Lowering on Springs!

M3CSLIRL · 23-03-2008, 02:48 PM

Hi Guys,
Ive been thinking about lowering the car

To make it look a bit Wider n meaner!
Anyone have any thoughts, Regards Handling etc How it would be affected? Also if anyone does of a Black CSL Preferably could you post some pics thanks!

M3CSLIRL

M3CSLIRL · 30-03-2008, 12:59 PM

Well here's the answer i got off Another BMW Site!

CSL springs are very progressive, especially the fronts (~4 coils). The shocks are also more heavily damped to suit the springs.

Most aftermarket springs are too soft to suit the CSL shocks (softer springs, harder dampers = car that changes direction slower).

If driving is your main focus, stick with the OEM or if you want better adjustability, you need to get a set of coilvers to really justify the upgrade.

Well Put id say!!! So She stays the way she is!

**DazBlackCSL** · 08-04-2008, 08:21 PM

Look at the KW coil overs, might be having these on my Car to try them out in the next month or so, to see if they are any good, will let you know how I get on ...

M3CSLIRL · 08-04-2008, 08:57 PM

Great Stuff Daz!!

**DazBlackCSL** · 08-04-2008, 11:08 PM

Will post a pic of a car with them on tomorrow ... not black one tho...!

**DazBlackCSL** · 14-04-2008, 07:07 PM

Not forgotten !!

**DazBlackCSL** · 14-04-2008, 07:15 PM

Ok here is Thorney's car with KW's on at the back of the pic, mine in front on standard set up.

Not the best angle , and best quality , only on iphone so not good for pics, but you can get a feel for how low it sits, admittedly this is on the lowest setting , so can be adjusted , but he swears by them, and this is his road car , and it does handle V V well !

M3CSLIRL · 14-04-2008, 07:39 PM

Thanks Mate! Deff sits nice and low not a whole lot but something to think about Coilovers are the forward!

23-03-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
M3CSLIRL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 330 Casino cash: $426	Lowering on Springs! Hi Guys, Ive been thinking about lowering the car To make it look a bit Wider n meaner! Anyone have any thoughts, Regards Handling etc How it would be affected? Also if anyone does of a Black CSL Preferably could you post some pics thanks! M3CSLIRL __________________ "Power is nothing without Control"

30-03-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
M3CSLIRL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 330 Casino cash: $426	Well here's the answer i got off Another BMW Site! CSL springs are very progressive, especially the fronts (~4 coils). The shocks are also more heavily damped to suit the springs. Most aftermarket springs are too soft to suit the CSL shocks (softer springs, harder dampers = car that changes direction slower). If driving is your main focus, stick with the OEM or if you want better adjustability, you need to get a set of coilvers to really justify the upgrade. Well Put id say!!! So She stays the way she is! __________________ "Power is nothing without Control"

08-04-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Look at the KW coil overs, might be having these on my Car to try them out in the next month or so, to see if they are any good, will let you know how I get on ... __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

08-04-2008, 08:57 PM	#4
M3CSLIRL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 330 Casino cash: $426	Great Stuff Daz!! __________________ "Power is nothing without Control"

08-04-2008, 11:08 PM	#5
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Will post a pic of a car with them on tomorrow ... not black one tho...! __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

14-04-2008, 07:07 PM	#6
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Not forgotten !! __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

14-04-2008, 07:15 PM	#7
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Ok here is Thorney's car with KW's on at the back of the pic, mine in front on standard set up. Not the best angle , and best quality , only on iphone so not good for pics, but you can get a feel for how low it sits, admittedly this is on the lowest setting , so can be adjusted , but he swears by them, and this is his road car , and it does handle V V well ! __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

14-04-2008, 07:39 PM	#8
M3CSLIRL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 330 Casino cash: $426	Thanks Mate! Deff sits nice and low not a whole lot but something to think about Coilovers are the forward! __________________ "Power is nothing without Control"

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