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Originally Posted by motex
Got a question regarding H&R springs.
I do own an X6 3.0d but with no adaptive drive system, my car came with RF 19's and the factory springs bottoms easily, so I was thinking on some adjustable springs from H&R's or other top brand.
Im looking for a spring that will not bottom out so easy, how about yours ?
Also I'm switching to 20's same as yours in a couple of weeks, and I'm concerned if the ride will feel more stiff ?
Thanks in advance!
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Not sure what you mean by "bottoms out easily"? Are you saying that the car actually hits the bump stops when you drive? If so, you have a problem that needs repair. The factory springs should never bottom out under normal circumstances. Maybe if you're jumping it?
You can probably purchase a set of adjustable coil-overs from someone, but be ready to spend at least $2500 + install, and you may end up with fairly harsh ride quality.
Our OE 20" tires are Dunlop run-flats and are not known to provide a very cushy ride. I'll be putting 22's on in a week or two, but I'm guessing that our ride won't suffer much because the Michelin Diamaris I'm going to use are not run-flats. I really like the handling characteristics gained with plus applications, so (to me) the slightly stiffer ride is an acceptable trade-off for the additional steering response.
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Originally Posted by shenard
How is the ride vs. stock with the springs? I am thinking about doing this and also want to smooth and paint the black trim like you did. How much did you pay for the paintwork? I got an initial quote around $1800 and I thought it seemed too high.
Everything looks great and very clean!
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Thanks!
The ride is slightly stiffer, but nowhere near harsh. Under normal driving conditions, there isn't much difference. I really only feel the stiffer spring rate when going over larger bumps (speed bumps, etc.).
I removed the body panels myself. If you are even slightly mechanically inclined, you won't have any problems. It only takes an hour or so, and should save you quite a bit of money on R&R. I have a close friend that is a custom painter, so I got a ridiculously cheap deal on the finishing. To put the panels back on, I purchased new fasteners from worldimpex.com for about $40 shipped. I'd be happy to share the part numbers and quantities of the replacement fasteners if anyone needs them. I can also share the procedure I used to remove everything, just send me a PM.