When standing back and looking at my M5 from the side, I really wish the space between the tire and fender on the front was reduced by about 3/4" which would bring it in better proportion to the rear.
Coil over suspension is not an option for me. All street driving. Was thinking about Dinan stage 1 suspension. Does this suspension bring the front end down while retaining the stock height in the rear? Any other suggestions would be helpful?
When standing back and looking at my M5 from the side, I really wish the space between the tire and fender on the front was reduced by about 3/4" which would bring it in better proportion to the rear.
Coil over suspension is not an option for me. All street driving. Was thinking about Dinan stage 1 suspension. Does this suspension bring the front end down while retaining the stock height in the rear? Any other suggestions would be helpful?
Coilovers are the best way to do it. Dinan's suspensions do not lower. There are several spring options available on www.beastpower.com.
When standing back and looking at my M5 from the side, I really wish the space between the tire and fender on the front was reduced by about 3/4" which would bring it in better proportion to the rear.
Coil over suspension is not an option for me. All street driving. Was thinking about Dinan stage 1 suspension. Does this suspension bring the front end down while retaining the stock height in the rear? Any other suggestions would be helpful?
Do what I did, and purchase the H&R front springs for the car. They don't sell rear springs. The car looks unbelievable now, and it handles great. I haven't noticed a difference in ride quality. It just feels firmer, but is still smooth when it needs to be. I paid like $240 for the springs delivered and had a buddy install them. Others won't agree with you purchasing these springs, but if you are doing it for aesthetic reasons like I was, you will be very very very happy.
Bojan
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Coilovers are the best way to do it. Dinan's suspensions do not lower. There are several spring options available on www.beastpower.com.
Cheers.
Daniel,
Putting all four springs on would lower the car equally I assume? Or do the springs on your website drop the front down a little lower than the rear? Are these springs really matched to the stock shocks or do they mess up the cars handling dynamics? Trying not to be picky.
Do what I did, and purchase the H&R front springs for the car. They don't sell rear springs. The car looks unbelievable now, and it handles great. I haven't noticed a difference in ride quality. It just feels firmer, but is still smooth when it needs to be. I paid like $240 for the springs delivered and had a buddy install them. Others won't agree with you purchasing these springs, but if you are doing it for aesthetic reasons like I was, you will be very very very happy.
Bojan
Bojan, assuming you have stock rim/tire combo what is the space between fender and top of tire with these springs? Or, what did these lower the car? Does the car look nicer when viewing from the side? Nicer rake.
I have some pics that I posted, look for my thread entitled H&R's installed, or something like that. There is another member with them installed as well, just do a search. The wheels are nicely tucked, in other words there isn't a gap at all. Its beautiful.
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Daniel,
Putting all four springs on would lower the car equally I assume? Or do the springs on your website drop the front down a little lower than the rear? Are these springs really matched to the stock shocks or do they mess up the cars handling dynamics? Trying not to be picky.
You are looking at lowering about 1.5" (front) and 1.0" (rear). The handling dynamics are fine, and the stock shocks are matched perfectly. Springs are more for looks, whereas coilovers provide both looks and improved handling.
You are looking at lowering about 1.5" (front) and 1.0" (rear). The handling dynamics are fine, and the stock shocks are matched perfectly. Springs are more for looks, whereas coilovers provide both looks and improved handling.
Cheers.
Do the RD's and Eibach's that you offer perform the same? Do they both lower the car to the dimensions that you listed above? Are the spring rates comparable to stock or are they a little stiffer? Thanks John
I got them from an M5board member for $75. No stiffer ride quality, nor have I noticed any bad side effects. I like how H&R sells only the front springs. That tells me that the stock rears are fine and H&R isn't interested in boosting sales if it's not in the customer's best interests.
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The pictures tell the story. Your car looks great with the H & R springs. When yours is sitting next to a stock M5 it must look much nicer with the front end down just a little. How much did they lower your front end? Any tire rubbing?
The car looks like it has never seen any bad weather. Super clean.
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