Is this low height normal? (Stock E90 with CH-R)

MGZT · 09-08-2010, 02:31 PM

... or the springs sag? I have an 08 and I just put these CH-R on the car with new BFG KDW tires
245-35-19 front
275-35-19 rears

I compared mine to other M3s at the dealer and they are higher than mine. There are barely any gaps on the rears as you can see in the iPhone pics below.

I just received my eibach springs, and now I can't decide if I should install them or not. It looks pretty low to me except the fronts.

so are these tires taller (couldn't be that much taller) or the springs sag?

Richbot · 09-08-2010, 02:40 PM

Looks normal to me with a 275/35-19 rear. My car with 275/40-18 rears has about the same rear fender gap (those two sizes are approximately the same diameter). The 275/40-18's are about 0.3" taller than the 265/40-18, I'm sure the difference is similar for the 19's.

STALKER · 09-08-2010, 02:42 PM

Do the KDWs run wide an square?
I run 255/35 and 275/35/19s and my rear does not have much gap with stock springs either.

MNm3 · 09-08-2010, 02:51 PM

I just installed the Eibachs on my 09 sedan and they do not do a whole lot to the ride height. I'm pretty sure mine have settled all the way, but especially in the rear, the springs don't lower the car more than maybe .5" or .6"

You should be fine.

I'm running 295/35 -18s for a track setup and there is more than enough room. The stock rears are just fine as well. My car is also my DD

KM3 · 09-08-2010, 03:17 PM

Another reason your car looks lower could be because the offsets of your new wheels are a bit more aggressive than stock, pushing the wheel further outward. This makes fender gap appear narrower.

Also, your 275/35/19 tire is a bit taller than stock, so combined with the above, you're filling out the wheel well a bit more, thereby making the car look like it's lower.

MGZT · 09-08-2010, 03:23 PM

Ahh I see... Thanks for the replies guys.

Stalker - no, those aren't wide and square, more like curved edges.

I guess I'll install the springs this weekend.

wisesoul · 09-17-2010, 11:04 PM

What taillights are those?

montreal red · 09-18-2010, 12:41 AM

the gap looks big because of your tire size. if you had 25/35/19 on the front, the front gap would be reduced as well. you should try this.

Spdrcrj · 09-18-2010, 10:03 AM

How did the spring swap go?

MGZT · 09-24-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisesoul

What taillights are those?

That's the OEM tail, 08 - I just put a red transparent layer on the white side

Montreal - yea, that's the stock spring. I just put the eibach springs and looks a lot better now

Spdrcrj - Spring install went fine. The rear looks the same to me, but I like the front now.

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MGZT Private First Class 9 Rep 125 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	Is this low height normal? (Stock E90 with CH-R) ... or the springs sag? I have an 08 and I just put these CH-R on the car with new BFG KDW tires 245-35-19 front 275-35-19 rears I compared mine to other M3s at the dealer and they are higher than mine. There are barely any gaps on the rears as you can see in the iPhone pics below. I just received my eibach springs, and now I can't decide if I should install them or not. It looks pretty low to me except the fronts. so are these tires taller (couldn't be that much taller) or the springs sag?
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Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Looks normal to me with a 275/35-19 rear. My car with 275/40-18 rears has about the same rear fender gap (those two sizes are approximately the same diameter). The 275/40-18's are about 0.3" taller than the 265/40-18, I'm sure the difference is similar for the 19's. __________________
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STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	Do the KDWs run wide an square? I run 255/35 and 275/35/19s and my rear does not have much gap with stock springs either. __________________
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MNm3 Lieutenant 68 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I just installed the Eibachs on my 09 sedan and they do not do a whole lot to the ride height. I'm pretty sure mine have settled all the way, but especially in the rear, the springs don't lower the car more than maybe .5" or .6" You should be fine. I'm running 295/35 -18s for a track setup and there is more than enough room. The stock rears are just fine as well. My car is also my DD __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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KM3 Formerly K335i 19 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	Another reason your car looks lower could be because the offsets of your new wheels are a bit more aggressive than stock, pushing the wheel further outward. This makes fender gap appear narrower. Also, your 275/35/19 tire is a bit taller than stock, so combined with the above, you're filling out the wheel well a bit more, thereby making the car look like it's lower. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 :: Jet Black :: Fox Red Extended :: Carbon Leather :: 6MT :: JRZ RS Suspension :: RD Sport Sways :: StopTech Trophy Brakes :: Cantrell Brake Cooling
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MGZT Private First Class 9 Rep 125 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	Ahh I see... Thanks for the replies guys. Stalker - no, those aren't wide and square, more like curved edges. I guess I'll install the springs this weekend.
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	the gap looks big because of your tire size. if you had 25/35/19 on the front, the front gap would be reduced as well. you should try this. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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