want to buy springs

[HulkManJ99]

like the title says lookin for some lowering springs for my e30 530i with sport package. preferably used so the cost is less, but if anyone knows a local shop around chandler/tempe/scottsdale area i would gladly check it out if they have decent prices. thakns

Jamison

eibach is the lowest right besides intrax which i cant find. and does it matter if its not for sport suspension?

[brandon5069]

Eibach is not the lowest. Eibach is the most raked and the softest...even softer than factory sport...

Coilovers would be the lowest.

For just springs..
Intrax is the lowest. Then H&R. Then Eibach. Then factory sport.

[stilov]

I've got some OEM M5 springs...not sure they'd lower it though

[brandon5069]

M5 springs would actually raise a 530i.

[Captain Morgan]

i know its probably be covered 1000x over, but since this thread is already here, what springs would give a 1.5" front drop and 1" rear drop? I was actually kinda thinking about running 528/530 sport springs in the front

[brandon5069]

Cap,
for what you have planned, I'd say coilovers are your best bet.

i6 springs are going to be too soft for that big V8...

[cpatstone]

i know its probably be covered 1000x over, but since this thread is already here, what springs would give a 1.5" front drop and 1" rear drop? I was actually kinda thinking about running 528/530 sport springs in the front

-- I have some 540it sport springs (front only, of course), along with front struts. Sway bar too, if you want to go there. Cheap... any interest?

[Captain Morgan]

Cap,
for what you have planned, I'd say coilovers are your best bet.

i6 springs are going to be too soft for that big V8...

yeah youre probably right, but im also thinking the 6.0 is going to be lighter than the 4.4 based on the sheer mass of the engine block, especially the heads since they are like half the size.

I wont be doing any spring purchasing until i have the new engine in anyway and measure to see if the body goes up or down, Im just tossing ideas around at the moment to see whats out there.

[bimmerfiver]

-- I have some 540it sport springs (front only, of course), along with front struts. Sway bar too, if you want to go there. Cheap... any interest?

He has a 530, he cannot use your springs. Would they fit? Yes. Would they work? No.

M5 and 540 springs are sprung-rated for those cars. If you owned a 525 or 528 or 530 and went looking for springs, you'd notice that all three cars are grouped together; 525, 528 and 530 owners can share springs.

If you want Eibach Pro Kit or Bavauto Sport Springs for you car, DAN has a set for you. I'll PM you his e-mail address.

[ViolinARC]

Interesting link re modding here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/bmw/540mods.htm

[HulkManJ99]

ok so i want intrax springs then. but where can i find them?

I thought eibachs were 1.3/1.0 and H&R were 1.3/.7 ?? i guess if there are wrong then i dont want eibachs espicially if they are softer than sports!!!!


SO...where can i find a good deal on those intrax or H&R. best deal on H&R i found was on ebay for like 269 shipped.

[HulkManJ99]

what do u mean eibachs are the most raked? like cambered? sorry not fimilar with this term.

[Gumbi4u]

Raked meaning the front of your car is lower then the rear.

[cpatstone]

He has a 530, he cannot use your springs. Would they fit? Yes. Would they work? No.

True; I was responding to Captain Morgain, who lists a 540i6.

FWIW, I thought that the 540i sport struts would work in my 528i. They don't, or at least not with the stock 528i top spring perch.

Cheers -

[Captain Morgan]

True; I was responding to Captain Morgain, who lists a 540i6.

FWIW, I thought that the 540i sport struts would work in my 528i. They don't, or at least not with the stock 528i top spring perch.

Cheers -

oh, well in that case, no thanks. I really dont think the touring stuff is going to be much different that what I currently have. Id rather go aftermarket at that point.

[HulkManJ99]

well i dont mind the front being a little lower, i just want the back low too. but it osunds like H&R are the way to go. soooo anyone know a good place with good prices?

I REALLY WANT INTRAX! where did all u guys get them from.

[brandon5069]

well i dont mind the front being a little lower, i just want the back low too. but it osunds like H&R are the way to go. soooo anyone know a good place with good prices?

I REALLY WANT INTRAX! where did all u guys get them from.

You won't be finding Intrax springs for a while....

They keep saying they're going to deliver, but they never do...

Call a vendor that sells them, and ask when they expect to have them in stock.


BTW:

H&R sports on I6er's ROCK!!!!!!!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/brandon5069/My%20car/DSC_0224-1.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/brandon5069/My%20car/IMG_1538.jpg

[HulkManJ99]

dont u have coilovers though? if those pics are with H&R that makes up my mind for which im getting for sure!

[brandon5069]

I have H&R sport springs paired with bilstein HD shocks/struts and an M5 rear sway bar.

I love my suspension, but that doesn't mean it's right for you. I wouldn't call my setup harsh, but I wouldn't call it plush either....maybe I'm two clicks away from being harsh...:D

Do your research! You don't want to end up with a suspension that looks nice, but rides horrible....

[BlackSapphire]

I really think that my H&Rs with the FSDs and M5 sway bar are going to be the winning combo. My car is low - I can't imagine that it would be that much more so with Intrax. It cracks me up that you guys are splitting hairs on one tenth of one inch of initial lowering. Who says that the springs settle to the same height? That's what matters. Just food for though. My rear tire is tucked - not sure that I would want more than that.

By the way....

+1 for the OP using my car as his avatar. :thumbup:

[HulkManJ99]

My rear tire is tucked - not sure that I would want more than that.

By the way....

+1 for the OP using my car as his avatar. :thumbup:


What size tires in the rear? i want to run 275 35 18 Michelins in the rear.

And as far as the avatar...haha i saved a buncha those cool pics, then like a week later i wanted to change my avatar and it seemed the best since i have black 530. But THANKS!! i couldnt emember who posted it.


AND i love your car...enough said. H&R it is. will be ordering this weekend. any place have particularly good pricing?

[BlackSapphire]

Not sure on the best prices out there now. You should be able to get them for approximately $275 or so. That's what I paid shipped.

They company I got them from was great at the time. However, I contacted them recently about Konis and after the first email exchange, several more went ignored (still haven't heard back in 2 weeks). I probably should say their name on here but I won't. :rolleyes

By the way, 275's may rub with lowering springs. You might have to roll your fenders (the inside lip).

[Alpha5]

I heard mixed comments about Intrax springs. Some people say they suck, others say they love them. It's personal preference I guess... but I would go H&R's, the give the car a nice drop and improves handling without sacrifcing too much ride comfort.

[BlackSapphire]

I heard mixed comments about Intrax springs. Some people say they suck, others say they love them. It's personal preference I guess... but I would go H&R's, the give the car a nice drop and improves handling without sacrifcing too much ride comfort.

You know how Dutch products can be.... dope smokers. Depends on what day they were manufactured.

[HulkManJ99]

alright well i am for sure gettin H&Rs and i will see if they rub with 275s.

Alexxx are those 18" Rondells? If so can u PM or post some pics. those are the wheels im definately considering if i cant afford some BBS :(.

[jamesthebikeguy]

What about Vogtland springs? I run them and it looks great. 1.2front and 1.1rear od drop.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ivdogz/CIMG0697.jpg
only like $220 shipped if i remember correctly

[HulkManJ99]

car looks good. i have never heard of those before though.

[HulkManJ99]

well just ordered my H&R Sports. can honestly say i feel confident about this decision

[BlackSapphire]

well just ordered my H&R Sports. can honestly say i feel confident about this decision

Yeah! Welcome to hell bitch!

Just kidding. You'll be happy. :) Where did you end up purchasing them from?

[brandon5069]

Welcome to the club! You're going to love 'em :buttrock

[HulkManJ99]

NAMotorwerks was the cheapest place i found shipped...and it was even lower than ebay!!

Ya im excited. hope they get here next week although i doubt it.

[Alpha5]

alright well i am for sure gettin H&Rs and i will see if they rub with 275s.

Alexxx are those 18" Rondells? If so can u PM or post some pics. those are the wheels im definately considering if i cant afford some BBS :(.

yeah they're Rondells. You can find some pics in this thread here:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=842478&page=2

just scroll down. I love them and they weren't too expensive either.

[HulkManJ99]

haha thats my thread that i made, but i didnt see u post yours in it?

DO you rub? looks like the rears are 18x10?

[HulkManJ99]

ok u posted on page 3....my bad! haha

[Alpha5]

haha thats my thread that i made, but i didnt see u post yours in it?

DO you rub? looks like the rears are 18x10?

haha! I didnt realize that was your thread too. yeah they're 18x10 and yeah they rub. But a good fender rolling can fix that easily. and maybe (if you're into it) a little tire stretching. Not MAJOR euro stretch, just something subtle.

[HulkManJ99]

what r u lowered on? i cant tell how much of a drop it is.... shit i wanted to run 275 michelins.

[HulkManJ99]

just wanted to say WOW to NA Motorwerks. Ordered springs on sunday, got here today (wednesday) great company and i will be puttin them on tmrw hopefully!

<--- this guy is excited!

[Alpha5]

what r u lowered on? i cant tell how much of a drop it is.... shit i wanted to run 275 michelins.

I WAS dropped on Eibach Pro-kits w/ Bilstein Sports, but now im back to stock :(

[Alpha5]

oh and some more pics of the E39 with the staggered wheels can be found here on the first post:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=846798