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Just lowered it.
I bought an H&R springs to lower my car. After lowering my car I see 2 problems. First problem the front did not drop that much, I know I need to wait for a few days until it settles but if you compare how much the back drop its a big difference. Second problem is the back passenger side is scraping. When the car bounce it scrapes but just the back passenger side only. I just dont get why the right side is scraping. Check out the pictures and my bro's 124
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You're probably still using the stock spring pads upfront which are # 3. Change that to spring psd # 1 which is the lowest setting and that should solve your problem.
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i used H&R's and my car sat great both front and rear but the spring pads like they said should be changed to 1 spring pad also not to sound like a *** but check the springs maybe they were installed wrong. As far your rear most likey your shocks are worn if you have never changed them could be causing the rubbing hope that helps.
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After checking what has been said previously, get a suspension alignement check done. That could/should solve the rubbing issue. What I don't understand, is the rubbing on both sides on the rear or only on one side?
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Thanks for all the advice. I think JamE55 is right I need to change the pads in the front. I think it got installed correctly but I will check it again just to make sure. I hope alignment will fix the scraping on the right. I will update you guys once I fix this problems
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Thanks for all the advice. I think JamE55 is right I need to change the pads in the front. I think it got installed correctly but I will check it again just to make sure. I hope alignment will fix the scraping on the right. I will update you guys once I fix this problems
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btw your bro's benzo is slammed
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The car has 74k I just bought the car a month ago and it came with a bilstein shocks. I will get the shock check if it still good. Is the pads and shims the same? Did you change all pads in your car? My bro said I need to change the pads in the front to a thiner one. Can you buy the pads at the dealership?
Your car looks great! When you have 3 or 4 passengers in your car does it rub?
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The car has 74k I just bought the car a month ago and it came with a bilstein shocks. I will get the shock check if it still good. Is the pads and shims the same? Did you change all pads in your car? My bro said I need to change the pads in the front to a thiner one. Can you buy the pads at the dealership?
Your car looks great! When you have 3 or 4 passengers in your car does it rub?
Thanks
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That's an easy one- your shock in the rear is shot.. How many miles? Also take a look at the tire on the outerside to make sure it's not rubbing on the fender our cars come with the fenders already rolled. I would never recommend doing the springs alone it's always best to do springs/shocks at the same time and springs pads to lower even more. I went with spring pads#1 but it was just toooooo low and went back to factory spring pads #3 but still having a nice stance. It really depends on the spring/combo.
GL
btw your bro's benzo is slammed
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btw your bro's benzo is slammed
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Pic attached with my drop
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@ Armani
The car has 74k I just bought the car a month ago and it came with a bilstein shocks. I will get the shock check if it still good. Is the pads and shims the same? Did you change all pads in your car? My bro said I need to change the pads in the front to a thiner one. Can you buy the pads at the dealership?
Your car looks great! When you have 3 or 4 passengers in your car does it rub?
Thanks
The car has 74k I just bought the car a month ago and it came with a bilstein shocks. I will get the shock check if it still good. Is the pads and shims the same? Did you change all pads in your car? My bro said I need to change the pads in the front to a thiner one. Can you buy the pads at the dealership?
Your car looks great! When you have 3 or 4 passengers in your car does it rub?
Thanks
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that look out of perportion
i would go with #1 pads...give you lowest setup w/ sport spring..
if you want even more hardcore slam.. remove the pads all
btw. google.com type in E55 H&r sport and #1 pads
i would go with #1 pads...give you lowest setup w/ sport spring..
if you want even more hardcore slam.. remove the pads all
btw. google.com type in E55 H&r sport and #1 pads
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@ Armani
The car has 74k I just bought the car a month ago and it came with a bilstein shocks. I will get the shock check if it still good. Is the pads and shims the same? Did you change all pads in your car? My bro said I need to change the pads in the front to a thiner one. Can you buy the pads at the dealership?
Your car looks great! When you have 3 or 4 passengers in your car does it rub?
Thanks
The car has 74k I just bought the car a month ago and it came with a bilstein shocks. I will get the shock check if it still good. Is the pads and shims the same? Did you change all pads in your car? My bro said I need to change the pads in the front to a thiner one. Can you buy the pads at the dealership?
Your car looks great! When you have 3 or 4 passengers in your car does it rub?
Thanks
No rubbing and I've had about 5 in the back before with 2 in the front
Eibach Pro with Bilstein HD Love it!!!
Armani
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