LOWERING THE X, CAN ANYONE POST PIX OF THEIR LOWERED X?
 

Hey guys, im thinking of lowering my 04 4.4i X and I wasn't too sure if its a good idea or not, would I lose power, will it be a stiff ride??? I dont know plus I would really appreciate if you guys could put some pics of your lowered X so I would have an idea. Im basically looking for the advantage and disadvantages of this upgrade.
Thanx in advance.

Why you think it will lose power??????
After i lowered mine i love the look of it and the handling is very stiff due to lower plus the bilstein HD shocks i have.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-new-mods.html


front:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/...1c18ed5e_b.jpg

Rear:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/...7af38c84_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/...51746fb1_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/...157a5d07_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/...dffc68c3_b.jpg

A mild drop doesn't hurt. I'll be lowering mine on H&R or B&G springs on stock shocks. Where's the DIY?!?! :D

what do i exactly need to lower the x? what type of H&R kit?

Do you have rear air ride suspension? If so, you need lowering springs up front and adjustable suspension links in the back. ie. B&G front springs and links from jlevisw in the back

BAM! Enjoy the Pics!!


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...1/DSCN4491.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...1/DSCN4488.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...1/DSCN4487.jpg

One more ...from the Tri State Meet this past weekend!

http://www.xoutpost.com/members/ucre...tamford005.jpg

sexy looking car rich, looks great. im going to get some prices here in toronto to see how much itll cost me. thnx for the pic.

I think Rich has the adjustable air suspension front and back with an intrax module allowing him to go lower than then BMW stock system. Your set up is going to need to be like MrBMW. Front Springs and endlinks. Or you can have the dealer reset the rear height as I am sure you have rear air.

I am currently collecting all the items I need to lower my X.

Have:
B&G front springs $215 (ebay)
custom end links from forum member $60 or $70 cant remember
Dinan Camber Plates $190 ebay

Need:
Front Struts $230 each
Rear shocks ??

Indy install with 4 wheel alignment $750

So I figure around $1500 give take a few Hundo's

Cheaper if you tackle yourself

Here is a pic of the end links

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...c/DSCN0289.jpg

Richirich ride is sitting on KW coilovers V3 all around
and my is sitting on 4 lower springs

My bad. Guess he's not called Richirich for nothing.

You are on 4 springs? So you don't have self leveling or did you remove?

Redline! I don't have self leveling

I thought all the V8 X5 has self leveling. You have a 4.4 or 4.6?

LOL! Trust me......RR - just a nickname! by faaR! LOL!

Rich

Rich, LOL!

LOL> My is ///M V10 5.0 came straight out from Spartanburg, South Carolina special build for me back when i ordered it.:rofl:

LOL!! I thought it was surely....at least a V12 6.0 .............:rofl::rofl:

RR

:rofl::rofl::rofl: ... I don't get it? Stop messing with a newb :confused:

Toms' ride is not an X5 anymore, well after all the mods hes done...

its now called ///T5 for ... and he got a mobile garage at the back of his ///T5... :thumbup::thumbup:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

nice pics where did u get the end links from anh how much will it lower it by thanks

:rofl::rofl::rofl: :tapping:

So what you got?

Eibach Pro


http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...rsaleX5031.jpg

Are those 20's or 22's?

what tires are on those wheels?

OEM 20" reps, 9.5/10.5 Vredestein 275/40/20, 315/35/20

i checked around with few shops here in Toronto and it'll cost me around $2000. i'll have to look around to see if i could get a better deal.

LOL!! THE ///T5

Look at them messing with you.

he's got a ....


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3.0T (t for Tom-powered)

So how much will the end links drop the ride height?

The end links I posted are adjustable. I think a maximum of a 2" drop.

Mines lowered. It was like that when i bought it. To be honest i wish i could put it back up again cos it feels small!!!! I like to be up in the clouds and towering above everybody!!!!!

I used the H&R kit with the end links for rear air suspension. They make 2 kits. One with two springs and 2 links, and the other comes with 4 springs I believe. I think it ran me ran me $285 with shipping. Very easy to install as long as you have a spring compressor. Here's the thread I started with pics after droppin mine http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...droppin-x.html
I also have 30mm spacers on the back wheels. Sorry about the pics that were taken with my phone.

OEM 20" but reps....huh :confused:. Its either OEM or reps.:wow:

Wanna get off my dick there buddy? You have got to be one of the biggest internet tools Ive run into. You must be proud.:rolleyes:

I'm still trying to find it, but i need a

http://www.gamingmmo.com/wp-content/...ying_glass.jpg

So are they OEM or reps? maybe you :dunno: