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      01-30-2015, 03:39 PM   #1
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19" Style 405 wheels upgrade, should I go with Eibach or Vogtland?

Hello fellow M235i owners, next week I'm upgrading my wheels/tires to 19" Style 405 with 235/35 fronts and 255/30 rears.

I'm considering giving a smooth lower look to my car after this change, by that I mean not an aggressive lower look that will make the car bumpy/stiff/uncomfortable. My country does not have the best roads, I have bumps, holes, uneven streets and in addition, my house entrance has a ramp, so definitely I cannot go too low (check the enclosed video).

I'm just looking to not have a big gap between the tires and the fenders, using my current OEM shock absorbers and I absolutely don't want to kill the car's comfort.

So, H&R springs are off, 25mm es way to much for the explained reasons. I have Eibach's and Vogtland's on the menu:

- Eibach will drop 20mm at the front and 10mm at the rear.
- Vogtland will drop 15mm both front and rear.

Thoughts and suggestions? Many thanks!!!

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C'mon guys? No suggestions? I could really use your input, thanks
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Vogtland would be the "safe" route, but might not do enough for you aesthetically. In comparison, the 20mm Eibach drop vs the 15mm Vogtland drop is very minimal. I'd say go with Eibach.
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Vogtland would be the "safe" route, but might not do enough for you aesthetically. In comparison, the 20mm Eibach drop vs the 15mm Vogtland drop is very minimal. I'd say go with Eibach.
Thanks VMR guys! I'm considering the Vogtland's due to my new 19s tire widths (235 and 255), I don't want to have any rubbing on uneven roads that are very common in my country and when exiting my house. The Eibach does look like a more esthetic option.

Did you have a chance to check out my video enclosed, on which I get to scratch my M performance front splitter every time I go down the ramp of my garage?
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I'd also say eibach. Not too much but should still look good! Oh man that video made me cringe. Have fun and enjoy those mods!!!
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I'd also say eibach. Not too much but should still look good! Oh man that video made me cringe. Have fun and enjoy those mods!!!
Thanks Ice, that video is what happens every weekend that I use the car in and out, scary scratching sounds ...... I'm concerned that it'll get worse with the springs on
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Did you have a chance to check out my video enclosed, on which I get to scratch my M performance front splitter every time I go down the ramp of my garage?
Sure did! That's a bummer. It's not TOO bad though. Angle out a bit more and you should be able to clear with JUST ENOUGH room (I hope)
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I think Dinan is 12mm up front, 25mm in the rear. If you have concerns about rubbing and entry/exit ramps, it may be the safer way to go.
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I think Dinan is 12mm up front, 25mm in the rear. If you have concerns about rubbing and entry/exit ramps, it may be the safer way to go.
Oh great, thanks for that suggestion too man
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did you ever figure this out?
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No man, I'm still analyzing if I should do this or not, that ramp at my house that makes me rub my performance spoiler concerns me a lot.
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Ha well i bought both dinan and vogtland..testing both on 19s /w fairly aggressive offsets. Will let you know.
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Ha well i bought both dinan and vogtland..testing both on 19s /w fairly aggressive offsets. Will let you know.
Oh nice, could you share so pics with both brands on? Thanks!
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Hey TreDirtyFive , sorry for bothering you again, but did you have the chance to take pics of your ride with Vogtland and Dinan springs? Please? thanks man!!
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Hey TreDirtyFive , sorry for bothering you again, but did you have the chance to take pics of your ride with Vogtland and Dinan springs? Please? thanks man!!
howdy...i'm waiting desperately for my car to get to me from European Delivery. Any day now! It goes to EAS for a multitude of installations shortly there-after so I'll post pics as soon as its done.
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Hey TreDirtyFive , sorry for bothering you again, but did you have the chance to take pics of your ride with Vogtland and Dinan springs? Please? thanks man!!
howdy...i'm waiting desperately for my car to get to me from European Delivery. Any day now! It goes to EAS for a multitude of installations shortly there-after so I'll post pics as soon as its done.
Oh wow, nice! Thanks man, when you have the time.
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any update on the Dinan fit & clearance?
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Dinan FTW!

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howdy...i'm waiting desperately for my car to get to me from European Delivery. Any day now! It goes to EAS for a multitude of installations shortly there-after so I'll post pics as soon as its done.
TreDirtyFive , man, sorry, me again, any chance to share pics of your ride with Vogtland springs installed? I will appreciate it a LOT man!

Thank you for replying back!
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