Lowering an X5 5.0: Eibach or H&R?

[mlee4984]

Hi All,

I have a questions, I have a 2013 without the "air suspension" but when I unlock the car, I still hear some sort of "gas pressure" release. What's up with that? I'm looking to get the Eibachs since I hear horror stories with the H&R. I do have front and rear springs by the way, so this confirms that I don't have the air suspension...

Holy Wheel Gap Batman!!!


Thanks
Mike

[ALPINE_X5]

The horrors stories I believe were the initial installs with the 2" drop instead of the 1.2" and also the rear links were adjusted too low causing a very rough and bouncy ride. I had mine installed and set the links to the same as front and it rises just fine. The recommended settings from H&R which I believe is 65mm between posts is a little too low. I originally set mine to the recommended and it sucked. Adjusted it to match fronts ride height and its night and day.

Not sure how much your eibachs would lower as I haven't seen to many examples without air suspension in rear. Eibachs have been known for comfort rides and always liked them. Surprised they never made a set for the air suspensions.

[mlee4984]

Originally Posted by ALPINE_X5

The horrors stories I believe were the initial installs with the 2" drop instead of the 1.2" and also the rear links were adjusted too low causing a very rough and bouncy ride. I had mine installed and set the links to the same as front and it rises just fine. The recommended settings from H&R which I believe is 65mm between posts is a little too low. I originally set mine to the recommended and it sucked. Adjusted it to match fronts ride height and its night and day.

Not sure how much your eibachs would lower as I haven't seen to many examples without air suspension in rear. Eibachs have been known for comfort rides and always liked them. Surprised they never made a set for the air suspensions.

I feel that the ride is quite stiff already. 21" and RFT and drop may not be the most suitable with babies in the back. So I think I'll try Eibach and give some feedback for you guys.


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[Sylvan Lake V35]

Mine on H&R is better than before but my wife has started complaining about it, it looks soooo good lowered I might give the Eibachs a try or beg KW to sell me just the front coil overs. I am fairly sure I have something else going on it is lowered a solid 2" in the front but all part numbers indicate it is the 1.2" kit and H&R says its unlikely that two defective springs made it into the same box so they aren't willing to do anything for me....I wouldn't take my chances with another H&R kit.

[ALPINE_X5]

Sucks that you had so many problems and still can't it where you want it.

If you decide to get coils let me know and I can send you to my friend in Cali that can help you out with very good pricing. The chances that you will convince KW to sell the fronts only are slim to none.

[BeamerandBimmer]

I ordered the Eibach springs from the Tirerack and the lowering links from loweringlinks.net. My local mechanic did the install yesterday and I went to the dealer for the alignment today. I am very happy with the outcome. The ride is very close to my stock M-Sport setup.

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[Sylvan Lake V35]

How much did It lower you in the front?

[ALPINE_X5]

Have smaller wheels and taller sidewalls sure helps

Can't wait to rid myself of the RFT's and put the Michelins or the DWS's non RFTs on.

Would love for someone to make a replica 214 wheel in 21 inch. Can't get into the 215's yet. Although in ferric grey it does look good.

[skunkd]

They make 214 reps in 22"

[ALPINE_X5]

I will look for them. Never seen anyone run them or advertise them. Afraid 22" mAybe a bit much. You run 22" right ? You have a straight side shot of your car posted ?