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      10-12-2020, 09:42 PM   #23
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Stance is on point!

And looks like you're in the Center Blvd LIC area? I'm right on Jackson Ave :-)
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That part I have no clue about. I do believe that the ACS springs were setup to have a more sporty feel than the H&R’s. That’s a interesting observation about the nose feeling over loaded. Again, I haven’t had enough seat time to differentiate. Today it sat all day, but tomorrow I’ll definitely be paying attention.
Yours looks like it was lowered evenly all around. Did you take a picture of the springs? Are they progressive or linear?

Also it looked like the same part number on their site for the 40i and M50i which is strange since the v-8 with turbos should be heavier up front.
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      10-12-2020, 10:45 PM   #25
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Looks perfect at the new ride height. Amazing how it changes the whole look. Great looking X6.
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      10-14-2020, 12:28 AM   #26
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Any update to ride quality? Have you had a chance to try out different damper settings?

I am anxious.
To this point, I’m thoroughly surprised at the comfort of the springs. No bouncey rebound on the suspension to speak of. Still haven’t used sport + but all the settings pretty much do the same thing as intended, just minus the body roll. Initially I thought the adaptive mode was to floaty, but I think that was the shity streets working the suspension. At this point, I’d highly recommend! Again, the potholes are not absorbed as much, which is to be expected. However, ride comfort on smooth to rough roads is still within my lux expectations.
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      10-14-2020, 12:31 AM   #27
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Stance is on point!

And looks like you're in the Center Blvd LIC area? I'm right on Jackson Ave :-)
Yessir, I’m right on center Blvd. Thx for the compliment, stance was very important. My2nd x6, I need to be closer to sport as possible without to much ride compromise.
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Yours looks like it was lowered evenly all around. Did you take a picture of the springs? Are they progressive or linear?

Also it looked like the same part number on their site for the 40i and M50i which is strange since the v-8 with turbos should be heavier up front.
Honestly, the shop that did the work knew exactly the look I was going for. I also have spacers that in combination make the stance ideal. RG sport had exactly what I needed and sent it out, I didn’t need to do any research. Below is the pic of the springs, hopefully that helps.
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Looks perfect at the new ride height. Amazing how it changes the whole look. Great looking X6.
Agreed! Much appreciated
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Looks great!

Think it's time to get off my butt and get the Eibach installed.
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To this point, I’m thoroughly surprised at the comfort of the springs. No bouncey rebound on the suspension to speak of. Still haven’t used sport + but all the settings pretty much do the same thing as intended, just minus the body roll. Initially I thought the adaptive mode was to floaty, but I think that was the shity streets working the suspension. At this point, I’d highly recommend! Again, the potholes are not absorbed as much, which is to be expected. However, ride comfort on smooth to rough roads is still within my lux expectations.
That is AWESOME news!!! This may be the one.
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That part I have no clue about. I do believe that the ACS springs were setup to have a more sporty feel than the H&R’s. That’s a interesting observation about the nose feeling over loaded. Again, I haven’t had enough seat time to differentiate. Today it sat all day, but tomorrow I’ll definitely be paying attention.
Yours looks like it was lowered evenly all around. Did you take a picture of the springs? Are they progressive or linear?

Also it looked like the same part number on their site for the 40i and M50i which is strange since the v-8 with turbos should be heavier up front.
Factory spring and most lowering springs are progressive spring.

Only track guys in general prefer and use linear spring on their coilovers.
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Progressive vs Linear Springs

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Factory spring and most lowering springs are progressive spring.

Only track guys in general prefer and use linear spring on their coilovers.
I definitely agree that I would prefer a progressive spring for the street. However the M50i springs and every other factory spring I have personally seen are linear including the ACS lowering springs I bought. It looks like from the picture those H&R X6 springs are also linear.
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Factory spring and most lowering springs are progressive spring.

Only track guys in general prefer and use linear spring on their coilovers.
I definitely agree that I would prefer a progressive spring for the street. However the M50i springs and every other factory spring I have personally seen are linear including the ACS lowering springs I bought. It looks like from the picture those H&R X6 springs are also linear.
Appearance can be deceiving.

Not all progressive spring looks like what pictured progressive spring in your picture.
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Congrats Bro.

This is the exact combo I am looking at for my X5.

Don't know if I should do this before the winter though with snow and all.

I'm gonna PM you about Cars and Coffee in Catskill.

I'm in CT but wanted to know about any local Cars and Coffee events in the tri-state area.
Please post pics if you do this on your x5! Highly considering on my x5 also.
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