I've heard that lowering springs will create horrible negative camber and cause excessive tire wear. Is this true? I would like to get some good springs and get the stance on my Xi just sitting over a set of 19" rims and tires...any recommendations??? I love the look of the 3 series with the sport package on them and that's the look I want to achieve. Anyone ever use Bavarian Autosport springs before...they seem somewhat inexpensive. Thx!
Lowering springs for 330xi
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Lower Springs will create negative camber, the more you drop the worse it is. Some of it can be dialed out, depends on how much drop. H&R makes OE Sport springs which drop a bit but camber can still be compensated.
Or spend bigger bux and install caster/camber plates on the front, and an adjustable lower trailing arm on the rear. Then you can dial it all out.
Or spend bigger bux and install caster/camber plates on the front, and an adjustable lower trailing arm on the rear. Then you can dial it all out.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=TSU9940001$299 for Castor/Camber Plates - Turner Motorsports
$279 for Adjustable Lower Control Arms - Turner Motorsports
$279 for Adjustable Lower Control Arms - Turner Motorsports
What is the purpose of lowering a car? Seems aside from performance, you would damage the front bumper area as it hit the concrete when entering every driveway? Or are you not going that low?
Also, once a car is lowered, wouldn't potential buyers avoid a car where someone messed with the suspension?
Also, once a car is lowered, wouldn't potential buyers avoid a car where someone messed with the suspension?
It depends on which springs you choose. If you go with OE Sport springs, the drop will be mild and camber might be OK with just an alignment. It would be OK for a couple of months, but that is also a function of the tires and how much you drive.
If your goal is just to lower the car for the looks of the sport package, coilovers are NOT a good idea.
If your goal is just to lower the car for the looks of the sport package, coilovers are NOT a good idea.
TRhe reason I want to lower it is not necessarily for looks at all...I do want the tighter, sportier suspension. It goes well with this car and I love how the "sport package" equipped E46's felt in the corners and while driving down the road. Secondary, is the fact that it looks great sitting over a set of 19's.