Installed PSS9's, spacers... need more lower?

[dangerwillrbnsn]

Sorry about the cell pics. Just wondering if you all think I should be lower in the front or not?

Not exactly sure, but it seems like the rear is lower. The front ride height is 13" from the hub to fender. The rear is 11".

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae166/dangerwillrobinson/IMG_20110405_173556.jpg

[dangerwillrbnsn]

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae166/dangerwillrobinson/IMG_20110405_173615.jpg

[dangerwillrbnsn]

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae166/dangerwillrobinson/IMG_20110405_173636.jpg

[TPA36]

my opinion is maybe lower the front another half inch. looks great though :)

[Mauritius36]

^that. or lift the back a touch if youre concerned about being too low

[MParallel]

I think it's spot on. The rear wheel fender is so much lower than the front one, that when the distance is the same, the stance is just crooked.

[dangerwillrbnsn]

I think it's spot on. The rear wheel fender is so much lower than the front one, that when the distance is the same, the stance is just crooked.

This is what I was thinking as well. I want a good handling car, so SLAMMING is not an option... How low should I be to have a nice LOW look, but not kill the handling.

RIght now, visually the rear looks tucked while the front does not. I suppose that's attributable to the rear wheel fender being lower. By looking at the side skirts, they look nice and even. Just wondering if anyone knows the measurements it should be to have great handling/good looks?

[DrinkCoffee]

If it were my dd, I wouldn't lower it more just because I drive several thousand miles per month, speed bumps etc.

Really it's all preference. Your ride looks very nice though man :thumbup:

[MParallel]

This is what I was thinking as well. I want a good handling car, so SLAMMING is not an option... How low should I be to have a nice LOW look, but not kill the handling.

RIght now, visually the rear looks tucked while the front does not. I suppose that's attributable to the rear wheel fender being lower. By looking at the side skirts, they look nice and even. Just wondering if anyone knows the measurements it should be to have great handling/good looks?

I'm also on PSS9's. I could slam the shit out of it, but as it's my DD, I wouldn't make it to the end of the street.

Here is my tradeoff between looks, handling and driveability.

Because of the angle the front gap look less then it really is. The back is almost at max height the pss9's allow.
http://www.idon-industries.com/bimmer/various_2011/16.jpg

[Luketheduke]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5259519122_bf4f313c34.jpg

I'm rolling daily on pss9 too. mine i think is just right. especially that i am driving at htown everyday.

[dieselbro]

OP your ride height is perfect in my opinion, if you can get around town the way you are leave it be! As for getting better handling going lower I dont the extra half inch we would notice, you already have a great suspension in the PSS9 so your set.

[dangerwillrbnsn]

I'm also on PSS9's. I could slam the shit out of it, but as it's my DD, I wouldn't make it to the end of the street.

Here is my tradeoff between looks, handling and driveability.

Because of the angle the front gap look less then it really is. The back is almost at max height the pss9's allow.
http://www.idon-industries.com/bimmer/various_2011/16.jpg

Mmm, pretty. But looks a little higher in your sig?


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5259519122_bf4f313c34.jpg

I'm rolling daily on pss9 too. mine i think is just right. especially that i am driving at htown everyday.

^^^ HAWT!


OP your ride height is perfect in my opinion, if you can get around town the way you are leave it be! As for getting better handling going lower I dont the extra half inch we would notice, you already have a great suspension in the PSS9 so your set.

Thanks. I'm leaning more towards leaving it now. It feels pretty solid, and I can get around. I gave a few speed bumps a trial run today and it was manageable.

[Auto Parts Guy]

OP, I'd leave it the way it is, possibly a half inch lower in the front. Looks good!

Luketheduke your car has a perfect stance IMO & I love it! I wanna black coupe..

[MParallel]

Mmm, pretty. But looks a little higher in your sig?...

You eagle eye you!


That is 100% correct. That sigpic is from 2008 when it was still on stock (M) suspension and /40 height tyres. The gap was huge then.

I'm going to update that pic this weekend.