Can anyone confirm the height difference with springs?

s2kmugen · 05-17-2011, 05:49 PM

Can anyone confirm with the picture below that springs can go to the lowered height? I have a hard time thinking the H&R's can drop that low with the info online. It looks like a 3+ inch drop!. thanks!!

Boosted-M · 05-20-2011, 09:59 AM

I have seen a few with the H

s2kmugen · 05-20-2011, 11:26 AM

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finagle69 · 05-20-2011, 02:51 PM

I'll share what I have learned, as I will be dropping mine soon.

For H-Techs (H&R), they offer a 1.2" and 2.0" drop option for front. IDK what the rear is, as mine is air-suspension rear, so I didn't bother to look. And I'm getting adjustable links.

The above values are for a 3.0i engine, which means that for the LIGHTER inline-six, the drop can be expected to be around 1.2" or 2.0" respectively up front. With a 4.8i (what I have), you can expect the drops to be 1.75" or 2.5" respectively due to the added weight of the V8.

As for the rear, an air-suspension vehicle will make use of either the new height sensor links supplied by H&R kit, or by adjustable links sold by a forum member (silver5?).

I will be getting the adjustable links, as I'm getting Eibach 1.2" drop springs instead of H&R. Basically I've read that they are a little nicer ride, plus I want to try something different. However, they only come with 4 springs, no links for air. Therefore, I'll need adjustable links.

From that picture you have, I'd say the closer vehicle is probably using the 1" drop rear links from H&R, but the far vehicle is probably using the adjustable links from the forum member to get like a 2.0"+ drop in the rear.

Hope that helps.

dbm · 05-22-2011, 04:45 AM

With adjustable links what is the best height for the rear? Front and rear must match the same height? The method for misure hieght can be by yourself or by DIS?

kade · 05-22-2011, 12:15 PM

Dinan is going to offer lowering springs soon. I saw a X5m at Dinan with this kit. Impressive !!!

finagle69 · 05-23-2011, 10:40 AM

if you go too low with the adjustable links in the rear, you are effectively lowering the spring rate as you'll have less air in the bags. So the lower you make the rear, the more bouncy it will feel. If you have the sport pack with EDC, you can always leave the suspension in Sport mode to compensate for this a bit.

I think 1" drop in the rear is standard for the 1.2" drop kit from H&R. I wouldn't try to take it much lower than that. Maybe 1.2" max.

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finagle69 Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: '08 X5 4.8i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I'll share what I have learned, as I will be dropping mine soon. For H-Techs (H&R), they offer a 1.2" and 2.0" drop option for front. IDK what the rear is, as mine is air-suspension rear, so I didn't bother to look. And I'm getting adjustable links. The above values are for a 3.0i engine, which means that for the LIGHTER inline-six, the drop can be expected to be around 1.2" or 2.0" respectively up front. With a 4.8i (what I have), you can expect the drops to be 1.75" or 2.5" respectively due to the added weight of the V8. As for the rear, an air-suspension vehicle will make use of either the new height sensor links supplied by H&R kit, or by adjustable links sold by a forum member (silver5?). I will be getting the adjustable links, as I'm getting Eibach 1.2" drop springs instead of H&R. Basically I've read that they are a little nicer ride, plus I want to try something different. However, they only come with 4 springs, no links for air. Therefore, I'll need adjustable links. From that picture you have, I'd say the closer vehicle is probably using the 1" drop rear links from H&R, but the far vehicle is probably using the adjustable links from the forum member to get like a 2.0"+ drop in the rear. Hope that helps.
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dbm Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: E60 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	With adjustable links what is the best height for the rear? Front and rear must match the same height? The method for misure hieght can be by yourself or by DIS?
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kade New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: x5m Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ca iTrader: (0)	Dinan is going to offer lowering springs soon. I saw a X5m at Dinan with this kit. Impressive !!!
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finagle69 Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: '08 X5 4.8i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	if you go too low with the adjustable links in the rear, you are effectively lowering the spring rate as you'll have less air in the bags. So the lower you make the rear, the more bouncy it will feel. If you have the sport pack with EDC, you can always leave the suspension in Sport mode to compensate for this a bit. I think 1" drop in the rear is standard for the 1.2" drop kit from H&R. I wouldn't try to take it much lower than that. Maybe 1.2" max.
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