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08-17-2016, 09:32 AM | #1 |
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Help with basics of lowering E92?
I'm not really fond of the stance of the stock E92, I feel the front is way too high, rear I am fine with.
I want to look into lowering my stance like the second picture, even that is much too low, I'd just like to close the gap at the front ideally. I really have no idea what I am doing when it comes to this, does anyone have any advise as to what needs to be done and estimated cost at all> |
08-17-2016, 10:22 AM | #2 |
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This all depends on how low,
You have options, coilovers, if you want to get that subtle low, but adjust to suite. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E92-Co...AAAOSwjVVVrOU2 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Prosport-B...sAAOSwZVhWShMR http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coilover-F...EAAOSw2XFUdDie lowering springs, if you want that static low, once there on there on and if your not happy with the drop then its back to other options http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-R-Sport-...8AAOSwY45UNtaK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERI...gAAOxySoJTWlZK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EIBACH-LOW...cAAMXQ9qpRUwkj As for fitting, I normally do that my self but with my e93 I decided to ask a mate who is a mechanic to do this for me due to having to undo the rear arms and its a bit more involved then any other BMW I have owned. |
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08-17-2016, 01:55 PM | #4 |
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If it's just the front you want to lower, you could also think about lowering perches:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523044
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08-17-2016, 02:05 PM | #5 |
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Depends how much you want to spend.
You could just change the springs & keep the stock m-tech shocks that's your least expensive option. I fitted apex springs with oem shocks on my 335i, springs were only £120 have had them fitted for 2 years & done 22k with no issues. There are many paths you can go down, depends on how deep your pockets are But whatever way you decide to go I would recommend changing your front top mounts & Spring seats at the same time. Then once the cars settled after a week or so a 4 wheel geo alignment will be needed.
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There's a set of apex springs in the classifieds on here for £40
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08-17-2016, 02:42 PM | #7 |
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So if I go down the apex spring route is it as simple as just swapping out the springs, any idea how much the drop would be?
That sounds more appealing than spending hundreds on coilovers |
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08-17-2016, 03:40 PM | #8 |
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The pic you posted is of member Gotchuckz car.
He's on air bags from Airrex I believe... but he's "aired up" in that picture. Your best bet is to get a decent set of coilovers to have adjustment on exactly how high you want the car to sit. I don't know about pricing in your country but in North America, the average coilovers cost is about $1000. Add on another $400 or so for installation, height adjustment and alignment. I would not recommend just getting lowering anything for the fronts alone... you're gonna be running 2 very different spring rates with that. It's gonna make your car ride terribly. |
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Thanks for the advice N0Chill 335i, I just don't think I'd want to spend that much. |
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08-17-2016, 05:04 PM | #11 |
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Just have a look on ECP under suspension mountings. They bolt to underside of the suspension turret & & hold shock in place.
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There you go
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They are 35mm front and rear, same as these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APEX-20-14...3/231083177628 |
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