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      07-26-2017, 09:57 AM   #1
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Bilstein B8 shocks with H&R 2" drop?

Hey guys, i plan to lower my X6 50i but i'm still trying to decide between the H&R 1.2" or 2" drop. I have the stock 20" 214 wheels with Nitto Motivos. I have read that the 2" drop has a terrible ride. I have come across many posts and threads with people having installed both the 1.2" and 2" coils but it seems like they are still using the factory shocks.

Has anyone done the Bilstein B8 performance Plus shocks with the H&R 2" drop? How does it ride/perform?
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I don't personally have them, but I have inquired about the H&R drops, and I browsed a few forums where people talk about them, but the feedback I have seen is that they ride better then stock, and it really improves the handling.

I have never heard of anyone going wrong shock wise when they choose Bilstien shocks. Do those shocks specify a height range? I would hate for you to get them, and then blow them out because they are running lower then they were designed to.
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I don't personally have them, but I have inquired about the H&R drops, and I browsed a few forums where people talk about them, but the feedback I have seen is that they ride better then stock, and it really improves the handling.

I have never heard of anyone going wrong shock wise when they choose Bilstien shocks. Do those shocks specify a height range? I would hate for you to get them, and then blow them out because they are running lower then they were designed to.
It seems that most just use these springs with the factory shocks. I can see the 2" kit not riding well on the factory shocks. The 1.2" should be fine.

The bilstien B8 are made to be used with lowering springs, but doesn't say how low. I think they should be fine. Not sure if i will go with the 2" or 1.2" yet.

http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/p...formance-plus/
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Hey guys, i plan to lower my X6 50i but i'm still trying to decide between the H&R 1.2" or 2" drop. I have the stock 20" 214 wheels with Nitto Motivos. I have read that the 2" drop has a terrible ride. I have come across many posts and threads with people having installed both the 1.2" and 2" coils but it seems like they are still using the factory shocks.

Has anyone done the Bilstein B8 performance Plus shocks with the H&R 2" drop? How does it ride/perform?
Eibach is better tuned to the bilsteins, get that instead. take a look at the bilstein b12 kit.
The B12 kit was what i was originally wanting to go with. I keep seeing vendors listing it for only the 35i not the 50i. Tirerack shows it as an option for the 50i and i just found it on bilstein shop also. The kit is the same for both models, same part number...
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I thought the 50i had a different suspension? I know they have different brakes to the 35i.

Eibach makes drop springs for the e70?
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disregard question, I see them.

Are they new?
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http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1369280

I knew about Eibach's, I just forgot. Sounds like the rear drop on the Eibach's doesn't go as low as it should to make it close to flat, or just a little rake.

Vogtland may be coming out with something soon as you see.
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https://www.fahrwerke-stossdaempfer....-vogtland.html

Vogtland's seem to be listed at a 35mm drop (1.37795")

they are for sale, if you considered them an option

mod bargains.com has them for sale, but the forum seems to be bleeping out the websites url, to where it doesn't work.
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I knew about Eibach's, I just forgot. Sounds like the rear drop on the Eibach's doesn't go as low as it should to make it close to flat, or just a little rake.

Vogtland may be coming out with something soon as you see.
The B12 kit for the X6 shows a drop for 20mm all around. If that is accurate. The description for the B12 kit says up to a 40mm drop, but they make it for other models and car manufacturers, so i'm sure it varies. That seems like a very little drop, almost unnoticable, lol.

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https://www.fahrwerke-stossdaempfer....-vogtland.html

Vogtland's seem to be listed at a 35mm drop (1.37795")

they are for sale, if you considered them an option

mod bargains.com has them for sale, but the forum seems to be bleeping out the websites url, to where it doesn't work.
Thanks, the Vogtland might be the way to go and probably a similar ride to the Eibachs with a little more drop and Paired with the Bilstein B8's which are the same shocks in the B12 kit.
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the whole point of eibach is to perform with your chassis optimally.

if you want a more aggressive drop (and subsequently, a stiffer ride) look elsewhere.
I believe the intention of all 3 of the spring manufactures is to increase performance. If I had to bet, I believe all would be successful at improving performance. You don't like H&R, or Vogtland?
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