NOOB Q: Lowering Car

SIEAIN · 11-11-2010, 12:53 AM

Does the sport package suspension let you adjust the height of the car? or you will have to purchase aftermarket spring/shocks or coilovers in order to do so?

What is a reasonable height to lower the car with 18" wheels. I don't want to roll my fenders for dropping the car too low, but want to have that "lowered" look...

thanks in advance

DieselDiner · 11-11-2010, 08:41 AM

The sport suspension does not offer height adjustment; you are correct that you will have to purchase aftermarket spring/shocks or coilovers in order to do so. My suggestion for deciding how low you want to go is to take a look at some of the threads regarding lowered cars using specific springs (also look in the gallery section), and go from there. Generally speaking, most of the coilover options are going to offer you some degree of lowering, but you'll need to determine which set fits your needs. Finally, start communicating with some of the excellent vendors here, and they will be glad to help you decide which product best fits your needs.

Express · 11-11-2010, 08:57 AM

dump it. with OEM wheels, you don't need to roll anything.

flame suit on.

MassBimmer · 11-11-2010, 08:59 AM

Aftermarket coilover suspensions and some higher end shock/strut packages are the only options that allow you to adjust ride height

SIEAIN · 11-12-2010, 03:12 AM

thanks alot guys.

Express, how low did you drop yours?

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SIEAIN Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	NOOB Q: Lowering Car Does the sport package suspension let you adjust the height of the car? or you will have to purchase aftermarket spring/shocks or coilovers in order to do so? What is a reasonable height to lower the car with 18" wheels. I don't want to roll my fenders for dropping the car too low, but want to have that "lowered" look... thanks in advance
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11-11-2010, 08:41 AM	#2
DieselDiner Lieutenant Colonel 505 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Home iTrader: (2)	The sport suspension does not offer height adjustment; you are correct that you will have to purchase aftermarket spring/shocks or coilovers in order to do so. My suggestion for deciding how low you want to go is to take a look at some of the threads regarding lowered cars using specific springs (also look in the gallery section), and go from there. Generally speaking, most of the coilover options are going to offer you some degree of lowering, but you'll need to determine which set fits your needs. Finally, start communicating with some of the excellent vendors here, and they will be glad to help you decide which product best fits your needs.
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Express Major General 392 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	dump it. with OEM wheels, you don't need to roll anything. flame suit on.
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MassBimmer Major General 317 Rep 7,438 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Aftermarket coilover suspensions and some higher end shock/strut packages are the only options that allow you to adjust ride height
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11-12-2010, 03:12 AM	#5
SIEAIN Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	thanks alot guys. Express, how low did you drop yours?
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