for the feedback btw

The whole reason why I got them was to go low and these are prob the lowest coilovers you can do it with esp, because it's a xi as well.

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JERZ-E90 · 01-12-2016, 06:27 AM

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That looks sickkk

.I'm definitely have to look into those Broadway coil overs. Where did you order from?

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balxoscar Private First Class 44 Rep 165 Posts Drives: Probably broken Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Same. I looked up and got interest in Tein S. Tech springs and they look decent, the drop is 1 inch - 1.5 inches. Am practically convinced to get them just am unsure if it is a bad decision to only switch springs
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