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Lowering E60
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kim_pioneer
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Re: Lowering E60
Hey bro,
I am going to do it too.
According to what I have collected so far... if you are looking for a comfy ride and you are not looking at adjusting heights after installing, then go for springs... It can lower your ride 30mm from your stock level according to the boss of BVO and a lot cheaper. Your stock suspension can be use for another 2 years if you change to new springs so that's another saving... also according to BVO's boss. Estimate cost for springs n workmanship should be just under $500. I will be doing it next month when most of my projects on hand has cleared for the year. The whole process for E60 should take less than half a day.
As for Coilovers.... you can adjust heights after installing and there are quite a few brands with different specs to choose from. You can go as low as your coilover permits. i have seen some rides so low... it looks as if it would not clear the slightest blimp. Of course, you have to prepare for a rougher ride as the shocks are much stiffer than springs...althought the stiffness can be adjusted too. But even the softest level is still much stiffer. And vibration is aplenty if your ride is going at lower speeds. I tried my friend's type R... definetely not something you look for if you want comfy rides. Finally you are looking at prices of ard $2500 up to nearly $4000... depending on brands and models.....of course I am talking abt brand new lah.
So, there you go... a briefs to springs and coilovers. If you need more technical details.... my 2 cents worth is still insufficient. But I am sure other sis n bros will contribute their inputs soon. Or you can pay a visit to a few workshops for an insight. So far I have been to BVO only....and the boss Bernard sounds reasonable.
Cheers
darrenteo;462775 said:
Hey bro,
I am going to do it too.
According to what I have collected so far... if you are looking for a comfy ride and you are not looking at adjusting heights after installing, then go for springs... It can lower your ride 30mm from your stock level according to the boss of BVO and a lot cheaper. Your stock suspension can be use for another 2 years if you change to new springs so that's another saving... also according to BVO's boss. Estimate cost for springs n workmanship should be just under $500. I will be doing it next month when most of my projects on hand has cleared for the year. The whole process for E60 should take less than half a day.
As for Coilovers.... you can adjust heights after installing and there are quite a few brands with different specs to choose from. You can go as low as your coilover permits. i have seen some rides so low... it looks as if it would not clear the slightest blimp. Of course, you have to prepare for a rougher ride as the shocks are much stiffer than springs...althought the stiffness can be adjusted too. But even the softest level is still much stiffer. And vibration is aplenty if your ride is going at lower speeds. I tried my friend's type R... definetely not something you look for if you want comfy rides. Finally you are looking at prices of ard $2500 up to nearly $4000... depending on brands and models.....of course I am talking abt brand new lah.
So, there you go... a briefs to springs and coilovers. If you need more technical details.... my 2 cents worth is still insufficient. But I am sure other sis n bros will contribute their inputs soon. Or you can pay a visit to a few workshops for an insight. So far I have been to BVO only....and the boss Bernard sounds reasonable.
Cheers
AC Boy
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Dude
For ecstatic purpose, sure you can opt for springs.
I had coils set-up on my 5ser as well, 'stiffness' never came into play as its weight distribution/mass are there. Dad driving it most of the time.
Unlike my Z4, I could feel the harshness initially but after adjusting the settings of the coils, no more issues.
If comparing with Jap marque, I'm running Tein coils on my wife's Swift . Besides alil' spirited driving at times, she enjoys every moment of the normal day-to-day driving.
Budget vs ecstatic vs road handling/performance, advices/theories can be given but at the end of the day, you gotta know what you want.
Workshops wise, besides Bernard/Ah Wee of BVO, you can look for Andre/Chris/Daniel of BOSS, Amos/Seeto of J4C, Kenny of Tropical Success. Do a search for their addys.
Good luck
Dude
For ecstatic purpose, sure you can opt for springs.
I had coils set-up on my 5ser as well, 'stiffness' never came into play as its weight distribution/mass are there. Dad driving it most of the time.
Unlike my Z4, I could feel the harshness initially but after adjusting the settings of the coils, no more issues.
If comparing with Jap marque, I'm running Tein coils on my wife's Swift . Besides alil' spirited driving at times, she enjoys every moment of the normal day-to-day driving.
Budget vs ecstatic vs road handling/performance, advices/theories can be given but at the end of the day, you gotta know what you want.
Workshops wise, besides Bernard/Ah Wee of BVO, you can look for Andre/Chris/Daniel of BOSS, Amos/Seeto of J4C, Kenny of Tropical Success. Do a search for their addys.
Good luck
715
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Hi AC Boy, thanks for the good info. I have a 5er as well, and thinking to change to coilovers, but hesistating cos worried of the stiffness. What coilovers are you using? BVO showed me a 'cheap' coilover brand is Ruff, anyone know whether they are ok? I don't track and lowering is mainly for aesthetics as well.
AC Boy;462925 said:
Hi AC Boy, thanks for the good info. I have a 5er as well, and thinking to change to coilovers, but hesistating cos worried of the stiffness. What coilovers are you using? BVO showed me a 'cheap' coilover brand is Ruff, anyone know whether they are ok? I don't track and lowering is mainly for aesthetics as well.
Re: Lowering E60
Hi Dav_C,
Probably for look wise....go for lowering spring then install H&R anti-roll bar to improve your cornering (less roll)........
If budget allows then go with coilover, KW v2 will be good enough as you can adjust height and comfort level............
happy searching then.......
cheers
Hi Dav_C,
Probably for look wise....go for lowering spring then install H&R anti-roll bar to improve your cornering (less roll)........
If budget allows then go with coilover, KW v2 will be good enough as you can adjust height and comfort level............
happy searching then.......
cheers
kim_pioneer
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Bro Alv,
anti-roll bar = strut bar???
Cheers
ac323;462943 said:
Bro Alv,
anti-roll bar = strut bar???
Cheers
kim_pioneer
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Bro,
As mentioned in my earlier post... aesthetics without tracking..... just go for springs.... spend the savings from coil to get other aesthetic grooming.
If you have to have coilover and can live with the stiffness.... I think Bro AC323's suggestion of KW version 2 is good at ard $2500 - 2800. Ver 3 is abt $3500
Cheers
715;462928 said:
Bro,
As mentioned in my earlier post... aesthetics without tracking..... just go for springs.... spend the savings from coil to get other aesthetic grooming.
If you have to have coilover and can live with the stiffness.... I think Bro AC323's suggestion of KW version 2 is good at ard $2500 - 2800. Ver 3 is abt $3500
Cheers
kim_pioneer
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Ahhh,
So its the cross bars lah. Too many names liao
So how bro, springs? I will be doing them next mth end as no time now lah..... have to leave car at workshop for half a day... inconvenient now as got quite a number of projects up till end Sept.
Let me know lah becos got another 2 bros want to do springs also neXt mth.
Actually also got a few other simple mods I want to do leh.... like changing to light weight pulley like bro AC323 suggested to gain back power taken away by aircon and I.C.E. Also thinking of changing air-scoupe. Another one is to add Aluminium Pedals to my 2 pedals n foot rest.
715;462951 said:
Ahhh,
So its the cross bars lah. Too many names liao
So how bro, springs? I will be doing them next mth end as no time now lah..... have to leave car at workshop for half a day... inconvenient now as got quite a number of projects up till end Sept.
Let me know lah becos got another 2 bros want to do springs also neXt mth.
Actually also got a few other simple mods I want to do leh.... like changing to light weight pulley like bro AC323 suggested to gain back power taken away by aircon and I.C.E. Also thinking of changing air-scoupe. Another one is to add Aluminium Pedals to my 2 pedals n foot rest.
Re: Lowering E60
I don't suggest lower springs for E60s.....most of the aftermarket lowering springs drops the front too much....
eg. Front 0.5 finger gap & rear 1.2 finger gap.
It should be the other way round.....
Then right side still sits lower than left side.....
KW V2 Street Comfort is much more comfortable than KW V2.
Those who wants control & yet a more comfy ride can consider the V2 Street Comfort Coilovers for E60s...
Can adjust height & damping.
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_Products/22_KW_Street_Comfort/index.php
Cheers
'The Great White'
I don't suggest lower springs for E60s.....most of the aftermarket lowering springs drops the front too much....
eg. Front 0.5 finger gap & rear 1.2 finger gap.
It should be the other way round.....
Then right side still sits lower than left side.....
KW V2 Street Comfort is much more comfortable than KW V2.
Those who wants control & yet a more comfy ride can consider the V2 Street Comfort Coilovers for E60s...
Can adjust height & damping.
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_Products/22_KW_Street_Comfort/index.php
Cheers
'The Great White'
__iceman__
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
I wanted total control over the ride height and exactly how it rides. So coilovers a clear choice for me.
At this height (can't go any lower!) the ride was stiff, but I would say that its still decent enough for me to use the car for business purposes. I just wanted to ride the lowest possible and see if i could live with it. And found that its not a problem.
My setting is 5 clicks (or 50%) for a Bilstein PSS9.
I wanted total control over the ride height and exactly how it rides. So coilovers a clear choice for me.
At this height (can't go any lower!) the ride was stiff, but I would say that its still decent enough for me to use the car for business purposes. I just wanted to ride the lowest possible and see if i could live with it. And found that its not a problem.
My setting is 5 clicks (or 50%) for a Bilstein PSS9.
niuzai
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
wow.......very nice set up....
wow.......very nice set up....
__iceman__;462972 said:I wanted total control over the ride height and exactly how it rides. So coilovers a clear choice for me.
At this height (can't go any lower!) the ride was stiff, but I would say that its still decent enough for me to use the car for business purposes. I just wanted to ride the lowest possible and see if i could live with it. And found that its not a problem.
My setting is 5 clicks (or 50%) for a Bilstein PSS9.
Re: Lowering E60
Fark!!!
That is dam bloody slam man!!!!!
U da man!!!!
'The Great White'
__iceman__;462972 said:I wanted total control over the ride height and exactly how it rides. So coilovers a clear choice for me.
At this height (can't go any lower!) the ride was stiff, but I would say that its still decent enough for me to use the car for business purposes. I just wanted to ride the lowest possible and see if i could live with it. And found that its not a problem.
My setting is 5 clicks (or 50%) for a Bilstein PSS9.
Fark!!!
That is dam bloody slam man!!!!!
U da man!!!!
'The Great White'
__iceman__
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Been slamming for a few months liao, and seriously the ride ain't a go kart leh. I do pick up business visitors, colleagues in the car and I didn't have a complain about the ride. Obviously at this height - don't go flooring your throttle over the high humps lah. I would be leaving my bumper behind.
Been slamming for a few months liao, and seriously the ride ain't a go kart leh. I do pick up business visitors, colleagues in the car and I didn't have a complain about the ride. Obviously at this height - don't go flooring your throttle over the high humps lah. I would be leaving my bumper behind.
kim_pioneer
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Bumpz for your ride bro,
Awesome height you have achieve there........but without feeling rough or bumpy or too much vibration? Wat abt the stiffness.... do you feel veri rigid or hard?
If so, I may start to change my mind and consider paying some extra dues for the coilover man.
Cheers
Bumpz for your ride bro,
Awesome height you have achieve there........but without feeling rough or bumpy or too much vibration? Wat abt the stiffness.... do you feel veri rigid or hard?
If so, I may start to change my mind and consider paying some extra dues for the coilover man.
Cheers
Re: Lowering E60
Looks like front no finger & rear -1 finger gap!!
I'm only running front 0.5 finger & rear -1 finger gap.....
'The Great White'
ac323;462990 said:
Looks like front no finger & rear -1 finger gap!!
I'm only running front 0.5 finger & rear -1 finger gap.....
'The Great White'
__iceman__
Well-Known Member
Re: Lowering E60
Er.. front 1/4 or zero finger. Rear - 1/2 finger. Kinda hard to tell coz of curvature of the tyres. The front looks impossibly low - i.e. how can the wheels turn full lock? But due to the beauty of the geometry, your front height automatically increases height to clear it once you turn steering. Probably due to the caster angle.
If going for aggressive offset - then only ppl like Ah Lye can roll fender to suit, no need spray painting kind of deal. For rear only. Front will not usually kena.
Er.. front 1/4 or zero finger. Rear - 1/2 finger. Kinda hard to tell coz of curvature of the tyres. The front looks impossibly low - i.e. how can the wheels turn full lock? But due to the beauty of the geometry, your front height automatically increases height to clear it once you turn steering. Probably due to the caster angle.
If going for aggressive offset - then only ppl like Ah Lye can roll fender to suit, no need spray painting kind of deal. For rear only. Front will not usually kena.
