Thoughts---->Lowering Springs-->Group Buy? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

V-10 4 Me · 8th September 2003, 03:58

Was wondering how many folks are on the fence about Lowering the front Ride height by 1" and still maintaining similiar ride quality?

After seeingELEVENScar, I thought that it really looks better!

Ok you don't have to get in right away but who thinks they might be in?

Sam

ELEVENS · 9th September 2003, 02:19

Sam,

Very flattering! Evosport has the H&R Sport Springs for the very reasonable price $249 here:

Evosport H&R Springs

Because this mod is so low in price, the money saved by a Group Buy might end up being more trouble than it is worth.

-Bill

V-10 4 Me · 9th September 2003, 02:48

You caught me... i was actually hoping someone would see the post and say i have some springs for $ 75.00

No rubbing at all? Are they progressive or specific? how do they compare to our OEM springs?

Lastly, have you measured the distance from lip to tire compared to rear lip to tire?

Thanks SAm

ELEVENS · 9th September 2003, 03:08

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Originally posted by Ocean-Side M5
...No rubbing at all? Are they progressive or specific? how do they compare to our OEM springs?

Lastly, have you measured the distance from lip to tire compared to rear lip to tire?...

No rubbing at all - so far. I honestly cannot detect any difference in handling or ride quality. The car still seems very balanced both handling-wise and over bumps.

Measuring from the floor, up through the hub center, up to the fender lip:

Front: 25 7/8"
Rear: 26"

How does this compare to others (get out your measuring tape). I should have measured mine before the mod.

-Bill

V-10 4 Me · 9th September 2003, 03:29

hmm

i have 26 3/8 front

and 25 3/8 rear

You must have more tread on you tires...

I guess the front does have to come down an inch

BostonRocket · 9th September 2003, 09:34

I believe that the H&R springs for the M5 only include the fronts.

'Rocket

tfung · 9th September 2003, 11:16

I thought H&R came out with a kit for the rears as well?

but still... I think the beast deserves a bit more than just springs... fine if you want to go for the looks.. but the proper way is to get a full suspension...

V-10 4 Me · 9th September 2003, 11:47

Ok tfung...

What are the benefits that you have seen from full suspension? What is the cost of the DFC setup you have?

It sounds like it would be Kool to have

sam

ELEVENS · 9th September 2003, 18:57

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Originally posted by tfung
...but still... I think the beast deserves a bit more than just springs... fine if you want to go for the looks.. but the proper way is to get a full suspension...

The beast already has what it deserves, considering what it was designed to do. The "proper way" to modify it for racing - IMO - would be springs, shocks, swaybars, bushings, wheels, tires, and steering all tuned to complement each other. BMW is one of only a few outfits that I would consider qualified to design, test, and tune all these suspension components to work as a complete system.

I see it all the time. Guy shows up at the racetrack with that new giant-sized front swaybar, coil-over kit, etc., only to end up posting slower times than he did with a stock system. H*ll, it happened more than once to me! My track times only improved after changing out practically everything. Once all parts were in-place that were designed to work together, the car went real fast. But then realized that the car was ruined for everyday street use. I'm talking about my Vette, here - not the beast.

-Bill

BostonRocket · 9th September 2003, 20:59

Purchasing jsut shocks to put on the OEM struts is probably not a good idea. Suspension travel is greatly reduced which means that there is a higher likelihood of hitting the bump stops. In the long run, the shocks could be more likely to blow out.

'Rocket