kiwi6539 3 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Hey Thinking about lowering my 530i. I don't want to have it sitting on the deck just lowered a bit, and still have a nice ride. it has orignal suspension in it a the moment and will look at shocks later when money allows. So any ideas on the springs to go for. Im new to bmws so not sure how many options there are. Also have seen some people only lowering the front. Is that a good idea or not? Cheers Edited February 16, 2009 by kiwi6539 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Wrong way round, shocks should come before springs. You wouldn’t buy a motorcycle with the intention of buying a helmet when money allows now would you! I would save a little longer and do the front shocks at the same time, some BOGE Turbo’ are a worthwhile replacement and are cheap, doing both at once will save on installation. Talk to our sponsor, he will sort you out with what you need.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Just for info I run Bilstein shocks and H&R sport springs in my E34 - rides fine (to me) but may be lower than what you're looking for Have more pics in the gallery showing height etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 have had a few options over the years . one car had jamex with boge turbo . sat lowish and was only a little floaty on high speed corner/bumps. had another with jamex and bilsteins , alot better sporty ride and sat low . i am just in the process of fitting some dobi springs to my wifes e34 with bilsteins . only a little lower and with sleightly stiffer ride . so if you dont want drop it down try the dobi's and with just munroes or someting . dont bother doing springs without shocks , will just handle realy bad . i have a pair of good low millage original spec munoe's for the front. do it once not twice . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 fwiw mtech setup will give you about 20 mm drop,still have big gap at front, back just over the top of the tyre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 makita do sum great springs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 makita do sum great springs. I've heard that too, very cheap too aye Marty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 I've heard that too, very cheap too aye Marty? dont know mate, my makita wasnt cheap good thing bout it, if it aint low enough,cut sum more off.too low,buy sum more springs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 dont know mate, my makita wasnt cheap good thing bout it, if it aint low enough,cut sum more off.too low,buy sum more springs I usually borrow a mates, hence cheap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi6539 3 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Cheers all for advice. Have noticed a knocking that started 3 days ago and getting worse. Have done the control arms, sway bar links so thinking the shocks might be knackered anyway. so might have to get it all done now. Does anyone no what else would cause knocking at low speed from front end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1527 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Accelerating from low speed or coasting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi6539 3 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Its happening when driving at low speeds. haven't testing it when coasting my guess is it would do it. It started 3 days ago and have got worse everyday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
