Spacers and lowering HELP

[Jav_NCL]

Currently running the 20" wheels on my 640 m sport, but looking to do the following;

Drop on H&R Springs & spacers

What size spacers would I be able to run without any issues?

Any help is appreciated!

Regards

[Mikester30]

Ive dropped mine on H&Rs and spacers on the back are essential, it looks wrong otherwise. I went for 15mm on the rear. Still standard on the front but I would consider getting some

[Mikester30]

This pic is with the H&R springs but without any spacers, as you can see it looks wrong

[Jav_NCL]

Originally Posted by Mikester30

This pic is with the H&R springs but without any spacers, as you can see it looks wrong

Thanks for this Mike! Massive help,

Could I trouble you for the product code for H&R springs?

[drmlee]

you can run 12-15mm front and 15-20mm rear. on the stock wheels which i had on for 1-2 months i ran 12mm front and 15 mm rear, car was lowered on h&r springs, there was still room if i wanted to run 15 and 20mm, this is assuming you're running oem wheels sizes and offsets. you need H&R sport springs 28947-4

[Jav_NCL]

Originally Posted by drmlee

you can run 12-15mm front and 15-20mm rear. on the stock wheels which i had on for 1-2 months i ran 12mm front and 15 mm rear, car was lowered on h&r springs, there was still room if i wanted to run 15 and 20mm, this is assuming you're running oem wheels sizes and offsets. you need H&R sport springs 28947-4

You're the man! Cheers everyone, appreciate the help!

[Sonny Crockett]

Do you feel any difference in how the cars behave with and without spacers?

[Mikester30]

I havent noticed any difference in feel with spacers on

[Jav_NCL]

Originally Posted by Mikester30

I havent noticed any difference in feel with spacers on

Is there still enough space for clearing speed bumps etc?

[Mikester30]

Yep, no problems whatsoever, have even been through a couple of nasty multistory car parks with no issues.

[Jav_NCL]

Originally Posted by Mikester30

Yep, no problems whatsoever, have even been through a couple of nasty multistory car parks with no issues.

I see your's is an m sport coupe too, did you get the H&R 15mm front and 20mm rear drop?

[Mikester30]

Yep, theyre the ones

[skelts]

Originally Posted by Mikester30

Yep, no problems whatsoever, have even been through a couple of nasty multistory car parks with no issues.

Do you not ground out in multistory car parks - Previously on other bmw's ive lowered it seems to be the front part of the side skirt which is the problem.

I have to use multistory's everyday so haven't lowered it yet, if you are saying its not i problem then i could be tempted can you confirm this Mike?

[Mikester30]

I can confirm this, I lowered past BMWs too and wouldn't attempt a multistory but I can assure you its no problem with these springs

[Jav_NCL]

Originally Posted by Mikester30

I can confirm this, I lowered past BMWs too and wouldn't attempt a multistory but I can assure you its no problem with these springs

Last question mate...what is the ride like compared to standard?

[Mikester30]

Comfort-wise I cant notice a difference. But it feels so much more planted on the road.

I noticed a huge difference on windy days, before the handling was effected badly at motorway speed but now it sticks to the road. Handling in general is improved and obviously it looks so much better

[romaineami]

Just got a nice deal off tirerack but I noticed the numbers are different H&r #28947-1, any big difference you guys think?

[ndinh]

Originally Posted by romaineami

Just got a nice deal off tirerack but I noticed the numbers are different H&r #28947-1, any big difference you guys think?

Those are for 6 GC and 5 series only. The coupes need the 28947-4. Spring rates are different. There's a guy in the classifieds selling the 28947-4 for cheap if you're interested.

[romaineami]

Originally Posted by ndinh

Those are for 6 GC and 5 series only. The coupes need the 28947-4. Spring rates are different. There's a guy in the classifieds selling the 28947-4 for cheap if you're interested.

Gotcha thanks

[Chief F1 Fan]

H&R BMW application:

http://www.hrsprings.com/application...s/4/Suspension

[Sonny Crockett]

I got AC Schnitzer lowering springs for my x-drive and I have 10mm spacers rear and 5mm front. It is perfect, ride is still excellent and it does´t look too low.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by Sonny Crockett

I got AC Schnitzer lowering springs for my x-drive and I have 10mm spacers rear and 5mm front. It is perfect, ride is still excellent and it does´t look too low.