lowering a BS
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2014 E63s
lowering a BS
being that the car is sitting on coil overs, how low can you adjust on factory suspension? i read of a few replacing springs but why would it be necessary? thanks
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Usually the front only requires a couple mm lower and it looks damn good (unless you are purposely trying to get the slammed look). Just remember if you lower more than just a few mm you will likely want an alignment.
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You can drop an inch without too much drama. It improves looks but doesn't really help handling. Some of the replancement springs stiffen the chassis for track duty. I found the problem with lowering is hitting the shock bump stops which makes it handle like a 500hp go kart. Not very good for the track as your always trying to catch the rearend since the springs go to infininity. My newest setup is shorter springs with longer shock travel. Haven't had a chance to test on the track yet but it feels great on the freeway on and off ramps.
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Gorgeous car Jim.
I dont have a BS yet(just started looking) but when I do it'll never see the track. The lowering would strictly be for appearance but ride quality will play a big role. Would the lowest factory setting be too rough for LA roads?
I also noticed many add spacers to offset the wheels, does it have any effect on the ride/handling and would it make more sense to replace the wheels with a desired offset?
I dont have a BS yet(just started looking) but when I do it'll never see the track. The lowering would strictly be for appearance but ride quality will play a big role. Would the lowest factory setting be too rough for LA roads?
I also noticed many add spacers to offset the wheels, does it have any effect on the ride/handling and would it make more sense to replace the wheels with a desired offset?
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Gorgeous car Jim.
I dont have a BS yet(just started looking) but when I do it'll never see the track. The lowering would strictly be for appearance but ride quality will play a big role. Would the lowest factory setting be too rough for LA roads?
I also noticed many add spacers to offset the wheels, does it have any effect on the ride/handling and would it make more sense to replace the wheels with a desired offset?
I dont have a BS yet(just started looking) but when I do it'll never see the track. The lowering would strictly be for appearance but ride quality will play a big role. Would the lowest factory setting be too rough for LA roads?
I also noticed many add spacers to offset the wheels, does it have any effect on the ride/handling and would it make more sense to replace the wheels with a desired offset?
The ride quality is dependent on the shock setting not the springs. As someone else opined over an inch and you'll be scraping on driveways and speed bumps. You can lower much more if you want the visual appeal just know the downside.
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Just keep in mind that unlike Jim's car, the stock front lower fascia doesn't have any protection on the lip or underneath. If you scrap, you're leaving part of your car behind. I'm paranoid entering leaving some parking lots at stock height...no issues yet. As for spacers, I run 10MM the whole way around on mine and like the look.
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