Lowering an XI

jsapir · 05-05-2006, 10:32 AM

Hey guys, I'm receiving my car in a few days and I was thinking of lowering it, but I'm worried because of the xdrive system...Is there a reason that the 330xi is higher than the 330i, and why does the sport package not include suspension adjustment...Please tell me what you think I should do. If you recommend it, then what springs should I go with?

18LLC · 05-05-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jsapir

Hey guys, I'm receiving my car in a few days and I was thinking of lowering it, but I'm worried because of the xdrive system...Is there a reason that the 330xi is higher than the 330i, and why does the sport package not include suspension adjustment...Please tell me what you think I should do. If you recommend it, then what springs should I go with?

if you trust bmw engineer, keep it as is, if you don't, don't get the car. If you really like to lower it, don't get xi.

HRC · 05-05-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

if you trust bmw engineer, keep it as is, if you don't, don't get the car. If you really like to lower it, don't get xi.

True that!! I don't fully understand why anyone would lower an xi. If I had one, I would keep it the stock so I could use it the way it was intended.

Danny

BKsBimmer · 05-05-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

if you trust bmw engineer, keep it as is, if you don't, don't get the car. If you really like to lower it, don't get xi.

I disagree. If you follow that logic then nobody should lower their cars, even a non xi.

H & R now has a lowering kit for the xi. I think this is big news for anyone interested in lowering their xi. Also check with E90post member Getagrip. He has a lowered E46xi and has E90xi on order which he plans to lower as well. He would be a good resource for you.

18LLC · 05-06-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BKsBimmer

I disagree. If you follow that logic then nobody should lower their cars, even a non xi.

H & R now has a lowering kit for the xi.

won't release until summer.

afocoryw20 · 05-12-2006, 08:59 AM

The springs are out...there about $230. I am assuming the XI sits higher due to the all wheel drive system..correct? But my question is why is it not a good idea to lower an XI? I have an XI with 19's and would like to lower it. I don't know all of the technical mumbo jumbo so can anyone please elaborate?

afocoryw20 · 05-12-2006, 12:49 PM

Bump....

18LLC · 05-14-2006, 11:24 AM

anyone lower the x5?

uhaulball · 05-15-2006, 12:10 AM

i plan on lowering my 330xi with the HnR springs too. I think the reason for the higher springs on the xi so it will have more clearance in heavier snow conditions, not because of the actual AWD transmission. the wrx sti and evo are awd yet they can be lowered pretty low. I dont plan on driving in heavy snow and i am planning on getting aftermarket wheels so i will defintely be lowering mine.

Getagrip · 05-15-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by afocoryw20

The springs are out...there about $230.

Who I selling them? Last I checked the H&R's are not released yet and from what I've seen no other manufacturer has an application for XI. I hope I'm wrong.

BmwOwnsMe · 06-03-2006, 03:19 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-R...spagenameZWD1V

uhaulball · 06-04-2006, 12:46 AM

thats bs...

Getagrip · 06-04-2006, 03:20 AM

uhaulball- I wAS just checking out Eibach site and clicked the world map (not north america) and found a part number for pro-kit springs for 325xi/330xi. I was told that Eibach NA was not intrested in getting these springs for an non-NA application. I'm gonna call Eibach myself on Monday to see what they can do.

uhaulball · 06-04-2006, 03:30 AM

awesome.. keep me in the loop with that. I'm not sure if i told u already, but i called H&R on Thursday and they said the H&R sport for xi will be out in about 6 weeks.

Getagrip · 06-05-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

awesome.. keep me in the loop with that. I'm not sure if i told u already, but i called H&R on Thursday and they said the H&R sport for xi will be out in about 6 weeks.

If H&Rs are that close I'll probably wait for them. I figure it will take almost as long to get the non-NA Eibachs if someone can even get them.

ShiraiwaRiku · 06-10-2006, 05:07 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-R...spagenameZWD1V

that isn't it?

uhaulball · 06-10-2006, 01:01 PM

umm... thats the same link someone posted above... to which i replied. bs. its not out yet, i emailed that ebay vendor, they said they will be selling it, they are just waiting for the shipment.... which is not gonna be about for a while.

rolling18 · 07-21-2006, 01:04 AM

would the Active steering system affect any of these problems after lowering with the HR's?

Greeney · 07-21-2006, 10:09 AM

You dont have Active Steering if you have an XI.

Bulldog66 · 07-26-2006, 03:24 PM

Images of my Touring xi lowered with ACS springs. No issues, and I love the ride. These are made for the stock dampers and approved by BMW. My dealer even installed them before delivery. They are manufactured by Eibach.

northernlights · 07-26-2006, 06:03 PM

bulldog--Where did you get the ACS springs? Do you know if sedan applications are available?

getagrip--I just called H&R and they said about 6-8 weeks on the sedan springs, the wagon springs sooner

ChineseGuy · 07-26-2006, 08:02 PM

why did you guys get Xi?

my guess is for driving in snow right?...wouldn't it be better not lowered?...i mean, BMW has their reason for not letting you lower it with the sport suspension....

i beleive getting a Xi cost more than getting a regular 325/330i ......if you're trying to make it like a 325/330i.....what's the point of spending more $$$ on the xi, and more $$$ lowering it?

05-05-2006, 10:32 AM	#1
jsapir White Diamond 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 330xi Alpine White/Terra Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Lowering an XI Hey guys, I'm receiving my car in a few days and I was thinking of lowering it, but I'm worried because of the xdrive system...Is there a reason that the 330xi is higher than the 330i, and why does the sport package not include suspension adjustment...Please tell me what you think I should do. If you recommend it, then what springs should I go with?
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05-12-2006, 08:59 AM	#6
afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	The springs are out...there about $230. I am assuming the XI sits higher due to the all wheel drive system..correct? But my question is why is it not a good idea to lower an XI? I have an XI with 19's and would like to lower it. I don't know all of the technical mumbo jumbo so can anyone please elaborate?
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05-12-2006, 12:49 PM	#7
afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	Bump....
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05-14-2006, 11:24 AM	#8
18LLC Major General 148 Rep 5,104 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	anyone lower the x5?
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05-15-2006, 12:10 AM	#9
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	i plan on lowering my 330xi with the HnR springs too. I think the reason for the higher springs on the xi so it will have more clearance in heavier snow conditions, not because of the actual AWD transmission. the wrx sti and evo are awd yet they can be lowered pretty low. I dont plan on driving in heavy snow and i am planning on getting aftermarket wheels so i will defintely be lowering mine. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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06-03-2006, 03:19 PM	#11
BmwOwnsMe Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2006 325 xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bergenfield, NJ iTrader: (0)	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-R...spagenameZWD1V
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06-04-2006, 12:46 AM	#12
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	thats bs... __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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06-04-2006, 03:20 AM	#13
Getagrip Get a grip. Get Xdrive. 14 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2003 330xi [0.00]	uhaulball- I wAS just checking out Eibach site and clicked the world map (not north america) and found a part number for pro-kit springs for 325xi/330xi. I was told that Eibach NA was not intrested in getting these springs for an non-NA application. I'm gonna call Eibach myself on Monday to see what they can do. __________________ 2006 330xi current
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06-04-2006, 03:30 AM	#14
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	awesome.. keep me in the loop with that. I'm not sure if i told u already, but i called H&R on Thursday and they said the H&R sport for xi will be out in about 6 weeks. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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06-10-2006, 05:07 AM	#16
ShiraiwaRiku Baby Driver 177 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (9)	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-R...spagenameZWD1V that isn't it? __________________ Alpine White \| Navigation \| Premium \| Osram HID 6000K Headlight, Foglight \| LED Blackline \| M-Tech Steering Wheel, Rear Bumper \| AC Schnitzer Pedals, E-Brake, Decklid, Rooftop, Front Spoiler, Side Skirt, Racing Spring \| Tint 35/50 \| DRL Disabled \| Carbon Fiber Grill, Emblem \| MTec 2.1 Halos \| LED Interior Xenon \| Painted Red Calipers \| JleviSW LED Signals & Licence Plate Kit \| Voltage Stabilizer \| GruppeM Intake \| Remus PowerSound Quad Exhaust \| MorrVS8 with Bridegestone RE960
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06-10-2006, 01:01 PM	#17
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	umm... thats the same link someone posted above... to which i replied. bs. its not out yet, i emailed that ebay vendor, they said they will be selling it, they are just waiting for the shipment.... which is not gonna be about for a while. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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07-21-2006, 01:04 AM	#18
rolling18 I AM the 12th. Emom 48 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 07 335i SG Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland, OR iTrader: (1)	would the Active steering system affect any of these problems after lowering with the HR's? __________________ *e92, 335i SG/ Coral. 6m, LSD,*
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07-21-2006, 10:09 AM	#19
Greeney Brigadier General 213 Rep 3,834 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	You dont have Active Steering if you have an XI. __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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07-26-2006, 03:24 PM	#20
Bulldog66 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: e91 325xit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Images of my Touring xi lowered with ACS springs. No issues, and I love the ride. These are made for the stock dampers and approved by BMW. My dealer even installed them before delivery. They are manufactured by Eibach. Attached Images __________________ 325xiT, Manual, Titanium Silver, Black with Alum Interior, Premium Package, Sport Package, Winter Package, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, 18" 196 Wheels, ACS Springs, Tinted Windows, Chrome tips, UUC Shadow Shift knob, BMW Alum Pedal set, BMW strut brace ]
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07-26-2006, 06:03 PM	#21
northernlights Private 3 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 325xi, P38 Range Rover Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1)	bulldog--Where did you get the ACS springs? Do you know if sedan applications are available? getagrip--I just called H&R and they said about 6-8 weeks on the sedan springs, the wagon springs sooner
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07-26-2006, 08:02 PM	#22
ChineseGuy QuickShifter 137 Rep 1,500 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole iTrader: (2)	why did you guys get Xi? my guess is for driving in snow right?...wouldn't it be better not lowered?...i mean, BMW has their reason for not letting you lower it with the sport suspension.... i beleive getting a Xi cost more than getting a regular 325/330i ......if you're trying to make it like a 325/330i.....what's the point of spending more $$$ on the xi, and more $$$ lowering it?
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