06-16-2011, 07:36 PM | #1 |
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Lowering springs and spacers
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I'm new here. Would like to know if there are lowering springs (no need for coilovers for me) available and what's the drop they give? Any of you using spacers and what's the maximum size that can be used on the 1M? Thank you |
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You can get a away with a 5mm front and 10mm rear spacers. |
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06-16-2011, 11:48 PM | #3 |
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Thank you for the quick reply. Appreciated.
Do you know what's the part number because, on Eibach website, specific springs for the 1M are not available. Thank you |
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06-17-2011, 12:25 AM | #5 |
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A properly designed spring kit will have 1M specific application. I am sure Eibach will come up with a kit soon.
Although the suspension parts are mostly carried over from M3, 1M's wheel base (104.7" vs 108.7"), weight (3362 lb vs 3704 lb), and therefore handling characteristics are quite different than the M3, so don't just get the M3 version.
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06-17-2011, 12:57 PM | #7 |
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Thank you both for your advise. Still got time before I get the car.
What brand of spacers would you recommend? Are the coming with everything needed to make it work... longer studs, etc? Thank you |
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06-17-2011, 08:34 PM | #8 |
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i would skip with the springs and save up/hold off for a proper coilover suspension. an updated set of springs will wear your shocks out sooner than later. even though the spring rate of the m3 is pretty damn close to that of the 1M i would wait for a 1M specific rate. when it comes to spacers i have yet to take measurements on my car but i would do a 8-10mm and a 10-12mm
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06-17-2011, 10:56 PM | #9 |
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Take a look at this sticky. Some very good information on spacers from TMS.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336209
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06-18-2011, 12:26 AM | #10 |
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Ok thank you very much.
Let me know when you've mesured/tested spacers on your car. I know 5 and 10 will work as told earlier. Let me know if you think wider will still work without rubbing. Thanks |
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Wheel removal for spacers
When removing the rear wheel on a 2011 135i to install spacers, is there a need to mess with or disengage the Tire Pressure Monitor System?
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07-04-2011, 09:14 PM | #13 |
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^Nope.
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BtW I would advise getting Studs. It is so much easier to change tires with them. Since I am a lady, I don't have the strength to slap the tires on with bolts. I use the studs with the 19 mm Alloy wheel nuts from Rogue Engineering. These are longer than the usual nuts. I have SSR wheels and the opening are very tight. Also they don't rust. Another thing about the Rogue Engineering spacers is they have a place for you to pry them off with a screw driver head. Again because I am not strong the spacer can be a b**ch to get off after a winter. The above is essentially the setup I have been using since 1994 with my first BMW. Hope this helps. holly |
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