Poll: Lower it or leave ZSP?

HRC · 01-04-2006, 02:08 AM

E90posters, I want your feedback regarding aftermarket lowering or leaving the ZSP in place. I'm torn because I like the look(of course) of lowered cars, but I also like being able to use the car as a normal car without the worries of a lowered one.

If I lowered it, it would be with H&R Sport springs and Bilstein dampers. I don't want to spend the extra money for coilovers.

I'll be putting on 19" rims.

I think of executions and JIMD1709's ride, both with zsp and they look pretty decent without lowering.

Danny

kt157 · 01-04-2006, 03:41 AM

i like drop cars, so i would say drop it.
how much u getting that setup for?

D&G · 01-04-2006, 03:45 AM

Putting 19's will need to lower no doubt about it. Otherwise the car would look taller. Plus lowering gives you more agressive handling and looks. Best of both worlds.

voltron1011 · 01-04-2006, 01:04 PM

ZSP is the perfect height... Anything lower looks too 'Pimp My Ride' Just my opinion

canucklion · 01-04-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

ZSP is the perfect height... Anything lower looks too 'Pimp My Ride' Just my opinion

I agree

noflash · 01-04-2006, 01:52 PM

As soon as you start messing with the suspension you will be opening Pandora's Box.

You'll spend $1500 on suspension that won't dramatically change the way your car handles. You'll have a harsher ride, hurt resale, and just add to the modding sickness. Then you'll need spacers, sway bars, new bushings... it never ends.

Appreciate the great suspension that zsp is.

Also, know that 19"s are purely for looks. Consider 18"s which are in my opinion pushing it in the practical dept, but if you keep them lightweight they'll be great.

Good luck.

BMW786 · 01-04-2006, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by noflash

As soon as you start messing with the suspension you will be opening Pandora's Box.

You'll spend $1500 on suspension that won't dramatically change the way your car handles. You'll have a harsher ride, hurt resale, and just add to the modding sickness. Then you'll need spacers, sway bars, new bushings... it never ends.

Appreciate the great suspension that zsp is.

Also, know that 19"s are purely for looks. Consider 18"s which are in my opinion pushing it in the practical dept, but if you keep them lightweight they'll be great.

Good luck.

My sentiments exactly.

ACZakka325i · 01-04-2006, 03:16 PM

I agree that lowering your car is mostly for asthetic (sp) purposes. My freind had his A4 lowered and he said he would never do it again. It leaves you with less functionality. i have speed bumps in my area and i think if i were to even creep over them, that it would be scraping.

HRC · 01-05-2006, 01:09 AM

Wow! Around 55% say no dropping it and 45% say yes!

I'm leaning on not lowering it. I will more than likely wait to see how the car sits on the new rims before I make a final choice.

I've had major suspension mods in all my previous cars, so I do like the change of driving on the OEM setup.

Danny

yujini · 01-05-2006, 02:21 AM

if you didn't have ZSP i would've told u to drop it. If money is not the issue, then definitely drop it

ACZakka325i · 01-05-2006, 12:43 PM

I agree. I paid good money for the sports package and i believe that BMW's setup will be close to optimal for my driving style.

If my car did not have the ZSP then i would def. go get some H&R's

Marven · 02-18-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by noflash

As soon as you start messing with the suspension you will be opening Pandora's Box. You'll spend $1500 on suspension that won't dramatically change the way your car handles. You'll have a harsher ride, hurt resale, and just add to the modding sickness. Then you'll need spacers, sway bars, new bushings... it never ends.
Appreciate the great suspension that zsp is. Also, know that 19"s are purely for looks. Consider 18"s which are in my opinion pushing it in the practical dept, but if you keep them lightweight they'll be great.
Good luck.

I just ordered my E90 330 ZSP..I wasnt too sure about the drop on it cause I havent seen too many 330 ZSP's...but I saw one at the dealership today and it reinforced the perfect look...I wouldnt mess with BMW's setup...I lowered my E34 and had a host of problems....to be honest that's one of many reasons I bought the 330 over the 325....the only thing I might be do is get the M-Aero kit so my sentiments EXACTLY!

M.

PittWm · 02-19-2006, 03:00 AM

19's ...yes (get the perfect off sets or add spacers)
New Bilsteins...yes

Lower....NO

View Poll Results: Lower it or leave hte ZSP?
Leave it!	50	60.24%
Drop it(like it's hott)	33	39.76%
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01-04-2006, 02:08 AM	#1
HRC MAUI BUILT 496 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Poll: Lower it or leave ZSP? E90posters, I want your feedback regarding aftermarket lowering or leaving the ZSP in place. I'm torn because I like the look(of course) of lowered cars, but I also like being able to use the car as a normal car without the worries of a lowered one. If I lowered it, it would be with H&R Sport springs and Bilstein dampers. I don't want to spend the extra money for coilovers. I'll be putting on 19" rims. I think of executions and JIMD1709's ride, both with zsp and they look pretty decent without lowering. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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01-04-2006, 03:41 AM	#2
kt157 Captain 16 Rep 926 Posts Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA iTrader: (1)	i like drop cars, so i would say drop it. how much u getting that setup for?
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01-04-2006, 03:45 AM	#3
D&G Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 293 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coquitlam BC iTrader: (0)	Putting 19's will need to lower no doubt about it. Otherwise the car would look taller. Plus lowering gives you more agressive handling and looks. Best of both worlds.
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01-04-2006, 01:04 PM	#4
voltron1011 Colonel 122 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	ZSP is the perfect height... Anything lower looks too 'Pimp My Ride' Just my opinion
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01-04-2006, 01:52 PM	#6
noflash Captain Caveman 157 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	As soon as you start messing with the suspension you will be opening Pandora's Box. You'll spend $1500 on suspension that won't dramatically change the way your car handles. You'll have a harsher ride, hurt resale, and just add to the modding sickness. Then you'll need spacers, sway bars, new bushings... it never ends. Appreciate the great suspension that zsp is. Also, know that 19"s are purely for looks. Consider 18"s which are in my opinion pushing it in the practical dept, but if you keep them lightweight they'll be great. Good luck.
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01-04-2006, 03:16 PM	#8
ACZakka325i Colonel 281 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I agree that lowering your car is mostly for asthetic (sp) purposes. My freind had his A4 lowered and he said he would never do it again. It leaves you with less functionality. i have speed bumps in my area and i think if i were to even creep over them, that it would be scraping. __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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01-05-2006, 01:09 AM	#9
HRC MAUI BUILT 496 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Wow! Around 55% say no dropping it and 45% say yes! I'm leaning on not lowering it. I will more than likely wait to see how the car sits on the new rims before I make a final choice. I've had major suspension mods in all my previous cars, so I do like the change of driving on the OEM setup. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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01-05-2006, 02:21 AM	#10
yujini First Lieutenant 57 Rep 326 Posts Drives: G05 X5 30d, Boxster GTS (981) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seoul, Korea / Cupertino, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche Boxste ... [0.00] 2019 BMW G05 X5 30d [0.00]	if you didn't have ZSP i would've told u to drop it. If money is not the issue, then definitely drop it
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01-05-2006, 12:43 PM	#11
ACZakka325i Colonel 281 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I agree. I paid good money for the sports package and i believe that BMW's setup will be close to optimal for my driving style. If my car did not have the ZSP then i would def. go get some H&R's __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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02-19-2006, 03:00 AM	#13
PittWm Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 06 330i SP pack, Prem pack, CW Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah KY, USA iTrader: (0)	19's ...yes (get the perfect off sets or add spacers) New Bilsteins...yes Lower....NO
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