eibach pro kit springs

Siajoon · 09-30-2010, 08:25 PM

im looking to get the eibach pro kit 1.2 drop all around and im currently running vmr vb3's 8.5 front 9.5 rear, does anyone know if ill be tucking, poking or flush with the fender?

1trip5 · 10-01-2010, 07:06 PM

the vb3 has an aggressive rear offset. you MIGHT be able to tuck in on the rear without fender rolling if you run 245's with a very rounded shoulder. Im sure Charles with VMR will chime in.

Siajoon · 10-02-2010, 05:10 AM

well i have stock tires with my vb3's so they are semi stretched.... im just wandering if it will tuck in or just sit perfectly above my rim

1trip5 · 10-02-2010, 11:03 AM

personally, i would not go that low on vb3 wheels. i bought the v710 (which has a special 1 series offset) and I'm still only lowering 1/2" to avoid rubbing issues. If you purchased the eibach springs and plan on installing them, you should also plan to roll your fenders. It might also be a good idea to match those springs to a stiffer shock (koni fsd).

Siajoon · 10-02-2010, 02:16 PM

Yeah but the v710's require alot of work to the fenders if your lowering your car, not so much with the vb3's. and alot of people say i shouldnt have a problem rubbing but i geuss i just have to wait and see

1trip5 · 10-03-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

What a wonderful resolution!

love the commentary.

VMR offers the 710 in a 1 series offset that means you dont need to modify the fenders. The VB3 on the other hand is not a 1 specific offset and will require fender modification.

Siajoon · 10-04-2010, 08:00 PM

yeah but im running stock tire sizes on my vb3's 215 and 245 so i dont think i need to do fender work

1trip5 · 10-04-2010, 09:32 PM

hopefully not.

Siajoon · 10-11-2010, 12:10 AM

i finally decided on getting the eibach pro with stock shocks and i actually really like the ride in the future im planning on getting some koni shocks to match up but for now as my DD i love the feel of the road its alot more pronounced, and i definetly am not rubbing with my wheel/tire setup stock tire sizes on 8.5 9.5 vb3's so i geuss the stretch may have kept me away from rubbing but who knows. ill try and get some pics up later havent gottin around to taking any.

Makkasteez · 10-11-2010, 02:18 AM

S1A35^
I saw your car Friday outside Yogi's. Looks great, pal!

vitig · 10-11-2010, 12:53 PM

Eibach pro kit finally dropped very much in front,about 2",more than i think.

My535i · 10-11-2010, 02:41 PM

Photos are required!!!!!!!! Read the rulez!!! ...lol j/k

But I am interested in Eibach pro too, so please post up pics

Siajoon · 10-11-2010, 03:50 PM

[QUOTE=maxnix;8142437]That is run on prose. Can't really tell if there is a sentence there nor anything meaningful for that matter.[/QUOT

no one asked you to read this thread nor comment on it.

1trip5 · 10-11-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by S1A35

i finally decided on getting the eibach pro with stock shocks and i actually really like the ride in the future im planning on getting some koni shocks to match up but for now as my DD i love the feel of the road its alot more pronounced, and i definetly am not rubbing with my wheel/tire setup stock tire sizes on 8.5 9.5 vb3's so i geuss the stretch may have kept me away from rubbing but who knows. ill try and get some pics up later havent gottin around to taking any.

Glad it worked out for you. Looking forward to pictures.

thez99 · 10-14-2010, 12:20 AM

Id certainly bank on some new shocks soon like the FSD's, many many threads stating the reasons why lowered springs on stock shocks DO NOT work for performance and durability over time. And HONESTLY..if you spent the time and money having ur springs switched out, why the hell wouldnt u just do the shocks at the same time????

That question always puzzles me..

Siajoon · 10-15-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by thez99

Id certainly bank on some new shocks soon like the FSD's, many many threads stating the reasons why lowered springs on stock shocks DO NOT work for performance and durability over time. And HONESTLY..if you spent the time and money having ur springs switched out, why the hell wouldnt u just do the shocks at the same time????

That question always puzzles me..

because i didnt have the money at the moment so its like buying half now half later its not a big deal.

Siajoon · 10-15-2010, 01:12 PM

[QUOTE=maxnix;8158931]

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Originally Posted by S1A35

Neither did anyone ask you!

Hell, you can't even quote correctly, and the computer does it for you.

how does it quote it for me, and your the one taking your time to keep coming back to my thread..ilovehaterz<3

thez99 · 10-15-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by S1A35

because i didnt have the money at the moment so its like buying half now half later its not a big deal.

Guess its just one of those things I figure, why not just wait until you actually have the money to do the whole job the right way all at once, rather than a half shotty job and then pay the price and more money and time later. The ride on this car isnt that bad, snot like the RFT's where you really feel you gotta get rid of em right away

Siajoon · 10-19-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thez99

Guess its just one of those things I figure, why not just wait until you actually have the money to do the whole job the right way all at once, rather than a half shotty job and then pay the price and more money and time later. The ride on this car isnt that bad, snot like the RFT's where you really feel you gotta get rid of em right away

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Siajoon ///Majestic 1863 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	eibach pro kit springs im looking to get the eibach pro kit 1.2 drop all around and im currently running vmr vb3's 8.5 front 9.5 rear, does anyone know if ill be tucking, poking or flush with the fender?
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1trip5 Captain 48 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Emme Tres Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	the vb3 has an aggressive rear offset. you MIGHT be able to tuck in on the rear without fender rolling if you run 245's with a very rounded shoulder. Im sure Charles with VMR will chime in. __________________ E46 M3
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Siajoon ///Majestic 1863 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	well i have stock tires with my vb3's so they are semi stretched.... im just wandering if it will tuck in or just sit perfectly above my rim
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1trip5 Captain 48 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Emme Tres Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	personally, i would not go that low on vb3 wheels. i bought the v710 (which has a special 1 series offset) and I'm still only lowering 1/2" to avoid rubbing issues. If you purchased the eibach springs and plan on installing them, you should also plan to roll your fenders. It might also be a good idea to match those springs to a stiffer shock (koni fsd). __________________ E46 M3
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Siajoon ///Majestic 1863 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Yeah but the v710's require alot of work to the fenders if your lowering your car, not so much with the vb3's. and alot of people say i shouldnt have a problem rubbing but i geuss i just have to wait and see
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Siajoon ///Majestic 1863 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	yeah but im running stock tire sizes on my vb3's 215 and 245 so i dont think i need to do fender work
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1trip5 Captain 48 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Emme Tres Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	hopefully not. __________________ E46 M3
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10-11-2010, 12:10 AM	#9
Siajoon ///Majestic 1863 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	i finally decided on getting the eibach pro with stock shocks and i actually really like the ride in the future im planning on getting some koni shocks to match up but for now as my DD i love the feel of the road its alot more pronounced, and i definetly am not rubbing with my wheel/tire setup stock tire sizes on 8.5 9.5 vb3's so i geuss the stretch may have kept me away from rubbing but who knows. ill try and get some pics up later havent gottin around to taking any.
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vitig Private First Class 4 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: España iTrader: (0)	Eibach pro kit finally dropped very much in front,about 2",more than i think. __________________ 135ijb3, h & r filter, SSK, CDV,clutch stop, klracing fmic,seccond catted ,225-255 michelin ps3, E93F-E92R swaybars.M3 parts front.M3 tension rear.Plates mod(F-2,0º R-1,5º).Bilstein + stock springs.Ps rotors.Subframe bushings.Weichers fstruut.Finally mods sdiff and raceland dp.
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My535i First Lieutenant 14 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2008 535i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MIA - Florida iTrader: (1)	Photos are required!!!!!!!! Read the rulez!!! ...lol j/k But I am interested in Eibach pro too, so please post up pics __________________ '09 135i - Step - Sport - M.Blue - JB3 - Eibach Drop -Alufelgen SF-71 for 1 Series '08 535i - Step - Sport - JB3 - BMS Air Filter - HKS BOV/Pipe - Aquamist water/meth injection - EuroLights Yellow ION Foglight Bulbs -
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10-11-2010, 03:50 PM	#13
Siajoon ///Majestic 1863 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	[QUOTE=maxnix;8142437]That is run on prose. Can't really tell if there is a sentence there nor anything meaningful for that matter.[/QUOT no one asked you to read this thread nor comment on it.
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thez99 Colonel 153 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	Id certainly bank on some new shocks soon like the FSD's, many many threads stating the reasons why lowered springs on stock shocks DO NOT work for performance and durability over time. And HONESTLY..if you spent the time and money having ur springs switched out, why the hell wouldnt u just do the shocks at the same time???? That question always puzzles me..
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