Originally Posted by JWMich (Post 1014238)

I'd advise yes on the lowering. I did mine, used the HR springs with new Bilstein Touring (black), and a full alignment after. Lower by about 1.5 inches after letting settle in for a couple months. I did it for performance, but it sure looks pretty darned good, too, now that it's done.

I'd say no on a big brake kit - OEM is way more brakes than needed, even for spirited driving. Way too much coin for what you'll get out of it. If it's appearance you want here, maybe consider painting the stock calipers.

If you meant you were just considering Stop-Tech rotors and new pads, that would make more sense - but I haven't moved from stock so no opinion to offer. I did do stainless brake lines, though, and I'd say that was worthwhile.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by sckooby94 (Post 1014240)

Yeah I'm just changing the rotors and pads.. Big brake is really expensive lol.. you changed the sensor when you changed your brakes? and sweet i might lower mine.. Do you have pics of your X stanced ?

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 1015412)

Stop techs looks really good!!!

Originally Posted by g300d (Post 1015431)

Nice brakes!!

Yeah, I agree with the you dont need big brakes camp. I mean, we have the exact same brakes as the V8's non-iS models, with more than 300hp. We arent wanting in that department.

On lowering springs, I wish Bilstein has Sport shocks for our chassis. Although the HD (yellows) is I feel enough shock for H&R's (basing on personal experience with Mercedes applications), they have standard length travel, not the shorter travel like the Sports have which as explained to me make them a better match for lowering springs.

Originally Posted by sckooby94 (Post 1015450)

They are! i love them, everytime i go outside i sit and stare at them before i leave lol. But I'm dropping it on BC coils this thursday haha,

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 1014220)

Then I would get the H&R Spring kit and a set of Bilstein Shocks/Struts (yellow) because you'll need dampers with the lower springs.

Alignment will only fix excessive camber if your suspension parts are in spec. How many miles on the X5? Have you done any suspension parts replacement or have previous owners done anything?

If you're going to tell me you have over 100k miles and all the suspension is original, you are also going to need to do some R&R of suspension parts BEFORE the alignment, and align when everything is installed.

In my experience as well I'd wait a week after new suspension is installed to do an alignment in order to let the shocks/springs settle.

Can you put the yr/engine/mileage etc in your signature so it helps other members help you? And by chance correct the sideways avatar lol