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      02-20-2011, 09:48 PM   #23
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mines not an m sport, i have the regular sports package only!
im getting coils on in the next few weeks!
congrats man, for getting your new KW V3. i know the KW V3 will be way better than the H&R springs. but what's your feedback on the H&R? I wanna hold on the coilovers switching and just do the H&R for the time being.
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      02-21-2011, 03:59 AM   #24
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I don't know if the rims can be bought in Europe. I bought them from **********s.com, but they are JWL wheels which I think come from Japan.
Thanks, from the prices quoted the rims that you bought are made in Taiwan and not Japan.

Rims from Japan usually cost $700-$900 per piece or even more for brands like Neez.

Are you satisfied with the quality of your 20inch rims?
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      02-21-2011, 11:31 AM   #25
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Yes, I'm satisfied with the quality -- I was just going by the JWL that is stamped into the inside of the wheel.
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Yes, I'm satisfied with the quality -- I was just going by the JWL that is stamped into the inside of the wheel.
Thanks for the reply, I'm seriously thinking of getting the rims from **********s as well....assuming they will ship to Singapore.

The JWL you see stamped is probably some kind of quality assurance thing from what I've read.
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      02-21-2011, 10:15 PM   #27
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You may be right about the quality assurance stamp -- I just can't believe how the looks of the car have drastically changed with the 20"rims and lowering compared to the stock M-sport wheels and tires -- also, no more bounce or floating in the front and the steering feels much tighter. Since this is my first time lowering, I'm hoping for normal tire wear -- my dealer's shop foreman freaked out when I told him I lowered it. He went into this big story about how difficult it is to align the 5 series comparing it to geometry experiment. He did tell me how great it looked though. I guess I can always put the stock springs back on, but once I've seen it and driven it lowered, I don't know if I can go back.
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      02-22-2011, 03:35 AM   #28
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      02-25-2011, 01:40 AM   #29
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Maybe the M-sport is lower initially. Who knows. Are you getting KW or H&R? Let me know how it goes.
It is my understanding that the 550i takes different springs then the other model 5-series F10's?

Did you get the springs made specifically for the 550i?

It is my understanding that they are not available until April (or perhaps just out of stock, but I was under the impression they have not been released yet by H&R for the 550i).

Might explain why you think the front seems too low for your taste being that the motor is heavier in the 550i (I would assume) and may be the only reason for different springs.

RD Sport has some fine print about only BMW or RD Sport authorized shop doing the install on "vehicles with active suspension option code 221" due to electronic alignment and/or programing may be required to restore active suspension settings
-Wondering if this is what your tech at BMW was talking about.

RD Sport also list a more expensive set of springs for the adaptive drive which does not make sense, but nothing on their website about different springs for the 550i (although I am being told they do have springs specific to the 550i)

Regardless, your car looks great.

I have a black 550i too and these are my spring woes so for now I might just throw the wheels on and see what pans out in the way of springs over the next month and look more into this electronic alignment and programing. I am going to hate that fender gap in the meantime (especially with new 20's and lower profile tires).

Simple mods are never simple.
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      02-25-2011, 08:15 AM   #30
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Very sweet! The F10 is one car that definitely needs to be lowered to look right. At the moment mine looks like an SUV!
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      02-25-2011, 12:27 PM   #31
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      02-25-2011, 12:42 PM   #32
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It is my understanding that the 550i takes different springs then the other model 5-series F10's?

Did you get the springs made specifically for the 550i?

It is my understanding that they are not available until April (or perhaps just out of stock, but I was under the impression they have not been released yet by H&R for the 550i).

Might explain why you think the front seems too low for your taste being that the motor is heavier in the 550i (I would assume) and may be the only reason for different springs.

RD Sport has some fine print about only BMW or RD Sport authorized shop doing the install on "vehicles with active suspension option code 221" due to electronic alignment and/or programing may be required to restore active suspension settings
-Wondering if this is what your tech at BMW was talking about.

RD Sport also list a more expensive set of springs for the adaptive drive which does not make sense, but nothing on their website about different springs for the 550i (although I am being told they do have springs specific to the 550i)

Regardless, your car looks great.

I have a black 550i too and these are my spring woes so for now I might just throw the wheels on and see what pans out in the way of springs over the next month and look more into this electronic alignment and programing. I am going to hate that fender gap in the meantime (especially with new 20's and lower profile tires).

Simple mods are never simple.
Yes, I got the springs especially for the 550i. The spring part numbers are different for the 550i, and the 535 and 528 according to the h&r website. I also called them to verify after I ordered the springs from **********s.com

My BMW tech guy was talking about how difficult the rear is to align without electronic help, but my tire shop said that everything looked fine, and the lowering didn't even move the alignment but a small amount. He's a friend of mine and knows his stuff.

Alan, at **********s.com is a BMW suspension guru, and he only recommends H&R. To me, the RD springs are way too expensive and the ride is still to high.

I agree with you, I couldn't stand my car sitting that high. I've never seen a BMW sitting that high with a sport suspension. It must be that way because of the adjustable suspension. I'm getting used to my car's front end now and am starting to like it. I think it's because it's such a contrast from how high it was sitting. Now, it looks more like my 08 550 M-sport's suspension.

It has completely changed the way the car drives -- much more composed, no more bounce in the front end on acceleration and braking -- and it's amazing that it rides smoother and less jittery with lowering springs, 20"wheels and lower profile tires than the stock suspension and wheels with run flats.

I couldn't imagine going back to the stock springs. Let me know what you decide and show some pics!
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      02-25-2011, 03:45 PM   #33
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Yes, I got the springs especially for the 550i. The spring part numbers are different for the 550i, and the 535 and 528 according to the h&r website. I also called them to verify after I ordered the springs from **********s.com
Thank you, I'll check with ********** for the 550i springs.

Glad to hear you didn't get the wrong springs installed...
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      02-25-2011, 05:29 PM   #34
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Me too. Good luck with the installs.
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My wife managed to snag (probably the last set in stock in the country) a set specific for the 550i. So I am happy to be getting mine installed next week instead of April.

So here is the car awaiting a drop in the (now much shorter) meantime:

Loving the Forgestar (and I am coming from HRE 890R's FWIW to others looking at Forgestar)...

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494077

Also Kudos to the guys at SonicMS as always!.
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      02-26-2011, 04:55 AM   #36
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Wow, fantastic car. The M6 rims suit the car perfectly.
They look like 20 inch versions of the M sport wheels style 351M no?

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      02-26-2011, 10:11 AM   #37
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My wife managed to snag (probably the last set in stock in the country) a set specific for the 550i. So I am happy to be getting mine installed next week instead of April.

So here is the car awaiting a drop in the (now much shorter) meantime:

Loving the Forgestar (and I am coming from HRE 890R's FWIW to others looking at Forgestar)...

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494077

Also Kudos to the guys at SonicMS as always!.
I bet you can't wait to lower your baby -- you're right, the height makes it look like an SUV. Lowering it will make it look awesome.
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awesome! m-sport ftw!!!!
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      03-02-2011, 05:32 PM   #39
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amazing f10. is that carbon black? sapphire black doesnt come in the 550 m-sport does it?
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      03-02-2011, 06:05 PM   #40
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very nice, love the black when its clean
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i got same set, waiting for a better weather here to put them on... btw, people who want to buy them look on ebay they're like $7xx+ shipping
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      03-02-2011, 07:21 PM   #42
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amazing f10. is that carbon black? sapphire black doesnt come in the 550 m-sport does it?
It's jet black.
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      03-02-2011, 10:42 PM   #43
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Are you running any spacers with these wheels?
Do you have any additional pictures of the front now that the car is settled?

Looks great with the 20s.
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      03-03-2011, 11:55 AM   #44
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No, I don't have any spacers on the 20s. The 19s of the same style have to have spacers though. I'll have to take a few more pics now that it's settled and post them.
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