How low?

ooovie

ooovie

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Morning all

I managed to acquire a set of OEM 437M wheels for my F30
I don't want to fit them yet as I think it will look odd without a small drop.

I cant decide if I want a 20mm or 40mm drop. I would want a 40mm because I would like it as low as possible but don't know if I'm shooting myself in the foot with this being my 105kms daily. I also have a front spoiler so don't want to be breaking that monthly.

For those that lowered their F30, what drop have you done and pics if you don't mind?
I know the lower you go the harder it gets but i have a Velociti on air so the F30 will still feel like a luxury car however is there also a big difference in ride quality and compared to the normal Msport suspension?
 
Nick

Nick

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i assume the offsets on OEM M wheels is a lot more aggressive then a normal F30.
The rears will be tricky to tuck with to much of a drop.


Id fit them as is and the reassess the space/clearance you need.
 
ooovie

ooovie

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Yeah they are more aggressive.
Saw this pic online now, wheel color is the came. This 1 has coilies so don't know if its lower than 40mm or not
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Riaad

Riaad

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ooovie said:
Morning all

I managed to acquire a set of OEM 437M wheels for my F30
I don't want to fit them yet as I think it will look odd without a small drop.

I cant decide if I want a 20mm or 40mm drop. I would want a 40mm because I would like it as low as possible but don't know if I'm shooting myself in the foot with this being my 105kms daily. I also have a front spoiler so don't want to be breaking that monthly.

For those that lowered their F30, what drop have you done and pics if you don't mind?
I know the lower you go the harder it gets but i have a Velociti on air so the F30 will still feel like a luxury car however is there also a big difference in ride quality and compared to the normal Msport suspension?
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Have a look at my 330d Thread...788m wheels are the same specs as 437m

definitely needs some low, doesnt look too bad at msport ride height though.

Currently contemplating between H&R sport (doesnt close the wheel gap at the front) or Eibach springs (slightly higher than H&R supersport).

Keen to see pics of what others have done. (y)
 
Salt

Salt

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ooovie said:
Morning all

I managed to acquire a set of OEM 437M wheels for my F30
I don't want to fit them yet as I think it will look odd without a small drop.

I cant decide if I want a 20mm or 40mm drop. I would want a 40mm because I would like it as low as possible but don't know if I'm shooting myself in the foot with this being my 105kms daily. I also have a front spoiler so don't want to be breaking that monthly.

For those that lowered their F30, what drop have you done and pics if you don't mind?
I know the lower you go the harder it gets but i have a Velociti on air so the F30 will still feel like a luxury car however is there also a big difference in ride quality and compared to the normal Msport suspension?
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Right now I'm on stock m sport suspension with 19" rims and the M perf style front lip...and some speed bumps, driveways, estate security entrances and parking lots are a problem as is. I'd really like to drop mine to close the front wheel hap but driving would become silly. If I had to drop it to close the gap I think pretty much every speed bump would be an issue straight on.
 
ooovie

ooovie

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Salt said:
Right now I'm on stock m sport suspension with 19" rims and the M perf style front lip...and some speed bumps, driveways, estate security entrances and parking lots are a problem as is. I'd really like to drop mine to close the front wheel hap but driving would become silly. If I had to drop it to close the gap I think pretty much every speed bump would be an issue straight on.
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Mine is exactly the same but I'm used to dropped cars by now. I just don't want to drop it too less and then its unnoticeable.

I decided to go with the 40mm so will try to get them and probably fit this weekend or next week
 
Salt

Salt

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ooovie said:
Mine is exactly the same but I'm used to dropped cars by now. I just don't want to drop it too less and then its unnoticeable.

I decided to go with the 40mm so will try to get them and probably fit this weekend or next week
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Please share pics :)
 
ooovie

ooovie

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Ok so plans have changed. The sportline kit is more for track use and not daily driving. The pro kit is 25mm and to me isn't that much of a difference from looking at some pics online so checking out what other options are there now
 
zabbo

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This is my F30 that had H&R sport springs with OEM customised 18" wheels and standard spec tyres.
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Riaad

Riaad

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ooovie said:
Ok so plans have changed. The sportline kit is more for track use and not daily driving. The pro kit is 25mm and to me isn't that much of a difference from looking at some pics online so checking out what other options are there now
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Please mention Brand of springs ? I assume you referring to Eibach?

also is your f30 a 4cyl or 6cyl - iirc Eibach doesnt make a sportline kit (red springs) for the 6cyl models
 
ooovie

ooovie

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Riaad said:
Please mention Brand of springs ? I assume you referring to Eibach?

also is your f30 a 4cyl or 6cyl - iirc Eibach doesnt make a sportline kit (red springs) for the 6cyl models
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Yes Eibach
i have a 4 cyl

H&R have these options
Sport springs 30mm
Low spring (supersport) 40mm

They a bit more expensive than the Eibachs in terms of cost
 
Kyle

Kyle

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I have fitted H&R to a few cars, and the end result is always just right... There are obviously factors to consider like your general driving conditions etc.
 
ooovie

ooovie

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So I ended up getting the H&R Supersport (Low). It was the lowest spring I could find before going the coilover route which I really didn't want to.

Vagcafe always give me exceptional service when ordering anything so I will get them tomorrow and hopefully get a chance to install on Saturday
 
Riaad

Riaad

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ooovie said:
So I ended up getting the H&R Supersport (Low). It was the lowest spring I could find before going the coilover route which I really didn't want to.

Vagcafe always give me exceptional service when ordering anything so I will get them tomorrow and hopefully get a chance to install on Saturday
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Can you give any indication what the springs cost? supersport vs sport?
 
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