Eibach inbound

Bmw doubles · 02-19-2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kthxbai

I have XDrive would you guys recommend going with H&R or eibach?

I went with Eibach because they also produce springs for ACS and their choices in ride height was not as aggressive.

Luki · 02-22-2016, 04:18 AM

From my couple of days drive I must say that the comfort on Eibach is very similar to the OEM.
Bit stiffer but it is rather to be noticed by me who knows how it was before

Car however goes through corners much better and there is less "floating "

EL Jeffe 5 · 02-25-2016, 01:49 PM

I was thinking about ordering Eibach srings for my 2013 550i I does have adaptive suspension.
But eibach only have .8 rear and .8 front I wouldn't want to have front sticking up more than my rear. I was wondering if anybody have similar situation with adaptive suspension on 550i
what are my options here?

lsturbointeg · 02-25-2016, 04:34 PM

Have you guys gotten the alignment done yet?

Bmw doubles · 02-25-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Have you guys gotten the alignment done yet?

Not yet because I'm replacing my front shocks then I will. Surprisingly the car is not pulling after the install and bad shock.

Luki · 02-26-2016, 03:39 AM

Ebach pro kit has made my front lower than the rear while on OEM springs it was opposite way.
Eibach spec says pro kit lowers the car same on front & rear.
However from experience of many drivers usually front gets lower what in principal is positive.
So I predict it would be same for your ride.

Bmw doubles · 02-26-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

I was thinking about ordering Eibach srings for my 2013 550i I does have adaptive suspension.
But eibach only have .8 rear and .8 front I wouldn't want to have front sticking up more than my rear. I was wondering if anybody have similar situation with adaptive suspension on 550i
what are my options here?

I bought Eibach because front was supposed to be lower then the rear. I'll put a pic soon, but it has settled and looks like it was an even drop. I even considered putting the stock springs back into the rear.

Luki · 02-26-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

I bought Eibach because front was supposed to be lower then the rear. I'll put a pic soon, but it has settled and looks like it was an even drop. I even considered putting the stock springs back into the rear.

Has the springs been correctly chosen for your ride ?
I am talking about the min/max kg on front & rear axle.
Might be that this is the reason why you have this lowering...

Bmw doubles · 03-11-2016, 12:19 AM

Just a quick update. I've blown the stock shocks in less then two days after the installation. Even with blown shocks the springs have still improved the ride quality. Imagine that how shitty the stock setup is. Koni's have been ordered and suspension will be complete and actually hold power. "Hold power" you say? Yup, suspension bottomed out and the turbos purged! A sensor on the chassis or on the motor detected too much engine movement or something and made an attempt to save the motor. So yes, suspension equals power and performance.

lsturbointeg · 03-11-2016, 12:21 AM

Another reason why I decided to go coilovers. OEM shocks aren't meant for lowering long term..
Eventually they will leak and need to be replaced

Bmw doubles · 03-11-2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Another reason why I decided to go coilovers. OEM shocks aren't meant for lowering long term..
Eventually they will leak and need to be replaced

Not even short term. 2 days! I ordered the Koni Sport adjustable, they're a perfect match for my Eibach sport springs. I prefer damper adjustments over height configurations.

Bmw doubles · 03-19-2016, 07:58 PM

Can ya see a difference?

lsturbointeg · 03-20-2016, 08:12 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

not really?

Bmw doubles · 03-20-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

not really?

Haha I'll try agin

malahhaor · 05-29-2016, 02:29 AM

thank you guys for all the info. i just purchased a 535xi and would love to do sways and springs. all of this info helps allot.

02-22-2016, 04:18 AM	#46
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EL Jeffe 5 Major 612 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I was thinking about ordering Eibach srings for my 2013 550i I does have adaptive suspension. But eibach only have .8 rear and .8 front I wouldn't want to have front sticking up more than my rear. I was wondering if anybody have similar situation with adaptive suspension on 550i what are my options here?
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02-26-2016, 03:39 AM	#50
Luki Poland approaching... 24 Rep 264 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warsaw iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW F10 [0.00]	Ebach pro kit has made my front lower than the rear while on OEM springs it was opposite way. Eibach spec says pro kit lowers the car same on front & rear. However from experience of many drivers usually front gets lower what in principal is positive. So I predict it would be same for your ride. __________________ F10, Styling 312, Eibach Pro Kit, Black Grill
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03-11-2016, 12:19 AM	#53
Bmw doubles Dream crusher 984 Rep 2,421 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: westside iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535 [0.00]	Just a quick update. I've blown the stock shocks in less then two days after the installation. Even with blown shocks the springs have still improved the ride quality. Imagine that how shitty the stock setup is. Koni's have been ordered and suspension will be complete and actually hold power. "Hold power" you say? Yup, suspension bottomed out and the turbos purged! A sensor on the chassis or on the motor detected too much engine movement or something and made an attempt to save the motor. So yes, suspension equals power and performance. __________________ 535i MIssion Performance, PS2, Helix HPFP Kit, Wagner FMIC, Spec 3 clutch, Steel SMF, Wolf Racing CP, UUC SSK, GFB dv, SprintBooster, Custom Dynomax Exhaust, M5 Sways, Eibach OE Springs, Koni Sports Adjustable, Custom Short Ram CAI IG: @bmwdoubles
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03-11-2016, 12:21 AM	#54
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Another reason why I decided to go coilovers. OEM shocks aren't meant for lowering long term.. Eventually they will leak and need to be replaced __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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03-19-2016, 07:58 PM	#56
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03-20-2016, 08:12 AM	#57
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05-29-2016, 02:29 AM	#59
malahhaor Enlisted Member 5 Rep 41 Posts Drives: F10 535I xD, F30 328i xD Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	thank you guys for all the info. i just purchased a 535xi and would love to do sways and springs. all of this info helps allot.
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