Best look and best price for lowering E-93

Zuluaga · 11-27-2013, 09:13 AM

I finally moved out of my condo that was rid of speedbumps, so now I can actually lower my car. I was looking for a nice stance, so was thinking about some spacers (maybe) and springs. The back of the car looks pretty low as is since I have 19's on it, but the front has about a 2 finger gap. What do you guys recommend for a great look? thanks in advance. If you have pics, that would be even greater!

#Tee · 11-27-2013, 09:17 AM

lowering it will ruin the geometry of your suspension and will compromise its handling characteristics. do you really want to subject your ultimate driving machine to that??

Zuluaga · 11-27-2013, 10:18 AM

From the looks of it- you didnt have a problem making that decision

mlifxs · 11-27-2013, 10:29 AM

some truth to that comment, I haven't lowered but have considered it. if you drop more than an inch you may need to budget more $$$ for front swaybar links and adjustable rear toe links.....then the ride quality issue. Should I decide to drop, it will only be a half inch or so.

#Tee · 11-27-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuluaga

From the looks of it- you didnt have a problem making that decision

dam it i got caught

Zuluaga · 11-27-2013, 01:16 PM

And inch sounds good. But which springs to get? on previous cars ive seen where they drop the rear more than the front and it looks terrible in my opinion.

Additionally, no spacers?

dtea604 · 12-01-2013, 12:30 PM

Spacers after drop the car measure your wheel gap. Then decide on spacers gap.

SirHoward · 12-01-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuluaga

And inch sounds good. But which springs to get? on previous cars ive seen where they drop the rear more than the front and it looks terrible in my opinion.

Additionally, no spacers?

I'm dropped on H&R Sport Springs. If you end up getting them, make sure you get the right part number, NOT for the E90, E92 or the E91. For the E93: Part# 50490-5

Sorry about the iPhone pic.

Zuluaga · 12-02-2013, 07:04 AM

SirHoward, thanks for the pic! By any chance- could you get a close up of the wheel gap? especially the front.
And how is the ride? stiffer, rubs a bunch more in the back or when you turn the wheel in the front?

thanks

dhanni848 · 12-02-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by #Tee

lowering it will ruin the geometry of your suspension and will compromise its handling characteristics. do you really want to subject your ultimate driving machine to that??

Do you even have a suspension or does your car just sit on the ground

SirHoward · 12-03-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuluaga

SirHoward, thanks for the pic! By any chance- could you get a close up of the wheel gap? especially the front.
And how is the ride? stiffer, rubs a bunch more in the back or when you turn the wheel in the front?

thanks

No rubbing at all in the Front or Rear with the 17's or the 20's wheels. Pic-1 Front & Pic-2 Rear. (again iPhone pix, sorry)

CALWATERBOY · 12-04-2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuluaga

I finally moved out of my condo that was rid of speedbumps, so now I can actually lower my car. I was looking for a nice stance, so was thinking about some spacers (maybe) and springs. The back of the car looks pretty low as is since I have 19's on it, but the front has about a 2 finger gap. What do you guys recommend for a great look? thanks in advance. If you have pics, that would be even greater!

Most high performance suspension mods lower the vehicle 1/2" - 3/4" from Sport suspension height. Don't go lower unless cosmetics are your thing and you don't mind compromising engineering for how you look to others, a thing from the feminine being within.

Zuluaga · 12-04-2013, 09:39 AM

SirHoward- thanks!! It really helps that you mentioned you have 20's as well. Im currently on 19x 8.5 in the back with a 275/35/19.

VendettaBMW · 12-11-2013, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SirHoward

No rubbing at all in the Front or Rear with the 17's or the 20's wheels. Pic-1 Front & Pic-2 Rear. (again iPhone pix, sorry)

i have a 2007 e93 cabrio

looking for a small drop

hows tr ride after install oh hr springs?

does this wear th shocks out faster? im not sure the condition of mine..bmw didnt report any issues when i bought it used.

how much did u pay for springs? & install

thx

PTek Will · 12-12-2013, 01:55 PM

ST coilovers are best price. You can basically get the same look from any coilovers. ST is part of KW and if you've ever seen the KW v1's side by side with the ST v1's you will notice the only difference is their color. The only difference is ST is made with galvanized steel vs KW's stainless steel. What's the difference? Salt corrosion. If you live close to the ocean or where it snows, I would advice getting KW as the stainless steel is unaffected by salt. The galvanized steel will corrode over some time depending on salt levels. I picked mine up (ST) for $950 shipped vs KW priced at around 13-1400.

VendettaBMW · 12-13-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PTek Will

ST coilovers are best price. You can basically get the same look from any coilovers. ST is part of KW and if you've ever seen the KW v1's side by side with the ST v1's you will notice the only difference is their color. The only difference is ST is made with galvanized steel vs KW's stainless steel. What's the difference? Salt corrosion. If you live close to the ocean or where it snows, I would advice getting KW as the stainless steel is unaffected by salt. The galvanized steel will corrode over some time depending on salt levels. I picked mine up (ST) for $950 shipped vs KW priced at around 13-1400.

thx for info..ya we r on ocean.

$ wise i thi9nk i ned to do HR sport springs for now. $200-240 new..pretty cheap

PTek Will · 12-14-2013, 02:47 PM

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thx for info..ya we r on ocean.

$ wise i thi9nk i ned to do HR sport springs for now. $200-240 new..pretty cheap

just be aware that your struts stock struts will go out in a couple of years.

VendettaBMW · 12-14-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PTek Will

just be aware that your struts stock struts will go out in a couple of years.

i had a e46 with HR only in the front and i loved the look ride...i may do that with the cabrio as the rear already looks so low..i will have to wait till i get the rims on.
i have read some say eibach have a better ride..so i will look into that to i guess. always too many options

330xtrai · 12-15-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PTek Will

ST coilovers are best price. You can basically get the same look from any coilovers. ST is part of KW and if you've ever seen the KW v1's side by side with the ST v1's you will notice the only difference is their color. The only difference is ST is made with galvanized steel vs KW's stainless steel. What's the difference? Salt corrosion. If you live close to the ocean or where it snows, I would advice getting KW as the stainless steel is unaffected by salt. The galvanized steel will corrode over some time depending on salt levels. I picked mine up (ST) for $950 shipped vs KW priced at around 13-1400.

^^^this. I couldnt have said it much better. youre gonna have to pay the installation fee twice once you realize it isnt what you want and your shock mess up. mine were out on stock springs around 80k mi. so I did the replacement. well worth it i got it for about 1300.

VendettaBMW · 12-15-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 330xtrai

^^^this. I couldnt have said it much better. youre gonna have to pay the installation fee twice once you realize it isnt what you want and your shock mess up. mine were out on stock springs around 80k mi. so I did the replacement. well worth it i got it for about 1300.

ya ya..yr all right

i will have to keep it stock height i guess, till i get more cash. the car has 105KM so the shocks would def have wear.

i was looking at the BC BR for basically 1k

any thoughts?

PTek Will · 12-16-2013, 12:05 PM

I heard good things about BC. In fact I read another thread comparing ST and BC and BC got more votes. I did not know they were so cheap. Might have gotten BC instead had I known earlier.

VendettaBMW · 12-16-2013, 01:25 PM

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ya ya..yr all right

i will have to keep it stock height i guess, till i get more cash. the car has 105KM so the shocks would def have wear.

i was looking at the BC BR for basically 1k

any thoughts?

just ordered a set of ST..seems to have a great warranty, as was cheaper than all the others.
pm Tiago@VRSFfrom vendor here.
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The galvanized steel is incredibly unlikely to rust which is why they offer the 5 year warranty and I've yet to see one of these come back due to rusting

11-27-2013, 09:13 AM	#1
Zuluaga Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 6 speed Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Best look and best price for lowering E-93 I finally moved out of my condo that was rid of speedbumps, so now I can actually lower my car. I was looking for a nice stance, so was thinking about some spacers (maybe) and springs. The back of the car looks pretty low as is since I have 19's on it, but the front has about a 2 finger gap. What do you guys recommend for a great look? thanks in advance. If you have pics, that would be even greater!
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Zuluaga Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 6 speed Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	And inch sounds good. But which springs to get? on previous cars ive seen where they drop the rear more than the front and it looks terrible in my opinion. Additionally, no spacers?
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Zuluaga Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 6 speed Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	SirHoward, thanks for the pic! By any chance- could you get a close up of the wheel gap? especially the front. And how is the ride? stiffer, rubs a bunch more in the back or when you turn the wheel in the front? thanks
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Zuluaga Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 6 speed Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	SirHoward- thanks!! It really helps that you mentioned you have 20's as well. Im currently on 19x 8.5 in the back with a 275/35/19.
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PTek Will Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: san jose iTrader: (0)	ST coilovers are best price. You can basically get the same look from any coilovers. ST is part of KW and if you've ever seen the KW v1's side by side with the ST v1's you will notice the only difference is their color. The only difference is ST is made with galvanized steel vs KW's stainless steel. What's the difference? Salt corrosion. If you live close to the ocean or where it snows, I would advice getting KW as the stainless steel is unaffected by salt. The galvanized steel will corrode over some time depending on salt levels. I picked mine up (ST) for $950 shipped vs KW priced at around 13-1400.
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PTek Will Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: san jose iTrader: (0)	I heard good things about BC. In fact I read another thread comparing ST and BC and BC got more votes. I did not know they were so cheap. Might have gotten BC instead had I known earlier.
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