Lowering on Eibach Pro only

SDW335 · 06-15-2010, 08:59 AM

Thinking about getting some springs to lower my stance, but also want wider tires ( 225/40 & 255/35 ). Has anyone done this or know anybody that has, and can tell me if rubbing will occur?

Cheers

M II · 06-15-2010, 10:43 AM

A lot of owners like the H&R springs which gives the 1 Series a "bulldog-like" stance.

As for the Eibachs, they're a bit softer and I've heard they have a pretty decent ride.

Castr_85M · 06-15-2010, 12:03 PM

Curious aswell

tgxmike · 06-15-2010, 12:29 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216413

List of all wheel/tire fitments, and what suspension they are running.

vv1803 · 06-15-2010, 02:32 PM

I had the Eibachs, I liked the stance better then HR. It drops more even around IMO. HR has the front lowered a bit more from my observation, aka the bull dog look mentioned above. Ride was smooth for DD but don't think you can take it auto-crossing.

SV Concepts III · 06-15-2010, 03:07 PM

Eibach has an even drop all around while H&R gives the car an aggressive rake. Depends on the look you prefer, they are both high quality and well regarded here.

infinitekidM2C · 06-15-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SDW335

Thinking about getting some springs to lower my stance, but also want wider tires ( 225/40 & 255/35 ). Has anyone done this or know anybody that has, and can tell me if rubbing will occur?

Cheers

I had the stock wheels with a fairly slammed ride. I changed to Nitto 555's with that 225 255 setup. No rubbing. Of course tire brands will have varying sidewalls, etc. so can't speak for other tire brands.

m 135 · 06-15-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SDW335

Thinking about getting some springs to lower my stance, but also want wider tires ( 225/40 & 255/35 ). Has anyone done this or know anybody that has, and can tell me if rubbing will occur?

Cheers

I have the eibach pro kit and dunlop star specs in the size you mention,the front went lower than i thought it would but i have no rubbing,i like the feel of the car alot more now.i also fitted the m3 front sway.

Chenry135 · 06-15-2010, 09:35 PM

I have Eibach's with Hankook V-12's 225, 255 and there is no rubbing at all.

Chenry135 · 06-15-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Eibach has an even drop all around while H&R gives the car an aggressive rake. Depends on the look you prefer, they are both high quality and well regarded here.

That's not the case at all. My Eibach's lowered the front a hell of a lot more than the rear.

SDW335 · 06-16-2010, 05:26 AM

M135 - Thanks for the feedback and PIC. That is exactly the profile I'm looking for. Do you have spacers installed?

m 135 · 06-16-2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SDW335

M135 - Thanks for the feedback and PIC. That is exactly the profile I'm looking for. Do you have spacers installed?

No spacers.

ianc · 06-16-2010, 10:45 AM

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My Eibach's lowered the front a hell of a lot more than the rear.

The front is dropped somewhat more than the rear with Eibach's, but still nowhere near the rake you get with the H&R's...

ianc

Chenry135 · 06-16-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ianc

The front is dropped somewhat more than the rear with Eibach's, but still nowhere near the rake you get with the H&R's...

ianc

Maybe I got the only Eibachs that didn't lower the rear much at all, but the fronts are tucking...

ianc · 06-16-2010, 07:23 PM

I dunno what to tell you? An install problem? This thread has some pics of my car after installing Eibachs:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378456

ianc

m 135 · 06-16-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chenry135

Maybe I got the only Eibachs that didn't lower the rear much at all, but the fronts are tucking...

I found this,tucking is a good way to describe the fronts,rears sit up a bit more but level out when you have a load in the boot (trunk).
It is probably the same drop all around because i think the rear sat up more on the stock suspension anyway.
I am used to the look now.

dreierc · 06-18-2010, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chenry135

That's not the case at all. My Eibach's lowered the front a hell of a lot more than the rear.

Same problem here with Eibach. Hate the raked look

I like the ride though, but going to upgrade for a more decent stance, to some of the KW's coilovers..

SiN55 · 06-18-2010, 06:55 AM

Agree, this is too much for me.

mkppk · 06-22-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s II

A lot of owners like the H&R springs which gives the 1 Series a "bulldog-like" stance.

As for the Eibachs, they're a bit softer and I've heard they have a pretty decent ride.

"Bulldog" or "RAKE"?

H&R pics I have seen look too low in front (in general, but especially compared to the rear)

Gimlet · 06-24-2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chenry135

I have Eibach's with Hankook V-12's 225, 255 and there is no rubbing at all.

Same setup on Breyton's - front is tucked, rear has a small gap. Love the stance, happy with the ride (a bit choppy for daily driving, but to be expected from just lowering springs). No rubbing issues at all.

ulrichd · 06-24-2010, 08:43 AM

Here's my 128 with Eibach/Koni FSD combo. NOt as low as some of the spring only pics. Perfect even drop, no rake and a nice ride to boot.

UdubBadger · 06-30-2010, 08:11 PM

^ how much did that combo run you if you don't mind me asking?

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vv1803 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 135i Graphite Gray 6spd Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I had the Eibachs, I liked the stance better then HR. It drops more even around IMO. HR has the front lowered a bit more from my observation, aka the bull dog look mentioned above. Ride was smooth for DD but don't think you can take it auto-crossing.
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SDW335 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BMW Drei-Reihen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (2)	M135 - Thanks for the feedback and PIC. That is exactly the profile I'm looking for. Do you have spacers installed?
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