Help choosing lowering springs

Mflara20 · 09-23-2012, 02:53 PM

Hey I wanna lower my 330xi and I'm thinking on going with eibach pro kit springs but I really don't know what else to buy to get more low, and must have things to complete the job right. What are you guys running right now? Thank for any feedback

dopey88 · 09-23-2012, 03:29 PM

H&R race springs will get you lower and a flat stance any lower you might want to look at coil overs

Mflara20 · 09-23-2012, 04:38 PM

Do u know any legit website?

Bmw0224 · 09-23-2012, 04:45 PM

Tirerack.com and turner

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ModBargains III · 09-24-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mflara20

Do u know any legit website?

Or you can find lots of suspension parts from us as well. Take a look at our most ordered options:

Eibach Pro-Kit Springs for BMW E46 3-Series / M3

H&R Race Springs BMW E46 3 Series

I hope that helps! PM/Email if you have any questions or you can call me at 714.582.3330 extension 8002, ask for Jurrian when you call

illestminimike · 10-01-2012, 03:22 AM

It's good idea to replace your shocks as well. I say get coil overs.

Mflara20 · 10-02-2012, 09:27 AM

What the worst it can happen if I don't Change them

sedanpowersc · 10-02-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mflara20

What the worst it can happen if I don't Change them

Youll be driving around on blown shocks and your handling will be ****, lowering springs are great if you already have new shocks but if not youll need new shocks soon which combined with springs are gonna run you ~$700-800 at which point you might as well spend the extra $200-300 and get adjustable ride height and dampening control

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jerseyzillest · 10-02-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sedanpowersc

Youll be driving around on blown shocks and your handling will be ****, lowering springs are great if you already have new shocks but if not youll need new shocks soon which combined with springs are gonna run you ~$700-800 at which point you might as well spend the extra $200-300 and get adjustable ride height and dampening control

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Not true, you can run the lowering springs without worrying, you'll only spend about 200 or so on springs and just throw them on. It's a great deal for someone trying to lower their car without breaking the bank.

sedanpowersc · 10-02-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jerseyzillest

Not true, you can run the lowering springs without worrying, you'll only spend about 200 or so on springs and just throw them on. It's a great deal for someone trying to lower their car without breaking the bank.

Yeah and if you have stock shocks it wont be long till they blow

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Stiggles · 10-02-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jerseyzillest

Not true, you can run the lowering springs without worrying, you'll only spend about 200 or so on springs and just throw them on. It's a great deal for someone trying to lower their car without breaking the bank.

Wrong.

///MPR77 · 10-02-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jerseyzillest

Not true, you can run the lowering springs without worrying, you'll only spend about 200 or so on springs and just throw them on. It's a great deal for someone trying to lower their car without breaking the bank.

Where are you getting your info from?

You are absolutely wrong.

Mflara20 · 10-03-2012, 09:44 PM

Who I should listen to?

Stiggles · 10-04-2012, 08:10 AM

Anyone but the guy saying to run lowering springs without changing stock shocks/struts.

Post a reasonable budget and you'll be pointed in the right direction.
Lowering a 330xi defeats the purpose of the car IMO.

El Polo · 10-04-2012, 08:40 AM

Lowering springs without matching dampers will get you a bouncy ride to start with, and it will worsen with time until dampers actually fail.

Sorry if this post doesn't make sense. I am writing on a cell phone.

Mflara20 · 10-06-2012, 09:20 PM

Where can I buy dampers from?

sneakingword · 10-17-2012, 10:18 PM

HEY Mflara20 i notice u live in ILLonios nice to meet someone around the area i live in addison WEll im trying to get springs to at this very second but i dont know if my ride will be the same as the stock ride

sedanpowersc · 10-17-2012, 10:59 PM

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HEY Mflara20 i notice u live in ILLonios nice to meet someone around the area i live in addison WEll im trying to get springs to at this very second but i dont know if my ride will be the same as the stock ride

No, it won't, it'll obviously ride lower and generally will be stiffer than stock

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Nyght · 10-18-2012, 02:54 AM

Yeah. I currently have Vogtland Springs in my M3 for about 15-20k miles I would say they are pretty close to stock as far as ride quality at first but my ride quality has gotten worse over time. I just ordered some KW v2 coilovers should be coming in either friday or Saturday. I know they are pricey but it really is worth it in the end.

sneakingword · 10-18-2012, 02:15 PM

So basicallyy springs arent the way to go????????????

09-23-2012, 02:53 PM	#1
Mflara20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elgin illinois Posts: 244 My Ride: 2002 330xi View My Garage	Help choosing lowering springs Hey I wanna lower my 330xi and I'm thinking on going with eibach pro kit springs but I really don't know what else to buy to get more low, and must have things to complete the job right. What are you guys running right now? Thank for any feedback

10-01-2012, 03:22 AM	#6
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,924 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	It's good idea to replace your shocks as well. I say get coil overs. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

10-04-2012, 08:40 AM	#15
El Polo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 451 My Ride: 99 black 328i View My Garage	Lowering springs without matching dampers will get you a bouncy ride to start with, and it will worsen with time until dampers actually fail. Sorry if this post doesn't make sense. I am writing on a cell phone. Last edited by El Polo; 10-04-2012 at 08:40 AM.

10-18-2012, 02:54 AM	#19
Nyght Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 35 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Yeah. I currently have Vogtland Springs in my M3 for about 15-20k miles I would say they are pretty close to stock as far as ride quality at first but my ride quality has gotten worse over time. I just ordered some KW v2 coilovers should be coming in either friday or Saturday. I know they are pricey but it really is worth it in the end. __________________ 2005 M3 Jet Black SMGII Exterior:ZCP/CSL Wheels Carbon Fiber CSL Trunk. Remus Exhaust. Black Exhaust Tips. Matte Black Kidney Grills and Gills. Engine:AFE Intake, TurnerMotorSport Lightweight Pulley Power Kit, Supersprint Headers (Catless) 1 AR20 and 1 magnaflow resonator on stock mid pipe. Supersprint X-pipe Activeautowerke Tune. S85 Swap in progress est: Late 2013 :)

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09-23-2012, 03:29 PM	#2
dopey88 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 22 My Ride: e46 323i, e90 325i View My Garage	H&R race springs will get you lower and a flat stance any lower you might want to look at coil overs

09-23-2012, 04:38 PM	#3
Mflara20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elgin illinois Posts: 244 My Ride: 2002 330xi View My Garage	Do u know any legit website?

09-23-2012, 04:45 PM	#4
Bmw0224 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Salinas Posts: 154 My Ride: 2003 BMW 325i View My Garage	Tirerack.com and turner Sent from my ADR6400L using Bimmer App

10-02-2012, 09:27 AM	#7
Mflara20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elgin illinois Posts: 244 My Ride: 2002 330xi View My Garage	What the worst it can happen if I don't Change them

10-03-2012, 09:44 PM	#13
Mflara20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elgin illinois Posts: 244 My Ride: 2002 330xi View My Garage	Who I should listen to?

10-04-2012, 08:10 AM	#14
Stiggles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,719 My Ride: Was built Fri 13th View My Garage	Anyone but the guy saying to run lowering springs without changing stock shocks/struts. Post a reasonable budget and you'll be pointed in the right direction. Lowering a 330xi defeats the purpose of the car IMO.

10-06-2012, 09:20 PM	#16
Mflara20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elgin illinois Posts: 244 My Ride: 2002 330xi View My Garage	Where can I buy dampers from?

10-17-2012, 10:18 PM	#17
sneakingword Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 14 My Ride: e46 325i 03 View My Garage	HEY Mflara20 i notice u live in ILLonios nice to meet someone around the area i live in addison WEll im trying to get springs to at this very second but i dont know if my ride will be the same as the stock ride

10-18-2012, 02:15 PM	#20
sneakingword Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 14 My Ride: e46 325i 03 View My Garage	So basicallyy springs arent the way to go????????????