I want to slam my e39!

[bmw7833]

After upgrade the rim to 18", i decide to slam down my car. Have been searching here and there, realized that many brand of spring and strut in the market now i.e Bilstein, Eibach, Sach, MTech, H&R, Koni, Boge, Titan..I am using Bilstein strut on the rear..(Saw the sticker there, but not sure black or yellow or what color else for Bilstein?? How to check??)Now my problem is: 1. Can i just change the spring so that i can slam down my car for 1" to 1.5"?2. What is the best combination for my Bilstein strut??3. I am looking for comfortable drive rather than sport performance feeling. So what brand of spring i should order?Calling : fabianyee, azman818, Daredevil, tay, opp, peck, Bailey and else who has lowered experience..Thkx and regards.

 

[opp]

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After upgrade the rim to 18", i decide to slam down my car. Have been searching here and there, realized that many brand of spring and strut in the market now i.e Bilstein, Eibach, Sach, MTech, H&R, Koni, Boge, Titan..

I am using Bilstein strut on the rear..(Saw the sticker there, but not sure black or yellow or what color else for Bilstein?? How to check??)

Now my problem is:
1. Can i just change the spring so that i can slam down my car for 1" to 1.5"?
2. What is the best combination for my Bilstein strut??
3. I am looking for comfortable drive rather than sport performance feeling. So what brand of spring i should order?

Calling : fabianyee, azman818, Daredevil, tay, opp, peck, Bailey and else who has lowered experience..

Thkx and regards.

Bud

I am running the Sach advantage shocks + eibach springs set up. No probs at all. Car very predictable at the limit and when the back gives, there is alot of warning and I make corrections to get it back on track. In the wet is another thing all together. I am running on 18 inch F1's from Germany. Great tyre for dry/wet trashing but have to compromise on the tyre noise.

Taken the kota damansara toll exit to NKVE at 120+ in 3rd then 4th gear, ok but some correction needed at the bottom as the back will stick out some. Like I said, the set up gives some warning and the car is predictable at the limit.

Drop is only 1 to 1.5 inches just like what you are looking at.

Overall ride is ok, not too bumpy. My baby is ok in the car at 150+ going to KLIA. So if my baby is ok, you should too. hehehe.

 

[James Chun]

My Car Is Drop Too Much I Think, Front Almost Hit The Road, Wana Pass Normal Ramp Also Need To Fully Stop My Car & Slowly Pass , Otherwise Sure Hit The Bottom, Unhappy For That.

I Don't Know What Brand The Spring Is, Previous Owner Told Me It Is Sport Spring, Super Hard Spring I Think. I Can Do Cornering At 120km/h at NKVE From Klang To Subang Toll Without Any Car Movement.

By Choosing Hard Spring N Lower Your Ride Can Give You Good Cornering & Better Handling, But When Comes To Ramp Or Bumpy Road You Ownself Will Feel Scare, That's My Problem. Lower Means Good Handling & More" Chun" Only...

My Idea Is Better Keep The Stock Spring Cause It Gives You Balance In Comfort & Handling.

 

[bmw7833]

Opp:
Some said Eibach give too stiff to the car..So how about ur feeling?

James Chun:
My gap is quite big, so i thk it is a need to do a slam work.

 

[zoakies]

dude...just go for Eibach!!

I have been used on my previous 2 ride... so far...acceptable!

 

[opp]

E39

dude...just go for Eibach!!

I have been used on my previous 2 ride... so far...acceptable!

dude

As zoakies said. Go for Eibach. If you want I can give you a ride in my car. Its a little firm, not stiff at all.

Cheers!!!

 

[bmw7833]

I searched online..There got only one type of Eibach Pro-Kit Spring to use for e39, am i right? Part no: 2053.140.

 

[zoakies]

I am not so sure about the Product Code, but i tot the E46 (6 potter) will fit with those E39 M52 engine as well..... i just guess only ler....

hope someone will enlighten me with tis factor...

 

[bmw7833]

zoakies, Alan said can not fit.

Called S'pore Eibach dealer, they quoted SGD520 for Eibach Pro-Kit, only lower ard 20mm..

 

[zoakies]

zoakies, Alan said can not fit.

Called S'pore Eibach dealer, they quoted SGD520 for Eibach Pro-Kit, only lower ard 20mm..

Ok...thanks for the info...

Btw, i get to know that this guy in Sunway selloing it around RM 1200 only... so i guess its easier to get it here right?

 

[bmw7833]

OK, say now..

The gap between the top of tyre to the fender (if look outside, measured by ruler) is 3" for my car now. Is that normal gap for e39? I dont think so. If i want to lower the half (1.5"), is that Ok?

 

[wang]

go AB give them ur chasis no. order for Mtech spring...lower 3/4"...sure comfortable than aftermarket spring...wont regret...
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7139&page=3

 

[Zoggee]

I got a set of used AC lowered springs for E39 but too bad. A guy who took it never paid me and now I have to pay my supplier.

Suppose to sell to our friend Mr.Iceman63.

 

[bmw7833]

go AB give them ur chasis no. order for Mtech spring...lower 3/4"...sure comfortable than aftermarket spring...wont regret...
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7139&page=3

3/4" is not my opinion, i would like to drop at least 1.5"..However, how much u get ur MTech spring?

 

[bmw7833]

I got a set of used AC lowered springs for E39 but too bad. A guy who took it never paid me and now I have to pay my supplier.

Suppose to sell to our friend Mr.Iceman63.

Take the spring but didnt pay to u? When u want to giv me one?

 

[seech]

I got eibachs on my 34. Initially read reports on the net that it rides very firmly so I was a bit hesitant as ride comfort is very important to me. After a while got fed up of looking at the HUGE gap between the front fender and tire and also because of the rear being lower than the front, like a boat, so decided to switch to eibachs.

Ride not too bad actually, firmer than stock but I wouldn't its uncomfortable. Highly recommended. Looks much better also.

I think drops for eibach is 1.5" front and 1" rear. You probably don't want to go lower than that otherwise sure kena all the bumps.

 

[Daredevil]

I just slam dunk my ride with Racing Dynamics lowering springs. Now 2 fingers gap. At least a lil kitten can't sleep on top of the tyres now. :driver: The rides very comfy too but hell a lot of difference in handling. :top:

 

[James Chun]

Dear All,

My E39 Front Is Too Low, The Front Tyre Almost Hit The Fender, Everytime Pass By The Ramp, My Front Spoiler Sure Kena , Bottom Area All Scratch....Alamak!!

Anyone Of You What Should I Do To Increase The Front Ride Height???

Lower Is Better In Handling, But When Comes To Uneven Road, You Will Feel Scare. When Comes To Big Hole, Lagi Dashyat.Alamak!!

 

[wang]

Dear All,

My E39 Front Is Too Low, The Front Tyre Almost Hit The Fender, Everytime Pass By The Ramp, My Front Spoiler Sure Kena , Bottom Area All Scratch....Alamak!!

Anyone Of You What Should I Do To Increase The Front Ride Height???

Lower Is Better In Handling, But When Comes To Uneven Road, You Will Feel Scare. When Comes To Big Hole, Lagi Dashyat.Alamak!!

how many inch of rims u using??
my ride never hit the fender n bottom even i running with 19" & Mtech spring...

 

[James Chun]

My Car Is A Bit Looks Like Yours, Only Different Is I Am Using 17 Inches ACS Type 3, Not So High Level Like Yours ..........Hehe!!! But The Front Too Low