Just lowered using H R Springs

horsepit · 06-01-2013, 12:28 PM

Just the springs installed. The fenders went from 29" in the front to 27" and 29.3 in the back to 27.3". So a 2" drop overall. And this is the first day. Hope there isn't more settling. I like it now, doesn't appear to rub so far anyway. Feels a lot tighter. I'll update after I get a few hundred miles on it. Would post pictures but don't know how to do that from my phone.

trelos78 · 06-01-2013, 03:09 PM

How much did they cost you? If you don't mind me asking

horsepit · 06-01-2013, 03:11 PM

$300 for the springs and $580 to put them in. Plus an alignment.

Vinfast · 06-01-2013, 03:21 PM

My 550i went down at least 2" ---- and then they went lower into the slammed look before I took them off and went with ACS.

horsepit · 06-01-2013, 03:39 PM

Wow. That won't be good. Sure a lot of people here that like them though.

trelos78 · 06-01-2013, 07:15 PM

My cousin owns a shop so installation won't be an issue. Where did you purchase them from?

horsepit · 06-01-2013, 07:52 PM

My email is MTS@PacAire.com. Email me and I'll forward you the invoice Monday when I get back to my computer.

horsepit · 06-08-2013, 11:22 AM

Finally settled to 26.75" front and 27" back. So right at 2.25" drop. The car's suspension is definitely tighter but be prepare to give up ride quality. It does feel a lot more of the road due to loss of travel. At first it felt a little like a slammed car. Kind of bounce but now I'd say just tighter. Your luxury car will no longer ride like one, even in Comfort. That said it is fun and looks "Bitchin" so it's worth it.

horsepit · 06-11-2013, 03:34 PM

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BeemER13 · 06-11-2013, 03:46 PM

Wow are others getting over 2" drop from H&R??? That's a hella drop! I'm about to install H&R too so wondering now.

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 06-11-2013, 04:08 PM

Looks great.

Mine has a little more gap but my tires are also a bit lower profile.

Vinfast · 06-11-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by horsepit

Looks great! What size are you wheels and tires?

remmib · 06-12-2013, 11:16 AM

Very nice, looks very low for a H&R drop.

horsepit · 06-13-2013, 09:54 AM

AG wheels 20x10.5 ET38 with Mich PSS 295/30 rear and 20x9 ET35 with 255/35 front. I think I could have gone a lot less offset in the front.

horsepit · 06-13-2013, 10:13 AM

Test

mk47 · 06-15-2013, 11:19 AM

Looks great. I have a the same set up with different size tires. Does your tires rub at all?

horsepit · 06-17-2013, 10:35 AM

Does not seem to. Have had five people in it also.

hyperboost · 06-22-2013, 12:29 AM

the drop and the wheel/tire combo is nice!

Andy H. · 06-22-2013, 03:27 PM

Looking good!

mdrobc13 · 06-23-2013, 01:15 AM

Yeah I have H&Rs too and a similar set up with 20" Giovanni Lindo's. So far no real problems with the lowered stance. Cars is tighter and has more sport feel. I also had Dinan Shockware done too so its all good now. Besides I don't drive in comfort mode really at all. Sport+ and sport mode mostly for me. Here's mine in both summer 20" and winter 19" setups.

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horsepit Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 550i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ventura iTrader: (0)	Just lowered using H R Springs Just the springs installed. The fenders went from 29" in the front to 27" and 29.3 in the back to 27.3". So a 2" drop overall. And this is the first day. Hope there isn't more settling. I like it now, doesn't appear to rub so far anyway. Feels a lot tighter. I'll update after I get a few hundred miles on it. Would post pictures but don't know how to do that from my phone.
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horsepit Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 550i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ventura iTrader: (0)	Finally settled to 26.75" front and 27" back. So right at 2.25" drop. The car's suspension is definitely tighter but be prepare to give up ride quality. It does feel a lot more of the road due to loss of travel. At first it felt a little like a slammed car. Kind of bounce but now I'd say just tighter. Your luxury car will no longer ride like one, even in Comfort. That said it is fun and looks "Bitchin" so it's worth it.
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horsepit Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 550i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ventura iTrader: (0)	AG wheels 20x10.5 ET38 with Mich PSS 295/30 rear and 20x9 ET35 with 255/35 front. I think I could have gone a lot less offset in the front.
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horsepit Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 550i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ventura iTrader: (0)	Does not seem to. Have had five people in it also. __________________ 2014 F10 550i Space Gray\| Avant Garde M355 20x9 ET35 + 20x10.5 ET38 \| Michelin PSS 255/35 + 295/30 \|
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