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Versipellis · 08-17-2016, 05:28 PM

First pic looks good. Second pic really does look like you're trying too hard, imo. :/

CalCarNut · 08-18-2016, 11:07 AM

I like the top pic; the 2nd looks too low..but it's what ever the OP wants. My car scrapes driveways at stock height unless you do the import scene maneuver and go up at an angle. I'd be scared I'd rip the fascia off on something as low as Pic 2 shows. Forget about bump stops, a street dip would instill fear........

yoandry · 08-18-2016, 12:14 PM

First pic is the way to go when driving.

Second pic just leave it for show, that's it.

Milkshakies · 08-23-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe_E

Love the look of the car, and especially the drop on the second picture! Not everyone is about the "Low Life" but I really appreciate people who will go through with the suffering of a low car

(currently tucking some tire on KW coils) . Looks awesome in MY IMO. Good luck with whatever path you choose. The second picture with a front lip would make it look way lower too!

Hey thanks!!!! Good to see some nice comments on here haha

I want a lip, I'm currently looking for some gently used ones in my price range right now, if you have any suggestions, let me know!!

Milkshakies · 08-23-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

I prefer function over form and I think your car looks really nice in the top pic. The bottom pic looks like
a: its going to handle like ca-ca
b: It's going to be a pita to drive
c: You're trying really really hard.

I guess this is looking like logic to me...

Milkshakies · 08-23-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MrF30

I don't like bags. They ride like sh!t. You can get a cup kit which is a little better.

There isn't a coilover or spring/shock kit out there that will ride well that low. So you're in a tough spot if you want to choose ride quality or aesthetics, but with the H&Rs you have, ride quality has already suffered.

If it were me, I'd just go with coilovers and lower the car to where the finder is just over the tire which is pretty much where you're at now.

I think coilovers are looking good for me...I may end up going that path. Seems like a more logical decision than air.

Milkshakies · 08-23-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by goj

I would get a set of adjustable coilovers. You can achieve the low look and fine tune the height to your liking. Be careful going super low, that front bumper will get chewed up on almost everything!

Thank you for the input! I am now planning on going the coilover route. I'll have to be extra careful with my future lip, haha

Milkshakies · 08-23-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Looks good OP

Thank you!!! It's got a long way to go!

Milkshakies · 08-23-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CalCarNut

I like the top pic; the 2nd looks too low..but it's what ever the OP wants. My car scrapes driveways at stock height unless you do the import scene maneuver and go up at an angle. I'd be scared I'd rip the fascia off on something as low as Pic 2 shows. Forget about bump stops, a street dip would instill fear........

Thank you for the feedback!

ronanz · 08-23-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mkallman

Thank you for the input! I am now planning on going the coilover route. I'll have to be extra careful with my future lip, haha

Consider either Line-X or Rhino Guarding the bottom...it's saved my ass several times!

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Joe_E · 08-23-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mkallman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_E

Love the look of the car, and especially the drop on the second picture! Not everyone is about the "Low Life" but I really appreciate people who will go through with the suffering of a low car

(currently tucking some tire on KW coils) . Looks awesome in MY IMO. Good luck with whatever path you choose. The second picture with a front lip would make it look way lower too!

Hey thanks!!!! Good to see some nice comments on here haha

I want a lip, I'm currently looking for some gently used ones in my price range right now, if you have any suggestions, let me know!!

I really like the look of the m performance lip. You can get one off of eBay for a nice price. Looks great on white cars. Carbon fiber is nice also

Milkshakies · 08-24-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Consider either Line-X or Rhino Guarding the bottom...it's saved my ass several times!

.

The spray-on liner? Really?

Milkshakies · 08-24-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe_E

I really like the look of the m performance lip. You can get one off of eBay for a nice price. Looks great on white cars. Carbon fiber is nice also

I was considering that one before I started looking around and found some other ones that are close to that but then I won't have the same one as everyone else. I want something different!

Joe_E · 08-24-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mkallman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_E

I really like the look of the m performance lip. You can get one off of eBay for a nice price. Looks great on white cars. Carbon fiber is nice also

I was considering that one before I started looking around and found some other ones that are close to that but then I won't have the same one as everyone else. I want something different!

I agree with you on being different! There's a user here that has a very nice aggressive custom lip. Not everyone is a fan but I think it's different and nice. I've only seen it on his car. I think it'll look great if the car is going to be really low. But only my opinion

Joe_E · 08-24-2016, 11:41 AM

Not sure why the pics didn't send

Milkshakies · 08-24-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe_E

I agree with you on being different! There's a user here that has a very nice aggressive custom lip. Not everyone is a fan but I think it's different and nice. I've only seen it on his car. I think it'll look great if the car is going to be really low. But only my opinion

Do you know who's profile that car is linked to? I'm in love with that lip.

Akademe · 08-24-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe_E

Not sure why the pics didn't send

car looks great man I love it

Dan203 · 08-24-2016, 01:34 PM

I never liked lowering. It looks cool, but the prospect of scraping my bumper on every speed bump and driveway is not appealing to me.

In that second pic the tires look like they're under the fenders, can you even turn the wheel when they're like that? Seems like they would bind up on the fenders.

Akademe · 08-24-2016, 01:49 PM

I wouldn't pay attention to the people with negative comments about your car, I think it looks great (a little biased as mine is AW also) but I hear the same stuff all the time I am a 26 year old banker so most of the people I work with are twice my age. They all think I am "ruining a bmw" lol.

theEZV · 08-24-2016, 02:54 PM

If you want to tuck all around, you're making a lifestyle choice. You have to pick/plan your routes carefully, always check to see if the routes you take regularly are having any road work/repairs done, etc. You're going to rip off bumpers, lips, fender liners, etc. It's part of the fun/experience, but if you have a nicer/more expensive ride, it can be a headache.

Ideally you can get the best of both worlds with air - get a ride height that's comfortable, and then air it down to tuck tire/wheel when you're parked.

But be prepared to at least spend $3-4k on a decent kit.

All of my cars have been lowered going back 10+ years and I just always end up going with coils.

Best of luck with the modding. It sure is fun.

CalCarNut · 08-24-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Akademe

I wouldn't pay attention to the people with negative comments about your car, I think it looks great (a little biased as mine is AW also) but I hear the same stuff all the time I am a 26 year old banker so most of the people I work with are twice my age. They all think I am "ruining a bmw" lol.

No one is making 'negative' comments; the OP asked what we thought about air suspension etc..and people are commenting on the rendering provided. Unless you can alter the height with a good system, it's too low to be practical.

Akademe · 08-24-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CalCarNut

No one is making 'negative' comments; the OP asked what we thought about air suspension etc..and people are commenting on the rendering provided. Unless you can alter the height with a good system, it's too low to be practical.

I'm just going based off the first few comments that were overly sarcastic but not here to argue with peoples opinion just encouraging another enthusiast! I like my car lowered so I guess its just based off taste I have not had any issues with having my car lowered. I've seen some Hondas near scraping though and they seem to make it lol

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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I never liked lowering. It looks cool, but the prospect of scraping my bumper on every speed bump and driveway is not appealing to me. In that second pic the tires look like they're under the fenders, can you even turn the wheel when they're like that? Seems like they would bind up on the fenders.
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theEZV Lieutenant 178 Rep 463 Posts Drives: F30 335i; Looking for F80 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Clarksburg, MD iTrader: (0)	If you want to tuck all around, you're making a lifestyle choice. You have to pick/plan your routes carefully, always check to see if the routes you take regularly are having any road work/repairs done, etc. You're going to rip off bumpers, lips, fender liners, etc. It's part of the fun/experience, but if you have a nicer/more expensive ride, it can be a headache. Ideally you can get the best of both worlds with air - get a ride height that's comfortable, and then air it down to tuck tire/wheel when you're parked. But be prepared to at least spend $3-4k on a decent kit. All of my cars have been lowered going back 10+ years and I just always end up going with coils. Best of luck with the modding. It sure is fun.
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