06-30-2020, 03:21 PM | #69 |
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Sorry folks..... just now read this whole thread and chiming in. I do plan on lowering my car when my wheels arrive..... but I have air suspension. ABM drop links are already purchased, sitting in my garage. No springs for me.
I have to be honest..... I've installed suspensions on between 15-20 vehicles. 1.6 to 1.8 inches is a BIG drop. The car is going to appear slammed, and likely ride very rough, and probably cut the life of the OEM struts significantly. H&R makes great, high quality stuff.... that just seems like a huge drop to put on stock struts. That's like "fender flare cracking" low for those with wide wheels.... or "bump stop crushing" low for those with stock wheels. I'm only planning on dropping mine with the links about 1 inch... maybe 1.2. I'll have to see what looks right with the new wheels before making that determination. I would definitely not go 1.8 lower. Are you 100% sure H&R is saying 1.8? I mean.... this is my first SUV build... maybe I'm completely wrong, and 1.8 isn't so bad?? 1.8 on a car would definitely destroy the struts. |
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Honestly, I would have preferred the 1.4” but that is simply not going to be available for M50i. |
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For anyone interested - I had my Eibach springs delivered from Germany to Australia in about 4 days recently! Will post pics once installed.
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07-01-2020, 12:28 AM | #73 | |
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07-01-2020, 11:21 AM | #74 |
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I just hate KW. They are garbage and clunk/rattle every single time I used them. I guess you get what you pay for. On this platform, I think springs will be more than enough with the adjustable shocks already in place.
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07-02-2020, 12:31 PM | #75 | |
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Unbearable for daily driving.... but on the track.... they did theit job well. |
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If you are still unsure you can check the product materials and licenses for ACS. All the Road testing was on the Nurburgring and licensing though German legal regulations. |
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07-02-2020, 04:53 PM | #78 | |
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For me, no spring will ever be worth $1,400. It isn’t about ACS or Eibach or anyone. A disclaimer that they tested them on the Nurburgring doesn’t justify the cost to me. If I am getting into the $1,500 range, then I would just throw coils at it knowing the spring rate and damper are matched. Yes the cost is higher than $1,500, but I could justify that more. |
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07-02-2020, 06:51 PM | #79 |
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It definitely seemed even to me that the $1395 was really high for springs but at the time no one else had them available. At least that price includes tax and shipping from Germany to the USA. At the end of the day we will all probably pay more for what we really want so I definitely recommend doing research to see which springs will make you happy.
I am very happy with my ACS springs so far. I had mentioned before if I could have an extra 1/2 inch that would be perfect. However a 1 inch drop is much better than a 2 inch drop for me. Looks more sporty but also still remains classy and not like it should be in low rider magazine. |
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How much lower is it do you know, pictures if possible |
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Really novice question here but are lowering links for air suspension and wheel spacers easily a DIY project? I live in NYC and I only have time to do stuff on my car when I visit the in laws in NJ and although my father in law has decent amount of tools, is there anything else I would need to get those things installed myself? If it's relatively "easy" I rather just do it myself but don't want to compromise anything if more seasoned owners on here tell me it's not advisable.
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KW suspension finally came in!
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