Lowering advice - E39

[mystery39 0]

Hi all, I've recently bought an E39 I'm looking at lowering - I've heard good things about Snells Springs for compression, but I've got a few questions. I picked up a set of lowering springs (down springs i think they are) for an E39, but they were from a wagon - I figure the rear springs will be stiffer and therefore need compressing to sit correctly in a sedan? Is this a better option than compressing all four standard springs? And will I need to get my shocks shortened? I'm wanting to go right down to the legal limit.

Thanks in advance!

[*Glenn* 854]

Compressing is a NO No

You need proper springs but Keith @ H&R is out of them.

His number is 021378902 if you want to talk to him and get the right advice. He might have springs coming

If you do a minimal drop you wont have to shorten shocks

For a really good ride...Buy a set of Bilsteins of Ebay and do a 30mm in the front & 50mm in the rear drop to level the car up, as the E39's tend to be a bit arse high. Better wheels would also set it off

Edited January 27, 2009 by *Glenn*

[diablo23 1]

you can also call up mag and turbo and see if they will do a spring match up .they lowered a 525 the other week back right on the 100mm limit with tien bmw springs in the front and mazda rx6 springs in the rear. all captive and handles fine, prolly will get them to do my 7 if i cant get h&r lowering stage two kit

[BM WORLD 1258]

i have a set of shocks and springs .

Edited January 28, 2009 by Brent HARTGE535i

[Mash 0]

check out my bmw e39 thread, mines on legal 100mm compressed all around, rides sweet as shortened shocks.

But i do think they have sagged ...