[Junebug85]

Hi All,

I know there are many threads relating to lowering springs but thought i'd start my own

Looking to drop the ride height and get rid of the gap between the wheels and arches.

On my F30 335d xDrive, I went for AC Schnitzer springs which were great. More recently on my F06 640d I went for Eibach's but the drop wasn't that great at the front.

For those that have lowered, qhat have you gone for?

The car is non VDC. I will be fitting 15mm spacers all round soon.

Found a thread on here where it was lowered on ACS but the owner wasnt it too happy with the results.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1579468

[Superjackson]

The only one that drops it a lot is H&R but I didn't like the performance of it, I think just getting taller tires would be better for getting rid of wheel gap!

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by Superjackson

The only one that drops it a lot is H&R

Thank you.

I'll look into that. Hopefully someone comes along on here who's done it and has some pics to show

[Alpine540iM]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

Thank you.

I'll look into that. Hopefully someone comes along on here who's done it and has some pics to show

Hey I'm lowered on H&R sport springs, approx drop is 1.4" all around. Ride is absolutely horrible now, not that it was any better when stock, I prefer the aesthetics.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by Alpine540iM

Hey I'm lowered on H&R sport springs, approx drop is 1.4" all around. Ride is absolutely horrible now, not that it was any better when stock, I prefer the aesthetics.

Thanks!

The stance looks really good. Are you running Spacers too?

I want to do it more for the look!

[440xiGCMSport2]

You guys lowering 1.4" without aftermarket shocks? So just for looks you are going to sacrifice ride and handling?

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by 440xiGCMSport2

You guys lowering 1.4" without aftermarket shocks? So just for looks you are going to sacrifice ride and handling?

A BMW with 20" wheels and RFTs = ride quality sacrificed already!

I'm yet to experience worse ride quality and handling on a lowered car. From my experience,

My F30 335d xdrive was lowered in ACS springs. This improved the look, handling and made the car feel more planted.

More recently, my F06 640d was lowered on Eibach springs. Again the look and handling were improved in my opinion. It gets rid of the body roll and nose diving.

A combination of shocks and springs will definitely improve handling but from what i've found, a spring change does enough for me. Interesting regarding the comment that the G30 was worse when lowered... normally its the other way round.

[440xiGCMSport2]

Have ever lowered with proper coil-overs before? The factory shocks are not meant to support lowered springs. BMW has tuned the struts to specific spring heights for ride and performance.
Sorry to tell you but if you think your handling and performance isn't compromise that is incorrect. I'm not trying to be rude here but trying to let you and others who are thinking about doing the same that handling and ride will be compromised period.
Please do an online search of lowering springs without replacing factory shocks.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by 440xiGCMSport2

Have ever lowered with proper coil-overs before? The factory shocks are not meant to support lowered springs. BMW has tuned the struts to specific spring heights for ride and performance.
Sorry to tell you but if you think your handling and performance isn't compromise that is incorrect. I'm not trying to be rude here but trying to let you and others who are thinking about doing the same that handling and ride will be compromised period.
Please do an online search of lowering springs without replacing factory shocks.

Thanks for your advice mate. I'll look into a lot more before I make a decision. I appreciate your input

[440xiGCMSport2]

https://www.mycarforum.com/forums/to...shocksdampers/
Here is a pretty good write up.

[Alpine540iM]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

Thanks!

The stance looks really good. Are you running Spacers too?

I want to do it more for the look!

Yea 20mm rear and 10mm up front I believe

[Alpine540iM]

Originally Posted by 440xiGCMSport2

You guys lowering 1.4" without aftermarket shocks? So just for looks you are going to sacrifice ride and handling?

I did it for primarily looks as I don't drive that far and this car already doesn't have good suspension in my opinion. Also definitely not spending 3k on coilovers on a car that's not meant to be thrown around a corner.

[MauiSteve]

If you wanna be lowered in your 5-series, I think the only way to do it without really turning your suspension into garbage is to go coilovers. With a coilover you get a stut and spring already engineered to work together.

Be prepared to spend $2500 or just don't lower your 5.

The best coilovers found here.

https://www.kwsuspensions.com

[440xiGCMSport2]

Originally Posted by MauiSteve

If you wanna be lowered in your 5-series, I think the only way to do it without really turning your suspension into garbage is to go coilovers. With a coilover you get a stut and spring already engineered to work together.

Be prepared to spend $2500 or just don't lower your 5.

The best coilovers found here.

https://www.kwsuspensions.com

Totally agree but I would recommend Bilstein Coil-overs. I have tried both on my Audi before and the Bilstein Coil-overs are not only more comfortable but handled better imo.

[Junebug85]

This is an interesting read...

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1686086

Hearing good things about MSS.

[Junebug85]

Going to go for this...

I like how you can adjust the spring height and set it to how you want it. Been speaking to Evolve Automotive and planning to get this done soon.

A bit more cost wise then the Eibach Pro but definetly worth the money from what I've read and seen on YouTube. Even Joe Achilles has them on his M2 Comp!

[Junebug85]

Had the MSS Springs fitted today:

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=44

[Pmoneyshot]

Originally Posted by Superjackson

The only one that drops it a lot is H&R but I didn't like the performance of it, I think just getting taller tires would be better for getting rid of wheel gap!

I was thinking about going the larger tires route also like putting seven series that has 20 inch rim but the same tire profile as the 19 inch but that increases the rolling diameter to an inch more and I hear the BMWs are very finicky with regards to gearing and can mess things up

[Pmoneyshot]

Originally Posted by 440xiGCMSport2

Have ever lowered with proper coil-overs before? The factory shocks are not meant to support lowered springs. BMW has tuned the struts to specific spring heights for ride and performance.
Sorry to tell you but if you think your handling and performance isn't compromise that is incorrect. I'm not trying to be rude here but trying to let you and others who are thinking about doing the same that handling and ride will be compromised period.
Please do an online search of lowering springs without replacing factory shocks.

Before I got my BMW, I had a few jeep wranglers. You could easily do tons of modifications to rims, tires, and suspension without doing any damage to gearing and other issues. The BMWs, however, are much more finicky when it comes to this.