04-30-2024, 01:24 AM | #1 |
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Is it just me or is the wheel gap freakishly bad? I was looking at just lowering springs, but I’m seeing that using them with stock components is asking for trouble.
What’s the recommended setup? I have adaptive suspension, maybe that’s why it’s so high? |
04-30-2024, 01:30 AM | #2 |
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tires appear to not be an incorrect aspect ratio. what size are your tires?
you may do a mild lowering, such as eibach pro-kit springs and F80 bumpstops. this will minimally affect the damper lifespan. |
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18x8.5 et38 245/40/18 square, should be right according to apex
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04-30-2024, 01:41 AM | #4 |
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the tire size is correct. i guess the gap is giving the illusion the tire is a lot smaller. the right side gap looks ridiculous. not sure the eibach pro-kit will reduce the gap enough, but it will help some
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Should I be considering a full coil over setup? |
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as with any brand comparison, the pros and cons between different brands of springs, dampers and coilovers is very subjective. if you get a non-adaptive coilover you will need to code out edc or get an edc delete kit. if you opt for an adaptive coilover KW DDC is what i'd suggest. |
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assuming your dampers are still good these are the Eibach Pro-Kit springs part numbers:
E10-20-031-02-22 if RWD E10-20-031-05-22 if X-Drive because suspension labor is a big part of the cost, you should also replace the strut mounts, spring seats, shock protectors and bump stops as these items are usually worn and torn as well. |
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Mine was stupid high too, I hated it. Seems to affect LCI cars more than pre-LCI. Your choice of 245/40 makes the gap look worse, as they are slightly shorter than 225/45.
Pics before and after-lowering. I'm on KW Comforts |
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I'm about to run into this same situation with new Aodhan AH11s and the same wheel and tire size.
If it's correct that we can run Eibach pro with stock non-EDC struts, that may be a route I go! |
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That wheel gap! I'm laughing with you, and hope you find a solution soon.
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You now need to lower it as you've suggested This is my RWD F31 on Bilstein B4S shocks with Eibach pro kit springs; running all new Sachs top mounts all round with OEM BMW dust boots/bump stops etc - no need for F80 ones unless you go much lower I have fitted all new suspension arms throughout as well; I did a FULL suspension overhaul As it stands on its summer 18" 405Ms with 235/45/18 tyres: Zero issues; zero rubbing even when fully loaded and handles superbly Would highly recommend
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Yeah I’ll definitely be exploring a complete overhaul. |
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In case you haven't seen it, there's a thread on the Eibach 05 springs that aloha mentioned above. Here's a 340iX on those springs paired with Koni SA shocks:
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=27 |
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