Lowered E90 on 18s

hwa786 · 08-12-2011, 07:43 PM

Hey guys, I'm not sure where I should search for this but I am looking to see some E90 (XI's only since I'm in that section) with 18s that have been lowered. Can you please post pics as well as let me know which springs you have purchased? If this is a repeat, can you just post a link where I can check pics....Thanks!

hwa786 · 08-15-2011, 03:50 PM

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hwa786 · 10-12-2011, 10:47 PM

back up since my 18s are on...need to lower my car and need pics and ideas of what ppl have used for their e90s!

seis-speed · 10-13-2011, 09:50 PM

go bilstein, just order the same part # that is used for the 335 e90. My car on 18's.

hwa786 · 10-16-2011, 07:45 PM

hows the ride comfort?

Admir328xiCT · 10-17-2011, 11:03 PM

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go bilstein, just order the same part # that is used for the 335 e90. My car on 18's.

What kind of spoiler is that - love it !

akotten · 10-17-2011, 11:14 PM

18" VMR VB3 on H&R Sport springs and stock xi dampers

hwa786 · 10-17-2011, 11:28 PM

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18" VMR VB3 on H&R Sport springs and stock xi dampers

looks nice, hows the ride comfort compared to stock height?

akotten · 10-18-2011, 12:10 AM

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looks nice, hows the ride comfort compared to stock height?

Well....Its definitely noticeably more harsh...but tolerable. Also, I live in SD, so our roads are among the worst. I've been on them for probably 3 months and I haven't switched back yet and this is my DD. Just make sure you're not on RFT's!

hwa786 · 10-18-2011, 02:04 AM

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Well....Its definitely noticeably more harsh...but tolerable. Also, I live in SD, so our roads are among the worst. I've been on them for probably 3 months and I haven't switched back yet and this is my DD. Just make sure you're not on RFT's!

We have pretty terrible roads here as well...a local friend had eibach installed on his e90 and he totally regrets lowering the car due to the ride and he tells me its the worse thing that he has ever done...so i am kind of confused now on what to do

amclint · 10-18-2011, 08:48 AM

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18" VMR VB3 on H&R Sport springs and stock xi dampers

I love the license plate and the wheels, $1k for 4 wheels from what I can tell for VMR VB3. I'm going to have to think about those next year when I take care of my suspension/wheels.

BigBambu · 10-18-2011, 09:14 AM

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We have pretty terrible roads here as well...a local friend had eibach installed on his e90 and he totally regrets lowering the car due to the ride and he tells me its the worse thing that he has ever done...so i am kind of confused now on what to do

Does your friend have RFTs? Swapped my tires out when I lowered on KW and no harshness at all.

hwa786 · 10-18-2011, 11:40 AM

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Does your friend have RFTs? Swapped my tires out when I lowered on KW and no harshness at all.

No he doesnt, he had regular all seasons on 18s....and I currently have continental dws tires

platnumdesi01 · 10-18-2011, 01:47 PM

I just ordered 18's Miro 111, really wanted 19's just DC roads semi-suck and iv even bent oem wheels. I'll post a pick when the vendor finally ships them.

SleepsMcGee · 10-18-2011, 03:15 PM

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18" VMR VB3 on H&R Sport springs and stock xi dampers

I love the way they look.... Is that the gunmetal color?

heatfan03 · 10-18-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hwa786

Hey guys, I'm not sure where I should search for this but I am looking to see some E90 (XI's only since I'm in that section) with 18s that have been lowered. Can you please post pics as well as let me know which springs you have purchased? If this is a repeat, can you just post a link where I can check pics....Thanks!

I will try to dig up my e90 328xi on m3 18s wheels with lowered suspension. I ditched the suspension when I moved up north (harsh ride) although I am throwing the rims back on soon. I may / prolly will end up lowering it also. haha

akotten · 10-18-2011, 07:04 PM

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I love the license plate and the wheels, $1k for 4 wheels from what I can tell for VMR VB3. I'm going to have to think about those next year when I take care of my suspension/wheels.

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I love the way they look.... Is that the gunmetal color?

Yup, those are the VMR VB3's in gunmetal. And thanks for the compliments! I get good comments on the plate quite a bit too...well those who understand it anyways. One of the older engineers I work with asked me what it meant....its hard to explain sometimes haha. I kind of want something a little more classy...like...BAVARIAN (if I could somehow fit it).

Oh...and I paid $750 shipped new...EAS had free shipping during a holiday

SleepsMcGee · 10-19-2011, 12:05 PM

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Yup, those are the VMR VB3's in gunmetal. And thanks for the compliments! I get good comments on the plate quite a bit too...well those who understand it anyways. One of the older engineers I work with asked me what it meant....its hard to explain sometimes haha. I kind of want something a little more classy...like...BAVARIAN (if I could somehow fit it).

Oh...and I paid $750 shipped new...EAS had free shipping during a holiday

Nice thats a good deal, Im Jealous. They look really good!
What size tire do you have on them? with the springs you have they sit flush looking and i like!!!

MassBimmer · 10-19-2011, 12:27 PM

IMG_2973 by Eggs3105, on Flickr

hwa786 · 10-19-2011, 02:16 PM

my next question should be how is the ride comfort compared to stock on all your guys setup?

QC135Vert · 10-19-2011, 04:38 PM

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my next question should be how is the ride comfort compared to stock on all your guys setup?

I would probably want to know how the ride compares to bmw sport suspension.

I have an e90 x drive ordered and will eventually want to lower it and have a ride comparable to sport suspension!

akotten · 10-19-2011, 08:32 PM

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Nice thats a good deal, Im Jealous. They look really good!
What size tire do you have on them? with the springs you have they sit flush looking and i like!!!

235/40/18 on the fronts and 265/35/18 on the rears. Also, in that picture, there are 12mm spacers on the rear, which rubbed a little, so I moved them to the front without issues now. I need to find something for the rear. Not sure about a 10mm...maybe a 5mm.

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