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    Default how low should i lower my e34

    i have recently put 18" wheels on my 1990 518i i have been told that i now should lower the car plz advise


    235/40/18 all round

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    Default how did the ride/handling change?

    I have been told that the ride is much rougher with larger wheels. Is the handling better/different?

    Did you change the struts or does it still have newer/old struts. I assume you have not changed the springs.

    Just wondering how the changes affect the car.


    Quote Originally Posted by saty
    i have recently put 18" wheels on my 1990 518i i have been told that i now should lower the car plz advise


    235/40/18 all round
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

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    Quote Originally Posted by saty
    i have recently put 18" wheels on my 1990 518i i have been told that i now should lower the car plz advise


    235/40/18 all round

    buy a sach kit as listed on bmwe34.net at the bottom from bma

    i set mine up last week.. it sits nice and tight above the tire.. perfect with some rims. and good price
    -inc


    '91 e31 850
    '90 e34 535
    '02 CBR F4i stunt/track bike
    '07 gsxr 750 stunt bike

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    atleast 1 inch higher then the tallest curb/speed bump you drive over, i've seen too many cars that this fact has been ignored, worked on a 91 535 that was "in da weeds" and everything on the bottom of the car was smashed flat or ground off

    Quote Originally Posted by saty
    how low should i lower my e34
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