Originally Posted by ard

1. BMW doesnt make different versions of the body to accommodate different fender flares- generally the various flares are bolt on. (you should familiarize yourself with realoem.com/bmw, as well as many other p[arts sites- it will help you understand part commonality, option codes, etc...) HOWEVER, no idea about the crap that is sold on ebay.

I didnt think the body was any different but it seemed odd that the ads specifically note 20/21 inch wheels only when obviously most people buying them are looking to upgrade from the base model to the sport look.

2. How do you plan on lowering? Just whack off some spring, or buy shorter ones? Or the right way?

As far as lowering goes I ordered a set of H&R 2 inch drop front coils with the adjustable rear sensor links to have the air Springs adjust down accordingly.

3. Its the wifes' daily. She wants it dropped and stanced for a few $k?

How dare she, right?

4. What suspension upgrades change bearing loading? or you'll just replace them when they wear out?

Planning to upgrade the front thrust Rod bushings to poly and get the most positive offset upper control arms to reduce front camber. We'll see how the alignment place out in the rear and go from there.


Welcome. Have fun