[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

MSS I'm assuming...

Yes.

[Cmond]

Anyone on KW V3s, 265/40 295/35 with spacers? I committed to the KW V3s and trying to figure out if using spacers with the wider tires would be problematic.

Thanks all!

[BeaminF97]

Originally Posted by Cmond

Anyone on KW V3s, 265/40 295/35 with spacers? I committed to the KW V3s and trying to figure out if using spacers with the wider tires would be problematic.

Thanks all!

Yea most likely youll have to trim the rear running spacers with wider wheels. I have after market wheels thats +32 in rear with 315/35/20 tire and i had to trim my rears my front is fine and im running +25 up front

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

I lowered my 2020 X3 MC with DINAN springs because I was looking for better handling characteristics & a more aggressive look / sporty static ride height. This also (which I wasn't expecting) improved the ride quality as well. So lowering springs don't simply lower the vehicle's center of gravity. It improves the handling & ride quality all on fell swoop. I also have improved my tires to PS4S & did the 265/295 tire upgrade which made the X3MC even more compliant over most roads. To me the proper set of springs & tires can dramatically enhance the car's nature. Just like new shoes on our feet can do!

My eibach prokit is at home! Am in Chiraq, Ill. seeing my boy graduate from Navy boot camp. Really good week/weekend so far.

When I get back need to parse out some time to put these four springs in. Gotta hide my activity from the sig other/Gfriend. Should have the springs in by next weekend! Cannot wait.

[65fastback]

I was thinking of doing some H&R or Dinan lowering springs on my x3m so I just now called a local shop for a quote.

Dude on phone says you buy the springs we can install & do alignment will be about 3k.....

Me: umm k thanks bye.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by 65fastback

I was thinking of doing some H&R or Dinan lowering springs on my x3m so I just now called a local shop for a quote.

Dude on phone says you buy the springs we can install & do alignment will be about 3k.....

Me: umm k thanks bye.

Heck, I am not sure I'd agree to the spring install for 1K.

When** I get a chance to do it, I'll post some findings. Hard to believe it would be worth paying someone in excess of that (1k).

[Shaun170]

As a comparison. I’ve just been quoted a fraction over $1k to fit and supply Eibach Pro Kit at a respected indi shop near to me for my 40i. I’m pretty sure X3MC’s use the same kit.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by Shaun170

As a comparison. I’ve just been quoted a fraction over $1k to fit and supply Eibach Pro Kit at a respected indi shop near to me for my 40i. I’m pretty sure X3MC’s use the same kit.

1k - pay it!

I just did this last night and today - and it was a street brawl. Rears took about 4hours of straight work last night and today, fronts are about the same.

Eibachs.. getting the strut/spring assembly out and back in - in the back was a fight. Would be much easier w/ another set of hands getting it back in.

The fronts - are a brawl as well. Getting the spring strut assembly out and back in is just a fight.

I did four springs on a 2023 M4 and that was more like finesse. This was a brawl.

[M4Lou]

And just FYI - I did the strut pinch bolt to 60ft/lbs and did the tie rod (larger nut) to 70ft/lbs. The vertical rod (think it is the sway bar) is harder to tighten, you have to tighten the torx or have a pass through socket. I'd guess*** I got it to at least 40ft/lbs.

I could loosen the top strut nut by hand w/ a 1/2" drive - so that is prolly safe at 40ft/lbs. Upper three-four strut top hat mount bolts have been covered. I just got those super tight w/ a 3/8 drive (I would not* use a 1/2 drive).

FRUSTRATING that torque values on this car is some type of guarded mystery. Sorry I put ft/lbs - my old brain thinks that way.

Lastly - you can* remove the front springs on an M4 w/o removing the strut/pinch bolt etc (Raleigh method). On the X3M - you CANNOT - lol.

[M4Lou]

And on rears - I cannot remember, I think I did the strut lower bolt to 60ft/lbs and end bolt to 75ft/lbs. May have been 75/100 - but 100 seems high for that size nut/bolt.

And car is a 2024, so I re-used all fasteners - save a gooned top front strut nut that I had to replace (5$) from my local/century BMW.

I'll try and get some pics.

(And please post some torque number from what you did or found correct torque to be)

[zurbozz]

H&R springs

[Shaun170]

Originally Posted by zurbozz

H&R springs

Picture is too dark to really see anything.

[Cmond]

KW V3 and 265/40;295/35’s tire upgrade all set, I’m pleased.

[Jnat]

Originally Posted by Cmond

KW V3 and 265/40;295/35’s tire upgrade all set, I’m pleased.

That is an awesome stance, well done and looks fantastic!

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by Cmond

KW V3 and 265/40;295/35’s tire upgrade all set, I’m pleased.

One a side note, did you have your wheels powder coated grey like the Jahre Edition M3... ? Or is that a quick accumulation of brake dust... ? I know the 892 wheels are very difficult to thoroughly wash & clean. LOL

[Cmond]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

One a side note, did you have your wheels powder coated grey like the Jahre Edition M3... ? Or is that a quick accumulation of brake dust... ? I know the 892 wheels are very difficult to thoroughly wash & clean. LOL

100% 350mi drive in horrible weather on stock pads. I just detailed the car the day before I got it done haha!

[gapband]

Originally Posted by Cmond

KW V3 and 265/40;295/35’s tire upgrade all set, I’m pleased.

Any spacers? Stance is looking proper. Also, do you know what your settings are for the KW's?

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

One a side note, did you have your wheels powder coated grey like the Jahre Edition M3... ? Or is that a quick accumulation of brake dust... ? I know the 892 wheels are very difficult to thoroughly wash & clean. LOL

Just to add....the bicolor 826 looking wheel (I think it is an 892) that we get on these cars looks sooo much better than the all-black 826's on the M3/M4's.

Now if you do go gray, i think the medium gray that see on 963m's looks much better than the dark gray/almost black look on the Jahre editions. It is too dark.

I guess my point is, if you powdercoat, re-think going as dark as the Jahre's.

[ygwhfls]

Originally Posted by Mscarn2014

Top Stock.

Below is Eibach Lowering springs ~1 inch front, 1.2 inch back, 12mm spacers all around.

Bottom is settled a bit more after 2 months.

Springs made the ride actually softer, but not by much, just where I would want it for a sporty daily.

Hey bro，nice to see your post about eibach，i want a some spring，but worry the eibach spring softer than stock springs，so when u use the eibach，it improve or reduce the handing when u change lane and turning？Looking forward to your reply thanks。