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snosk8luke
11-05-2008, 06:25 PM
Just had installed prokit on a 01 540it and hate em. I knew I should of gotten the h&r race with the 1.7 drop in the front. I hate wheel well gap and the eibachs just don't put it down far enough. It's my fault but i should have researched better. I know most don't approve of this but can I cut a quarter or half round out and put it down a little more? It looks like the top of the spring is wound smaller than the middle so I'm not sure if it can be done. Thoughts on cutting anyone other than don't do it?http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc312/snosk8luke/touring1.jpg
quacktoduck
11-05-2008, 07:50 PM
it should settle so id wait
Mad Dog 20/20
11-05-2008, 08:03 PM
why cut. just yank'em and sell em. buy some other springs.

They only cost about $200
google5
11-06-2008, 07:30 PM
I feel you I got a H&R for my 528i wagon last week and I hate it.
quacktoduck
11-06-2008, 07:34 PM
why dotn you two trade hahaha
google5
11-06-2008, 07:42 PM
I think he has a 540, I got a 528i. Actually my 528it springs will probably tuck his ride.
snosk8luke
11-07-2008, 12:33 AM
I think he has a 540, I got a 528i. Actually my 528it springs will probably tuck his ride.That's prolly true. I wonder if I get a set of 528 springs and plant them on the 540 then I should get a lower drop because of the lower spring rate. I'm assuming?Still does anyone know if the spring can be cut?Like I said b4, the top looks to be spun smaller than the middle.
google5
11-07-2008, 01:56 AM
It's not recommended but I don't see the harm. The fact that it's a aftermarket spring and the top part of the spring is usually a dead coil, I see no ill effect. JUST DO IT.

I might bit the bullet and cut my front H&R springs, if I can't sale them. If you want my H&R pm me I'll let them go super cheap.

Are your eibachs a even drop?
Mad Dog 20/20
11-07-2008, 09:18 AM
no you should not cut them and no you should not put 528 springs on a 540. The latter is an especially bad idea, as the car will handle like barge.
MrMckie
11-07-2008, 02:36 PM
definitly don't cut them bro..you'll throw the spring rate way the hell off and you'll also end up with a bouncy ride and less confident handling..i say give them a few days to settle
or you can also miss match brands..that's what maxima drivers do..h&r's in front, eibach in the rear to get the perfect stance

worst come to worst pull them and sell them..and save for coilovers i guess