What's the right drop?!

Greg330 · 02-15-2013, 08:11 AM

I'm not sure if my car looks too low?!

I wanted it decked but not sure if its too far. Looking at replacing shocks and might do the springs aswell....

UK roads don't help as i seem to feel every pot hole!!

JackR · 02-15-2013, 08:16 AM

Has the car got standard suspension at the moment?? Ie in the picture.

Greg330 · 02-15-2013, 08:24 AM

Pictures are H&R springs on standard shocks. Looking at the Koni FSD's and wondering if its worth getting some Eibach springs to replace the H&R's

However, I'm reluctant to admit defeat with the H&R's!!

Ste133 · 02-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Personally, I would raise the rear slightly so that you have the same gap at both ends of the car. I like the look of a level car.

However, it looks bloody great. Makes me want to lower mine..

P 5UML · 02-15-2013, 08:28 AM

i think it looks spot on mate!

to be fair how does it feel when driving it? and is it scraping? if not...keep it! lol

how much are koni FSD's gonna set you back?

Sportplus · 02-15-2013, 08:35 AM

Love the wheels

, what are they??

I agree with lifting the rear to match the front.

Greg330 · 02-15-2013, 09:00 AM

I've had the rear arches rolled and there is no rubbing now even with 275 tyres, it bottoms out a bit over speed bumps but nothing serious....

The Koni FSD shocks come in around £540 the standard Koni sports are about £470. Although seen some bargain second hand ones come up in the classifieds. So may just bide my time.

The handling is awesome on a decent bit of road. With all the cold weather and rain decent roads are few and far between!!

Sportplus the alloys are Cades Apollo's, A P on here mentioned on another thread of mine he has a set knocking around if you fancied some....

Danny.B. · 02-15-2013, 09:04 AM

Stunning mate!

Is that the standard H&Rs or the really low ones, i think theres two isnt there? Sport and race?

Looks perfect!

Greg330 · 02-15-2013, 09:11 AM

They are the lowest of the low! Not sure if they are sport or something else.

Thanks for all the reassurance! All the negative comments from people who don't know shit were starting to get to me....

Sportplus · 02-15-2013, 09:19 AM

Thanks Greg, How much are the 19" tyres?. My 330D is on standard 17" rims at the moment

AdamC · 02-15-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg330

All the negative comments from people who don't know shit were starting to get to me....

Ignore them mate

Car looks great, perfect drop IMO

Greg330 · 02-15-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportplus

Thanks Greg, How much are the 19" tyres?. My 330D is on standard 17" rims at the moment

Falken's are good value for money, 235/35 front and 265/30 rear, I'm guessing a set will set you back about £580....

gaza01 · 02-15-2013, 10:01 AM

spot on for me!!! like it alot! I may just invest in some H&R springs if this is the drop you get with them. What H&R springs are they?

Greg330 · 02-15-2013, 10:17 AM

They are the 60/40 H&R's I'll have to take a look at the box to confirm whether they are just the sport springs. They definitely drop it as much as they say they do!!

E90325iM-SPORT · 02-15-2013, 11:23 AM

That is perfect drop Imo

xPETEZx · 02-15-2013, 11:28 AM

Dont like the look of the rear. Never a fan when there is no gap between arch and tyre. Looks like the suspension has collapsed.

I would do whatever makes the car most comfortable to drive, while still providing the performance you are after.

AWBimmer · 02-15-2013, 12:38 PM

Greg, keep that height/drop. If you want upgraded components, Koni's are great. or else coilovers. OR ELSE AIR SUSPENSION........................... ORRRRRRR ELSEEEEEEEEEEEE HYDRAULYICS!!!!

But seriously, perfect drop!

stringy93 · 02-15-2013, 12:59 PM

I think it looks spot on

I would have said with a drop like that they must be the race ones. The sports lower about 35/20mm or somewhere around there. What's the ride quality like? I've been thinking about a set for mine but I don't want to ruin the ride

Alen E90 · 02-15-2013, 01:04 PM

the drop looks perfect imo, and VERY nice wheels!

Greg330 · 02-15-2013, 02:29 PM

Thanks guys I'm sticking with it and may go with coilovers instead of the koni's. but whatever happens it will stay low....

Ride was on just the springs is ok. You feel the bumps a lot and it can be quite frustrating. However, I don't use it everyday and these negatives are out weighed by the positives when you're on a decent bit of rode and its just glued to the road!

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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	What's the right drop?! I'm not sure if my car looks too low?! I wanted it decked but not sure if its too far. Looking at replacing shocks and might do the springs aswell.... UK roads don't help as i seem to feel every pot hole!!
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JackR First Lieutenant 10 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW 330d SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Somerset, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Has the car got standard suspension at the moment?? Ie in the picture.
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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Pictures are H&R springs on standard shocks. Looking at the Koni FSD's and wondering if its worth getting some Eibach springs to replace the H&R's However, I'm reluctant to admit defeat with the H&R's!!
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Ste133 Lieutenant 21 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW London iTrader: (5)	Personally, I would raise the rear slightly so that you have the same gap at both ends of the car. I like the look of a level car. However, it looks bloody great. Makes me want to lower mine.. Last edited by Ste133; 02-15-2013 at 09:26 AM..
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P 5UML Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: E39 M5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1)	i think it looks spot on mate! to be fair how does it feel when driving it? and is it scraping? if not...keep it! lol how much are koni FSD's gonna set you back? __________________ Instagram @p5uml
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Sportplus Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 318i M Sport E91 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Love the wheels , what are they?? I agree with lifting the rear to match the front.
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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	I've had the rear arches rolled and there is no rubbing now even with 275 tyres, it bottoms out a bit over speed bumps but nothing serious.... The Koni FSD shocks come in around £540 the standard Koni sports are about £470. Although seen some bargain second hand ones come up in the classifieds. So may just bide my time. The handling is awesome on a decent bit of road. With all the cold weather and rain decent roads are few and far between!! Sportplus the alloys are Cades Apollo's, A P on here mentioned on another thread of mine he has a set knocking around if you fancied some....
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Danny.B. Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,581 Posts Drives: E90 330d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: England - Lincolnshire iTrader: (1)	Stunning mate! Is that the standard H&Rs or the really low ones, i think theres two isnt there? Sport and race? Looks perfect! __________________
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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	They are the lowest of the low! Not sure if they are sport or something else. Thanks for all the reassurance! All the negative comments from people who don't know shit were starting to get to me....
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02-15-2013, 09:19 AM	#10
Sportplus Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 318i M Sport E91 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks Greg, How much are the 19" tyres?. My 330D is on standard 17" rims at the moment
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gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	spot on for me!!! like it alot! I may just invest in some H&R springs if this is the drop you get with them. What H&R springs are they?
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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	They are the 60/40 H&R's I'll have to take a look at the box to confirm whether they are just the sport springs. They definitely drop it as much as they say they do!!
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E90325iM-SPORT Captain 20 Rep 784 Posts Drives: E90 325i m-sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: EAST MIDLANDS iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i M-SPORT [6.66]	That is perfect drop Imo __________________ 2006 325i M-SPORT TITANIUM SILVER //EIBACH SPORTLINES SPRINGS//19'' 359M STYLE WHEELS FROM ****//GLOSS BLACK KIDNEY GRILLS// TINTED REAR WINDOWS
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xPETEZx Captain 43 Rep 663 Posts Drives: Golf R Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Dont like the look of the rear. Never a fan when there is no gap between arch and tyre. Looks like the suspension has collapsed. I would do whatever makes the car most comfortable to drive, while still providing the performance you are after.
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AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Greg, keep that height/drop. If you want upgraded components, Koni's are great. or else coilovers. OR ELSE AIR SUSPENSION........................... ORRRRRRR ELSEEEEEEEEEEEE HYDRAULYICS!!!! But seriously, perfect drop! __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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stringy93 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 314 Posts Drives: 318d msport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Otley, west Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	I think it looks spot on I would have said with a drop like that they must be the race ones. The sports lower about 35/20mm or somewhere around there. What's the ride quality like? I've been thinking about a set for mine but I don't want to ruin the ride __________________ Garage: 318d msport, Mini one, Vw Crafter, Golf VR6
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Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	the drop looks perfect imo, and VERY nice wheels! __________________ TiAg FTW!
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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys I'm sticking with it and may go with coilovers instead of the koni's. but whatever happens it will stay low.... Ride was on just the springs is ok. You feel the bumps a lot and it can be quite frustrating. However, I don't use it everyday and these negatives are out weighed by the positives when you're on a decent bit of rode and its just glued to the road!
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