How much to drop the car?

Dvdman · 11-19-2010, 10:12 PM

Just wondering Ive seen a lot of cars lowered by a few inches or so. Whats the average cost for something like that?

e90jerry · 11-19-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Devestator

Just wondering Ive seen a lot of cars lowered by a few inches or so. Whats the average cost for something like that?

H&R Springs (Sport or Race) around $400 plus Labor .

Evil E90 · 11-19-2010, 11:57 PM

I would say no more then $400 with labor included. H&R sport or race springs are around $220 for a set of four. I don't think it will cost that much to install them. I'm going with FSD shocks and Eibach springs. **********s has a deal for the springs and shocks for $849. It would be better to replace both at the same time. Lowering springs will kill your stock shocks fast. It would be double labor to have to replace the stock shocks at a later time if you just replace springs.

FrankiE90 · 11-20-2010, 12:24 AM

Rode on oem sport suspension and HR sport shocks over 50k no prob.

Also Koni yellows and HR springs pair up well. U can search the forum for reviews.

buckshizzo · 11-20-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by evilpixel

I would say no more then $400 with labor included. H&R sport or race springs are around $220 for a set of four. I don't think it will cost that much to install them. I'm going with FSD shocks and Eibach springs. **********s has a deal for the springs and shocks for $849. It would be better to replace both at the same time. Lowering springs will kill your stock shocks fast. It would be double labor to have to replace the stock shocks at a later time if you just replace springs.

Agreed. Get struts/shocks too. Ride will be a lot better than just replacing the springs alone.

Evil E90 · 11-20-2010, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankiE90

Rode on oem sport suspension and HR sport shocks over 50k no prob.

Also Koni yellows and HR springs pair up well. U can search the forum for reviews.

You so crazy Frank!

ibeclueless · 11-20-2010, 09:55 AM

i paid around 300 total.

michael1284 · 11-20-2010, 10:33 AM

running on koni FSD/pro-kits and i love it.

did it myself after picking up the shocks/springs for around $600 on the forums.

frosh · 11-20-2010, 01:47 PM

kw v1- 1200$
and just go as low as it lets you!

///carbon · 11-20-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by frosh

kw v1- 1200$
and just go as low as it lets you!

hahaha...

hipnotic · 11-20-2010, 11:55 PM

about 1k

3X3=5 · 11-21-2010, 11:22 AM

If you want to go low and still have any kind of ride quality the only option is coilovers. They'll let you go lower than any springs I'm aware of and the ride is good even when slammed. If you're on a budget I have a set of barely used coilovers for sale here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455036

FrankiE90 · 11-22-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by evilpixel

You so crazy Frank!

not as crazy as you are.

yamazaho · 11-23-2010, 02:09 AM

Got FK coils for 950, installed with a friend. I did find a good local installer can do the job for $250. I think he will charge less for only spring installation.

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Evil E90 Captain 58 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I would say no more then $400 with labor included. H&R sport or race springs are around $220 for a set of four. I don't think it will cost that much to install them. I'm going with FSD shocks and Eibach springs. *********s has a deal for the springs and shocks for $849. It would be better to replace both at the same time. Lowering springs will kill your stock shocks fast. It would be double labor to have to replace the stock shocks at a later time if you just replace springs. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."*
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