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Old 08-10-2010, 12:38 AM
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About 5k miles on my Dad's X5 after the drop, no issues so far.
Stance is perfect, ride is a little stiffer, but bearable. Headlights will need to be re-aligned afterwards, they're too high.

FYI, I still have those links for sale!
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Hiren,

Details on the links? price? thanks

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Old 08-13-2010, 01:09 AM
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Hey I just ordered the H&R 2" drop kit. And am ordering the custom rear links. Has anyone had any problems with lowering there X5. Does it mess up any warranty?

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Don't order the links as the H&R kits come with rear links now. About the warranty, I think its obvious.
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Just ordered a set and confirmed with TR that the links were in fact included. Great price as well

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Hiren,

How much firmer is the rear now that you have it lowered? How bad was your camber once you installed? I still haven't installed the ones I bought from you (maybe this weekend) but the x5 is bumpy enough already imo

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The ride is a little firmer overall compared to stock. I can't differentiate stiffness front to rear. Camber was within spec after an alignment.

Anyone know how to re-aim the headlights?
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The ride is a little firmer overall compared to stock. I can't differentiate stiffness front to rear. Camber was within spec after an alignment.

Anyone know how to re-aim the headlights?
Thanks. I was told that has to be done at the dealership

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Have any of you installed the springs yourself? It looks fairly easy. Since I have a pair of spring compressors, I'm tempted to do it.

Have done a few spring swaps on my race cars. It's always been easier than I expected, despite dealing with 40-year-old parts & rust.
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^ I'll be doing mine myself after I break 50k miles (at 48k). Looking under the hood, it appears that the strut tower nuts are under the cowling for the wipers. Will have to remove that in order to get to those nuts. From there, it should be just like any other spring swap.

I'm thinking of going for the Eibachs for a supposedly better ride. I know I'll have to buy the links separately.
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