Want to get the car lowered but is it worth it? What do you guys think? - Page 2

///M PWR 00 · 03-14-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Manny212

your rims definitely emphasize the problem. With the stock 19's my rears look perfect, especially while driving. The front does have some gap but i can deal with it. The spacers on OEM 19's make the car look wider and much better.

Manny I lost my contacts recently due to a phone swap, so PM me your #s I need to check out the new mods!!!

And to the OP your car looks great with the wheels and yes you should drop it on springs without a doubt. Your shocks will NOT go out in 1 year!

M3 M3 · 03-17-2009, 10:44 AM

H&R - rougher ride for me, but worth it.
But then again I'm a track junkie............

modbargains · 03-18-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 M3

H&R - rougher ride for me, but worth it.
But then again I'm a track junkie............

Of course you won't mind

Doc · 03-20-2009, 02:15 PM

get the Jap spec springs and shocks

they 10mm lower apparently.

GTM · 03-20-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

get the Jap spec springs and shocks

they 10mm lower apparently.

You will be surprised by the price of OEM EDC shocks and springs..(around $4k on just the parts.)

Get decent coilover is pretty much only way.

Doc · 03-22-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GTM

You will be surprised by the price of OEM EDC shocks and springs..(around $4k on just the parts.)

Get decent coilover is pretty much only way.

Damn.. Motons FTMW!

kkhurr · 03-22-2009, 05:13 PM

After thinking about it i went ahead and got it lowered. The car should come like this from the factory...it doesnt seem like its dropped but sits at a height that it should have sit since it was made. Well see what happens to the OEM shocks down the road but for now the car looks 10x better lowered than it did before.

David64 · 03-24-2009, 05:45 PM

Nice looking after drop. What product did you use?

leemik · 03-24-2009, 07:34 PM

The other drawback to lowering your car is that if the are roads are bad in your area like they are in the Northeast.. your car's underside may take a pounding and scraping

rav7ks · 03-25-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

get the Jap spec springs and shocks

they 10mm lower apparently.

An even cheaper alternative is the Dinan spring set. Gives a slight drop with increased performance from the springs without compromising the shocks and not having to ride on the bumpstops.

Blip Bavarian · 03-25-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GTM

You will be surprised by the price of OEM EDC shocks and springs..(around $4k on just the parts.)

Get decent coilover is pretty much only way.

i thought that you guys were going to come up with a spring + shock kit? What happened to that? You guys went silent in the "Jap suspension" thread.

CSanto · 03-26-2009, 10:52 AM

Do coilovers present the same issue with premature wear on the shocks?

03-22-2009, 05:13 PM	#29
kkhurr Enlisted Member Drives: A/W E92 M3 '08 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami/Fort Lauderdale Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Lowered pictures After thinking about it i went ahead and got it lowered. The car should come like this from the factory...it doesnt seem like its dropped but sits at a height that it should have sit since it was made. Well see what happens to the OEM shocks down the road but for now the car looks 10x better lowered than it did before. Attached Images

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M3 M3 New Member Drives: White M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	H&R - rougher ride for me, but worth it. But then again I'm a track junkie............

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David64 Registered Drives: e93 m3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Nice looking after drop. What product did you use?

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leemik Major Drives: 2013 LRP M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 1,185 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [4.50]	The other drawback to lowering your car is that if the are roads are bad in your area like they are in the Northeast.. your car's underside may take a pounding and scraping

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CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,324 iTrader: (1)	Do coilovers present the same issue with premature wear on the shocks?