Slamming an XI

Al_Swank · 02-01-2013, 09:36 AM

Hey guys I've always loved the look of the e46 wagons and want to do a build on one problem is I hear a lot of rumors that they can't be slammed or even lowered at all and it's scaring me away from picking one up.... So if anyone knows please tell me if it can be done and what I can do to avoid these problems people speak of. I want a serious drop, like barely drivable.

Help me out! Is it possible

choegatz · 02-01-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_Swank

Hey guys I've always loved the look of the e46 wagons and want to do a build on one problem is I hear a lot of rumors that they can't be slammed or even lowered at all and it's scaring me away from picking one up.... So if anyone knows please tell me if it can be done and what I can do to avoid these problems people speak of. I want a serious drop, like barely drivable.

Help me out! Is it possible

Probably gonna get hella hate for wanting it to be "barely drivable" lol.

Search bar always helps though.

SamDoe1 · 02-01-2013, 01:03 PM

Are you being serious or are we getting punk'd here?

Anything is possible and if you slam it, it will be inherently "barely driveable", uncomfortable, and unreliable.

You are aware that they made the wagon in RWD too right?

xDLXSFx · 02-01-2013, 01:06 PM

If you want to 'slam' a BMW don't get a Xi - something with the Front Axles and CV Boots tend to leak and get too much stress cause of it. I heard a modest drop of 1" to maybe 2" is alright, but also I heard tie-rods snap. I have an Xi myself, and researched the same thing just to find controversy on the subject. I dont see the reasoning in slamming cars, but if you want that, get a regular BMW with RWD - no problems there.

Kubica · 02-01-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_Swank

I want a serious drop, like barely drivable.

Why, are you an idiot or a moron? Or trying to impress an idiot or moron?

redbull 325is · 02-01-2013, 04:46 PM

They're fine for a decent drop (ie sports package rwd and some) but not for any hella flush stuff.

White_Knuckles · 02-02-2013, 02:36 PM

"Here comes the rain again"

I'm gonna hide from this one!

Ice Cold · 02-09-2013, 07:55 PM

Get yourself a RWD e46 and some racelands... They sound like they would suit you well

redbull 325is · 02-09-2013, 09:19 PM

^^ holy fender gap batman

Ice Cold · 02-09-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by redbull 325is

^^ holy fender gap batman

Welcome to the wonderful world of owning an xi

Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Bimmer App

02-01-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
Al_Swank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Baltimore,Maryland Posts: 13 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Slamming an XI Hey guys I've always loved the look of the e46 wagons and want to do a build on one problem is I hear a lot of rumors that they can't be slammed or even lowered at all and it's scaring me away from picking one up.... So if anyone knows please tell me if it can be done and what I can do to avoid these problems people speak of. I want a serious drop, like barely drivable. Help me out! Is it possible

02-01-2013, 04:46 PM	#6
redbull 325is Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 649 My Ride: 325xit/6 View My Garage	They're fine for a decent drop (ie sports package rwd and some) but not for any hella flush stuff. __________________ Royal Elite Club of 6 Speed Tourings - founder

02-02-2013, 02:36 PM	#7
White_Knuckles Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington (the state) Posts: 1,299 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	"Here comes the rain again" I'm gonna hide from this one! __________________ Anything made can be made Better

02-09-2013, 07:55 PM	#8
Ice Cold Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,115 My Ride: 2005 330xi View My Garage	Get yourself a RWD e46 and some racelands... They sound like they would suit you well __________________ Follow Me On Instagram: JamesMarshall_E46 My Progress Thread - How To Set a Signature - Black Sedans FTMFW -James-

02-09-2013, 09:19 PM	#9
redbull 325is Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 649 My Ride: 325xit/6 View My Garage	^^ holy fender gap batman __________________ Royal Elite Club of 6 Speed Tourings - founder

02-01-2013, 01:03 PM	#3
SamDoe1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 2,532 My Ride: 2004 330xi, 3 pedals View My Garage	Are you being serious or are we getting punk'd here? Anything is possible and if you slam it, it will be inherently "barely driveable", uncomfortable, and unreliable. You are aware that they made the wagon in RWD too right?

02-01-2013, 01:06 PM	#4
xDLXSFx Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: MN Posts: 32 My Ride: N/A View My Garage	If you want to 'slam' a BMW don't get a Xi - something with the Front Axles and CV Boots tend to leak and get too much stress cause of it. I heard a modest drop of 1" to maybe 2" is alright, but also I heard tie-rods snap. I have an Xi myself, and researched the same thing just to find controversy on the subject. I dont see the reasoning in slamming cars, but if you want that, get a regular BMW with RWD - no problems there.

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