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01-20-2013, 02:49 PM | #1 |
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Before/After H&R spring install on my 535i
I installed my H&R springs on my 2013 535i Msport a week ago. Car looks much better but slightly disappointed with the drop. I did a before and after measurement. My after measurement I did 1 week after the spring install to allow them to settle. Front came down just about 1" and the rear came down 5/8". Much less of a drop then the advertised 1.4" F 1.3" R.
Measurements were taken from the ground to the bottom of the fender, using the center cap on the wheels to center it. Measurements were 27 5/8" on all 4 corners. After in the front is 26 7/8" and rear 27" Here are the pics BEFORE AFTER |
01-23-2013, 09:41 PM | #5 |
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Are those 18"?
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01-24-2013, 05:55 AM | #7 |
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They are 18s. Reason being these are my snow wheels and tires. Didnt want to put snow tires on the factory 19s. I have a set of forgestar f14s waiting to go on when spring rolls around
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01-25-2013, 05:27 PM | #9 |
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Ride quality is still as smooth as stock. Still has a "floaty" feeling but not as bad. It tightened up the suspension some but I wouldn't say "OMG its a night and day difference" I am still riding on 18" snow tires, so handling isnt optimal at the moment.
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01-25-2013, 10:18 PM | #10 |
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Car is coming along nicely. Love what you have done so far.
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01-26-2013, 06:34 PM | #11 |
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Should've measured from the center cap to the bottom of the fender, not from the ground to the fender. Now you brought tire pressure into the equation.
Stance looks good though. |
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01-27-2013, 08:13 AM | #12 |
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Thanks! Have a few more parts to install, just waiting for it to warm up here in CT.
Tire pressure was identical, checked that before measuring both times. |
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