640d lowering - any guides?

[MARKPRIOR]

Going to order springs and lower the car, any how tos?

Hints tips etc...

[Havy]

H&R HAS.
KW
ST-Suspension

[Thewrench86]

Mark how do you anticipate the lowering will affect the front lip? I was thinking about lowering too but not too sure if I can now with the lip on.

[jjasonSU]

here you go
DIY Guide - H&R Springs on 650i xDrive Gran Coupe
by board57796

[MARKPRIOR]

Originally Posted by Havy

H&R HAS.
KW
ST-Suspension

So, ive discounted H&R as the drop is quite aggressive, not that i dont want but my drive will simply not allow, will check the others. my thoughts were the eibach 20mm drop

Originally Posted by Thewrench86

Mark how do you anticipate the lowering will affect the front lip? I was thinking about lowering too but not too sure if I can now with the lip on.

i tried getting on my drive tonight at an angle and i could fit 20mm ok, speed bumps etc.. i just need to take my time. i just cant live with the space between the wheel and the arch, i could legally advertise that gap as a room for rent

Originally Posted by jjasonSU

here you go
DIY Guide - H&R Springs on 650i xDrive Gran Coupe
by board57796

Nice thanks, rears look an absolute pig

[polar993]

I had good luck with the height adjustable H&R VTF springs. Very nice ride, and you can dial in your exact lowering height. I too didn't want the front of my car to be too low.

[MARKPRIOR]

polar993 i may have to consider this option, turns out the eibach drop is 20mm on the back but 25mm on the front, i would be cutting it very fine at that drop

stunning car BTW

[polar993]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

polar993 i may have to consider this option, turns out the eibach drop is 20mm on the back but 25mm on the front, i would be cutting it very fine at that drop

stunning car BTW

Let me know if you have any questions regarding the H&R VTF adjustable springs. They are a bit more expensive than the standard H&R sport springs, but the ability to dial-in the exact ride height you desire is well the price in my opinion. The VTF springs are about $700USD.

The F06 has a long wheelbase, and when lowered it has a tendency to scrape over speed bumps. I happen to live on a road with speed bumps, and I had to set the VTF springs at an exact height where the car will now just clear without scraping! It was a bit of trial and error, but it was worth the time it took for the adjustment. I didn't attempt to install the springs myself, but I was able to handle all the final height adjustments myself using two spanner wrenches and a reliable floor jack.