Lowering the X5 E70, H&R Springs installation *** Lots of pic's ***

[hiren]

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?

[m32]

Originally Posted by hiren

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

Edwin

[VintageRacer477]

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.

[finagle69]

^ 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.

[brisbmw]

If anyone is interested I have a brand new pair of H&R springs fs which include the rear links.

[VintageRacer477]

Originally Posted by finagle69

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

I can't find it now. But, a while ago when I began researching Eibach vs. H&R springs I found a site that gave good evaluations of each. I chose to consider the H&Rs. Although I have yet to put $$ where mouth is.

I spoke to an Eibach rep at the PRI show & he said their springs were closer to stock ride quality than H&R. But, that is reverse of the article. I think I would be more likely to believe a 3rd party.

[finagle69]

^I think I read something similar to what you're referring to. Something about H&R more for street comfort vs. Eibach more for track stiffness. That all belies what the real life experiences has shown (of which there are very few). I can only remember one or two instances of people stating the Eibachs were more comfy than the H&R; one of which had actually had both on his car.

I know it'll cost more, but I'll give the Eibachs the first go.

[ShantF1]

How is the handling… any difference?

[Hosse]

I mounting mine 25mm tomorrow also:-) Mounted my new 22" wheels yesterday also, so im looking forward to this:-)

[Hosse]

Another question. In my As Schnitzer kit theres no lowering pins. The guy that sold it to me said that the best thing to do is to lower the rear with programming. He recomends BMW GT1 tester or AutoLogic tester. Is this standard BMW equipment?