How to lift a 128i for taller ride height?

wilson29 · 09-05-2015, 01:53 PM

Gents,
I live on a dirt road and it would be great if I could get a little more ride height on this 128i. Anyone have any solutions I should consider?

Ginger_Extract · 09-05-2015, 11:40 PM

No real off the shelf solutions, but speaking generally, research "coil spring spacers." That might lead you to a solution.

HP Autosport · 09-06-2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wilson29

Gents,
I live on a dirt road and it would be great if I could get a little more ride height on this 128i. Anyone have any solutions I should consider?

Install OE none sport 135i springs.

smrtypants44 · 09-06-2015, 10:40 PM

What about x1 springs?

HP Autosport · 09-06-2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by smrtypants44

What about x1 springs?

Possibly...no experience with those. May be too high?

brocklanders · 09-07-2015, 09:09 AM

Just a thought, how about e90 springs and dampers. They weigh more so maybe on a one series it will sit higher. What are your thoughts on that Harold?

andrey_gta · 09-08-2015, 08:40 AM

If your 128i has Msport/sport suspention - install stock 135i MSport/Sport springs = gain 10mm up front.

To get additional height at front use - e30 front spting perches. 8mm gain.

Dinan camber plates 8mm gain.

or OE BMW rough road plates e46, e9x, e8x - 20mm gain

Rear: rough-road e9x e87 6mm spring pads, bmw part.

HP Autosport · 09-08-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by brocklanders

Just a thought, how about e90 springs and dampers. They weigh more so maybe on a one series it will sit higher. What are your thoughts on that Harold?

Yes, you will get a significant ride increase with E9x springs.

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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	If your 128i has Msport/sport suspention - install stock 135i MSport/Sport springs = gain 10mm up front. To get additional height at front use - e30 front spting perches. 8mm gain. Dinan camber plates 8mm gain. or OE BMW rough road plates e46, e9x, e8x - 20mm gain Rear: rough-road e9x e87 6mm spring pads, bmw part. __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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