Looking for idea on how to lower my 7 - Bimmerfest

Tommy_statefarm · #1 09-22-2012, 11:33 PM

please advise what part and brand to get my 7 lower. I have 22'' on there right and need something to fit that set up..

Thanks,

Suri [TBR] · #2 09-23-2012, 04:33 AM

There are at least 100 threads on this man! To make your life a little easier, you have 3 main options: H&R Springs, Eibach Springs, or KW V3 coilovers. The springs lower you roughly 1-1.5" and the coilovers do even more than that - and are fully adjustable.

It completely depends on how much you want to spend. The springs can be done for under $1k but the coilovers run ~$3k

Suri [TBR] · #3 09-23-2012, 04:35 AM

Oh and if you have the cash, I know sanhonda22 is selling his slightly used coilovers for a great price!

pmpn8ez · #4 09-23-2012, 07:26 AM

I am very satisfied with my Eibachs. Looks good and the ride is still the same. I have 22's as well and haven't had any issues rubbing or bottoming out.

First_745Li · #5 09-23-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pmpn8ez

I am very satisfied with my Eibachs. Looks good and the ride is still the same. I have 22's as well and haven't had any issues rubbing or bottoming out.

Same here.. Very happy with Eibachs

KaileSvick · #6 09-23-2012, 12:27 PM

Air suspension!! At least that's what I want to do

rkruz · #7 09-23-2012, 01:57 PM

that also lowers the value of the car

Tarek307 · #8 09-23-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rkruz

that also lowers the value of the car

how so? never heard of this before!

to OP, i used H&R springs, simple & does the job

KaileSvick · #9 09-23-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rkruz

that also lowers the value of the car

Stock springs can go right back in!

Tommy_statefarm · #10 09-23-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Suri [TBR]

There are at least 100 threads on this man! To make your life a little easier, you have 3 main options: H&R Springs, Eibach Springs, or KW V3 coilovers. The springs lower you roughly 1-1.5" and the coilovers do even more than that - and are fully adjustable.

It completely depends on how much you want to spend. The springs can be done for under $1k but the coilovers run ~$3k

thanks for the info but I heard coilover ain't too good for long drive. Or maybe i could be wrong..

If anyone has who is selling there spring please let me know.. asap.. looking to lower this bed boy as soon as possible.

fonsunnm · #11 09-23-2012, 08:24 PM

Not at all. That's good if you like it.

pmpn8ez · #12 09-23-2012, 09:07 PM

I got my Eibachs on eBay $260 shipped. Did the install myself. If you have a nice set of tools, rent a good spring compressor, and lots of patience, you could probably do it yourself too.

GPDenver · #13 09-24-2012, 01:47 PM

I will sell you a set of new in the box B+G springs for $250 shipped.

Getting rid of the car, decided not to install them.

sanhonda22 · #14 09-24-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy_statefarm

thanks for the info but I heard coilover ain't too good for long drive. Or maybe i could be wrong..

If anyone has who is selling there spring please let me know.. asap.. looking to lower this bed boy as soon as possible.

Ive been commuting on coilovers and have no complaints. Ride quality really gets down to coilover quality. I will say that I like my ride quality much more now then when I was running H&R Springs.

M4XBMW7 · #15 09-25-2012, 04:04 PM

Was just searching on this topic just now , seams like people have preferences H&R's , Eibach etc . My only question would be if it's worth lowering since i have the Sport suspension Package ?

pmpn8ez · #16 09-25-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by M4XBMW7

Was just searching on this topic just now , seams like people have preferences H&R's , Eibach etc . My only question would be if it's worth lowering since i have the Sport suspension Package ?

I compared my eibach to my friends sport suspension on his 7 series and mines sits just a little bit lower. If you're not satisfied with the sports suspensions height, I would recommend B&G springs which lowers the car more then eibach or h&r.