Calluhan's E92 335D | Restoring to Factory Fresh | NEW! Lowering Springs and wheels!

richk84 · 11-06-2017, 03:52 PM

I've had H&R and Eibach's. Eibach's have a better ride in my opinion and the drop isn't too aggressive for everyday use. When I had H&R's I caught my front bumper a few times and I had opted for the H&Rs with the smallest drop.

Calluhan · 11-08-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by richk84

I've had H&R and Eibach's. Eibach's have a better ride in my opinion and the drop isn't too aggressive for everyday use. When I had H&R's I caught my front bumper a few times and I had opted for the H&Rs with the smallest drop.

Thanks for the input Rich. I've taken a gamble on a set if H&Rs on sale from a forum member.

I'll be fitting them myself so will update the post with how that goes. Hopefully there will be a break in the crappy British weather to enable me to do them

McPikie · 11-09-2017, 08:12 AM

I run the Eibach pro on mine and they have a real nice drop on them

Calluhan · 11-09-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by McPikie

I run the Eibach pro on mine and they have a real nice drop on them

Nice one! Still have the CSLs mate?

McPikie · 11-10-2017, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Calluhan

Nice one! Still have the CSLs mate?

Aye. Thinking about maybe refurbing them in silver but can't make my mind up lol

Calluhan · 11-14-2017, 09:28 AM

A delivery from BMAutosport has arrived...... shame I'm 4000 miles away :-(

mistryn · 11-16-2017, 09:08 AM

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Thanks for the input Rich. I've taken a gamble on a set if H&Rs on sale from a forum member.

I'll be fitting them myself so will update the post with how that goes. Hopefully there will be a break in the crappy British weather to enable me to do them

rears took me an hour (as i was taking my time) and fronts probs 3.5/4 hours as I have never changed springs before and took it easy with the spring compressors to ensure they didn't go flying

Calluhan · 11-17-2017, 11:35 AM

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rears took me an hour (as i was taking my time) and fronts probs 3.5/4 hours as I have never changed springs before and took it easy with the spring compressors to ensure they didn't go flying

Thanks for the info

I've done this before so know it's straightforward

I need to replace rear shocks while I'm in there too.

MOT next Friday too so need to get that out of the way first

Calluhan · 11-21-2017, 01:27 AM

Gloss black trim bargains all the way from Lithuania......

Getting itchy feet now..... Thursday flight home can't come soon enough!

Calluhan · 12-15-2017, 01:06 PM

So..... H&R lowering springs and Axe CSLites fitted. Love it.

e28bmw · 12-15-2017, 01:33 PM

looks lovely

Calluhan · 12-15-2017, 01:54 PM

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looks lovely

That's kind of you sir. Better pictures tomorrow I was running out of light today. Thank you once again for your help!

Calluhan · 12-16-2017, 11:08 AM

A few more pics after a wash. I love how low it sits now and ride quality is still decent

CitizenKane · 12-17-2017, 07:51 AM

Nice

RajB · 12-17-2017, 10:06 AM

Ride height is spot on buddy. Like the interior trim pieces too. Pity the car doesn’t stay clean long enough in this weather.

Calluhan · 12-17-2017, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CitizenKane

Nice

thanks mate. Glad I didn't sell the old girl

Calluhan · 12-17-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RajB

Ride height is spot on buddy. Like the interior trim pieces too. Pity the car doesn’t stay clean long enough in this weather.

Thanks Raj. She's tucked up in the garage for the time being. Itching to drive her again though as she's running well at the moment!

After seeing yours again I'm wondering whether I should darken the wheels.....

e28bmw · 12-18-2017, 02:45 AM

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Thanks Raj. She's tucked up in the garage for the time being. Itching to drive her again though as she's running well at the moment!

After seeing yours again I'm wondering whether I should darken the wheels.....

Here you go Calluhan.....

RajB · 12-18-2017, 04:08 AM

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Thanks Raj. She's tucked up in the garage for the time being. Itching to drive her again though as she's running well at the moment!

After seeing yours again I'm wondering whether I should darken the wheels.....

It never ends LOL. I do love the look of the Rays grey/gunmetal etc. Winters are darker than I wanted but like it now riding on them.

Actually drove her on Saturday as thought even if she gets a little dirty I need to get her out and about.

McPikie · 12-18-2017, 05:11 AM

Looking lovely as usual fella

Calluhan · 12-18-2017, 06:48 AM

I have been meaning to get around to replacing the old AGM battery as car has refused to start after coming home from work after a couple of months the last two times and needing a battery charger on it for a while.

Old battery:

Can't see a manufacture date on it so unsure if it's the original.

New battery in the process of me fitting it. It's a fiddly job!

It's a Yuasa 100ah 900cca non AGM battery. Cost £125.

I simply couldn't justify more than double the cost to pay for an AGM battery.

Fired up Carly and registered the change of type. Jobs a good un.

Calluhan · 12-18-2017, 06:50 AM

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Looking lovely as usual fella

Cheers Phil

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richk84 Lieutenant Colonel 134 Rep 1,534 Posts Drives: e93 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	I've had H&R and Eibach's. Eibach's have a better ride in my opinion and the drop isn't too aggressive for everyday use. When I had H&R's I caught my front bumper a few times and I had opted for the H&Rs with the smallest drop.
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Calluhan Lieutenant 71 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 640D Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cleveleys Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Gloss black trim bargains all the way from Lithuania...... Getting itchy feet now..... Thursday flight home can't come soon enough! Last edited by Calluhan; 11-21-2017 at 01:38 AM..
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Calluhan Lieutenant 71 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 640D Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cleveleys Lancashire iTrader: (0)	I have been meaning to get around to replacing the old AGM battery as car has refused to start after coming home from work after a couple of months the last two times and needing a battery charger on it for a while. Old battery: Can't see a manufacture date on it so unsure if it's the original. New battery in the process of me fitting it. It's a fiddly job! It's a Yuasa 100ah 900cca non AGM battery. Cost £125. I simply couldn't justify more than double the cost to pay for an AGM battery. Fired up Carly and registered the change of type. Jobs a good un.
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