Any idea for Lowering my E90

coolnick · 09-26-2010, 03:51 AM

hey im looking to drop my 06 e90 325i any ideas how many inch i can drop it and what kindy spring i should get, its sitting on 20s zenetti stella.

i also want to power coat them like hyper black or gun metal u guys think it would be a good idea. cuz i got this car like this and i dont like the chrome rims i think its really ugly,

any ideas on what i can do

SpmnE9zero · 09-26-2010, 07:31 AM

Take the tires off the wheels, sell them if they are in good condition, sell the wheels for as much as you can, do not show pics of what they look like on your car. Take all the money you get and buy something meant for your car. those wheels are not meant for a 3 series, offsets are waaaaaayyyyy off!

Now for lowering the car, just go H&R sport springs.

Wlew · 09-26-2010, 11:09 AM

Yea those wheels arent the best looking. Sell them, buy you a set of Avant Garde or VMR's in either 19" or 18", then get a set of Eibach pros. they are the best springs for ride comfort, and handling. they perform amazingly, and ride so smoothly. A lot better than H&R in my opinion. go ahead and replace the shocks with it, youll have to do it down the road anyways as stock shocks will wear out faster. so save the 2 installation fees, and do it at once. I highly recommend Koni Yellows.

SV Concepts III · 09-26-2010, 03:31 PM

I recommend the H&R Touring Cup Kit or Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit. These are both spring and shock replacements that will lower the car and firm up handling without being too harsh for daily use.

Rockyca · 07-08-2013, 02:33 PM

Those have got to be the ugliest wheels I have ever seen in my life. They belong on a Lincoln LS or Suburban.

Keep the wheels and sell the car.

andrew.k · 07-08-2013, 02:36 PM

Deez b3 p1mpin.

TeinBMW · 07-08-2013, 02:38 PM

I agree those rims don't suit your car. Even the Msport rims are better looking. Sell the rims and buy something more suitable for your car. My advice to ppl is dont just buy shitty rims because you want new rims. Save the money and spend the 3k on proper rims. You've got a bimmer, don't make it look cheap man.

Denny347 · 07-08-2013, 02:42 PM

Harsh guys. Get coilovers and you can adjust the ride height to suit your taste. They are not much more than springs/struts. Looks like you could drop it by 1.5-2 inches.

Rockyca · 07-08-2013, 03:22 PM

I didn't even realize that I necro-bumped this thread from the long lost dead. This should be a PSA though.

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coolnick New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: bmw 325i (e90) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: kalispell, MT iTrader: (0)	Any idea for Lowering my E90 hey im looking to drop my 06 e90 325i any ideas how many inch i can drop it and what kindy spring i should get, its sitting on 20s zenetti stella. i also want to power coat them like hyper black or gun metal u guys think it would be a good idea. cuz i got this car like this and i dont like the chrome rims i think its really ugly, any ideas on what i can do
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	Yea those wheels arent the best looking. Sell them, buy you a set of Avant Garde or VMR's in either 19" or 18", then get a set of Eibach pros. they are the best springs for ride comfort, and handling. they perform amazingly, and ride so smoothly. A lot better than H&R in my opinion. go ahead and replace the shocks with it, youll have to do it down the road anyways as stock shocks will wear out faster. so save the 2 installation fees, and do it at once. I highly recommend Koni Yellows. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I recommend the H&R Touring Cup Kit or Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit. These are both spring and shock replacements that will lower the car and firm up handling without being too harsh for daily use.
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Rockyca First Lieutenant 34 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Those have got to be the ugliest wheels I have ever seen in my life. They belong on a Lincoln LS or Suburban. Keep the wheels and sell the car.
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TeinBMW Lieutenant Colonel 133 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Msport, Conv, Tech Join Date: May 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Agree I agree those rims don't suit your car. Even the Msport rims are better looking. Sell the rims and buy something more suitable for your car. My advice to ppl is dont just buy shitty rims because you want new rims. Save the money and spend the 3k on proper rims. You've got a bimmer, don't make it look cheap man. __________________ \|11 335XI N55 \| M SPORT \| VRSF CP \| BMW PE \| BMS INSTAKE \| VRSF 7" IC \| MHD STAGE 2+ \| ER CP \|
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Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Harsh guys. Get coilovers and you can adjust the ride height to suit your taste. They are not much more than springs/struts. Looks like you could drop it by 1.5-2 inches.
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Rockyca First Lieutenant 34 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I didn't even realize that I necro-bumped this thread from the long lost dead. This should be a PSA though.
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