F10 550i on Eibach springs

mlai · 06-20-2011, 09:38 PM

Anybody know if ACS is stiffer or softer than Eibachs?

RR80 · 06-20-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RC3

I think this is common to most of our cars. The fuel tank side is higher than the other. Even when you have stock springs. Should not be the springs' issue.

Guys who have coilovers would adjust to level. Nothing we can do for ours.

This happen on bimmer and it's normal! that's whyI will go KW coilover if I plan for drop

SkiingMonkey · 06-20-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mlai

Anybody know if ACS is stiffer or softer than Eibachs?

Eibach's too stiff for you?! What happened to all the ravings about ride comfort

After looking at the prices of the Eibach's and ACS springs. I ordered the Eibach pro kit at a great price point.

mlai · 06-20-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiingMonkey

Eibach's too stiff for you?! What happened to all the ravings about ride comfort

After looking at the prices of the Eibach's and ACS springs. I ordered the Eibach pro kit at a great price point.

Just buyers remorse. I will grow out of it. Keep on wondering why I didn't get the Panamera also

SkiingMonkey · 06-20-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mlai

Just buyers remorse. I will grow out of it. Keep on wondering why I didn't get the Panamera also

Heh, what don't you like about the suspension?

Edit: BTW the panamera backside makes me cringe, I hate it, but that front is gorgeous! According to the porsche dealer the rest of the line up is supposed to adopt it soon. Test drove a bunch of porches before settling on the 5. Good compromise for me and the family.

mlai · 06-20-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiingMonkey

Heh, what don't you like about the suspension?

Edit: BTW the panamera backside makes me cringe, I hate it, but that front is gorgeous! According to the porsche dealer the rest of the line up is supposed to adopt it soon. Test drove a bunch of porches before settling on the 5. Good compromise for me and the family.

2 very very minor issues, which will happen with all lowering springs:

1) Although I like the reduction of wheel gap, I really have to slow down on up ramp, and speed bumps now. Otherwise, the front will scrape the ground.

2) Butt not used to feeling more of the road imperfections yet. To be honest, coming from the AMG C55, I think the stock suspension of that car nailed it in terms of the perfect balance between comfort and sport. The C55 corners like a race car, staying completely flat, great steering feel, and my butt didn't feel unnecessary road imperfections........ And the C55 give me such performance without an electronic adjustable suspension. But then, this is a 5 and not an M

So not entirely fair comparison.

SkiingMonkey · 06-20-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mlai

2 very very minor issues, which will happen with all lowering springs:

1) Although I like the reduction of wheel gap, I really have to slow down on up ramp, and speed bumps now. Otherwise, the front will scrape the ground.

2) Butt not used to feeling more of the road imperfections yet. To be honest, coming from the AMG C55, I think the stock suspension of that car nailed it in terms of the perfect balance between comfort and sport. The C55 corners like a race car, staying completely flat, great steering feel, and my butt didn't feel unnecessary road imperfections........ And the C55 give me such performance without an electronic adjustable suspension. But then, this is a 5 and not an M

So not entirely fair comparison.

Next mod....new dampeners?!

mlai · 06-20-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiingMonkey

Next mod....new dampeners?!

Can't. DHP.

528imsport · 06-21-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SkiingMonkey

Eibach's too stiff for you?! What happened to all the ravings about ride comfort

After looking at the prices of the Eibach's and ACS springs. I ordered the Eibach pro kit at a great price point.

congrats
Eibach pro kit is almost half the price of ACS

528imsport · 06-21-2011, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mlai

Just buyers remorse. I will grow out of it. Keep on wondering why I didn't get the Panamera also

yeah why did you not get it.
a member on the e60 got 1 and sold his e60.
he was going to get the F10 same as you but Panamera is much better.

528imsport · 06-21-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mlai

2 very very minor issues, which will happen with all lowering springs:

1) Although I like the reduction of wheel gap, I really have to slow down on up ramp, and speed bumps now. Otherwise, the front will scrape the ground.

2) Butt not used to feeling more of the road imperfections yet. To be honest, coming from the AMG C55, I think the stock suspension of that car nailed it in terms of the perfect balance between comfort and sport. The C55 corners like a race car, staying completely flat, great steering feel, and my butt didn't feel unnecessary road imperfections........ And the C55 give me such performance without an electronic adjustable suspension. But then, this is a 5 and not an M

So not entirely fair comparison.

that is why I never lower my cars.
many ppl dont like the road feel of BM car after driving a MB or Lexus but soon they will love it in the end and can not change back..
right now my e60 I can feel not just the road, I can feel ever stone on the road. I love it.

mlai · 06-21-2011, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pinguhk

yeah why did you not get it.
a member on the e60 got 1 and sold his e60.
he was going to get the F10 same as you but Panamera is much better.

Simple reason. F10 sit 5, Pan sit 4.

SkiingMonkey · 06-21-2011, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mlai

Can't. DHP.

Sure you can, your fancy new knob that changes settings just won't do anything

koby · 06-21-2011, 08:13 AM

Ok got mine installed today. Ride feels a bit firmer but it easily passed the comfort test of the family. Not finding the same issues w ramps that mlai is experiencing, so far the ramps I frequent have all been passed scrap free.

The ride height lowered by about 30mm and it's noticeably more complete. Stock suspension w 20" wheels look a bit high. Think it comes down to the gap to tire sidewalk height ratio. Now it looks like it rolled off the assembly line w 20s.

The only thing I've noticed so far is the camber of the wheels has increased and the top of the front wheel seems now tucks in bit at the top of the wheel well whereas it used to be flush. The rears are perfect and the tiny increase in camber gives the car a more meaningful stance.

Last thing, think wk didn't do the alignment properly and the car steers slightly to the left. Else I'm all good.

mlai · 06-21-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by koby

Ok got mine installed today. Ride feels a bit firmer but it easily passed the comfort test of the family. Not finding the same issues w ramps that mlai is experiencing, so far the ramps I frequent have all been passed scrap free.

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by koby

The ride height lowered by about 30mm and it's noticeably more complete. Stock suspension w 20" wheels look a bit high. Think it comes down to the gap to tire sidewalk height ratio. Now it looks like it rolled off the assembly line w 20s.

Ditto!

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Originally Posted by koby

Last thing, think wk didn't do the alignment properly and the car steers slightly to the left. Else I'm all good.

Yell at them! But they did mine right. Tested with a roundtrip test drive to the airport and I let my hands go and the car went straight as an arrow

koby · 06-21-2011, 08:49 AM

Sorry about the size of the picture... Haven't mastered the art of posting pictures....

WCf10 · 06-21-2011, 09:12 AM

Hi, new to the forum, would like to lower my f10 as well, any shop you guys recommend?

RC3 · 06-21-2011, 09:23 AM

Congrats koby. Looking good. You got the Bretyon GTS right?

RC3 · 06-21-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WCf10

Hi, new to the forum, would like to lower my f10 as well, any shop you guys recommend?

Depends on what springs or coilovers you want.

Try to look through the threads. Any you like spell out, we'll let you know.

WCf10 · 06-21-2011, 09:32 AM

Thanks RC3, looking at Eibach for the moment

WCf10 · 06-21-2011, 09:35 AM

You guys mentioned WK, may I know the location?

dyip99 · 06-21-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pinguhk

yeah why did you not get it.
a member on the e60 got 1 and sold his e60.
he was going to get the F10 same as you but Panamera is much better.

Well, his Panamera is 4S which cost about 1.7Mil.

Can get two F10 535I or the upcoming M5

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koby Private First Class 7 Rep 152 Posts Drives: E30/C9RS5/993/C8RS6/S2K Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BC iTrader: (0)	Ok got mine installed today. Ride feels a bit firmer but it easily passed the comfort test of the family. Not finding the same issues w ramps that mlai is experiencing, so far the ramps I frequent have all been passed scrap free. The ride height lowered by about 30mm and it's noticeably more complete. Stock suspension w 20" wheels look a bit high. Think it comes down to the gap to tire sidewalk height ratio. Now it looks like it rolled off the assembly line w 20s. The only thing I've noticed so far is the camber of the wheels has increased and the top of the front wheel seems now tucks in bit at the top of the wheel well whereas it used to be flush. The rears are perfect and the tiny increase in camber gives the car a more meaningful stance. Last thing, think wk didn't do the alignment properly and the car steers slightly to the left. Else I'm all good. Last edited by koby; 06-21-2011 at 08:48 AM..
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