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warmboy
06-29-2004, 11:21 AM
i recently put some new 17" on the baby, the ride feels great but i had notice that front end is way too high compared to front. is it advisable to put lowering springs on the fronts only or to do rears as well. rear end looks great i want org ride comfort but a little lower any ideas/pics
AllanS
06-29-2004, 12:27 PM
The front will normally have a higher ride height than the rear. However, lowering springs will lower the fronts almost twice as much as the rear, so it doesn't hurt to go with new springs front and rear. You may want to also add new struts, via a package like the Sachs kit, or an HR/Bilstein package. Both will run you around 600$.

Also, I think that larger wheels tend to exaggerate the gap between the top of the wheel and the fender, or at least make it more noticeable.
bimmerd00d
06-29-2004, 12:58 PM
i've got H&R fronts, stock rear springs and it's fine
mholbrook
06-29-2004, 01:18 PM
Your best bet and best buy is the Sachs kit from BMA at just over $600. It is matched for the E34 and will provide the best ride for the dollar. It's just a no-brainer. It works. www.bmaautoparts.com
bighc2000
06-29-2004, 10:15 PM
I have it and I really like it. I get many comments at my local mech. shop about it. Go for it. It is about a 2" drop front and back.


Your best bet and best buy is the Sachs kit from BMA at just over $600. It is matched for the E34 and will provide the best ride for the dollar. It's just a no-brainer. It works. www.bmaautoparts.com
warmboy
06-30-2004, 03:50 AM
The front will normally have a higher ride height than the rear. However, lowering springs will lower the fronts almost twice as much as the rear, so it doesn't hurt to go with new springs front and rear. You may want to also add new struts, via a package like the Sachs kit, or an HR/Bilstein package. Both will run you around 600$.

Also, I think that larger wheels tend to exaggerate the gap between the top of the wheel and the fender, or at least make it more noticeable.thx i think i'm going for sachs all round
Unregistered
07-03-2004, 02:04 PM
thx i think i'm going for sachs all round

i just put a sach kit in.. it was only 1 inch in the back and about 1.4 in the front.. tire sits nicely tucks under the fender, but there is still a gap of about 1 inch so there's no rub, and it handles amazing