Car in Question: 535i Sport - M-tech suspension...
Ok, so when I bought my front shocks I was in a bit of a bind as I couldn't get the ones I wanted for an affordable price, they were ridiculous.
I ended up getting standard Bilstein B4's I think they were called which went in perfect and are driving like a dream (the old shocks were dead - originals I think! )... The only thing is, it seems to have highered my front suspension - this isn't quite right is it? Take a look:
Now, I don't really want to be changing the shocks again and the springs are fine so I spotted this while I was out and about... And I know you guys aren't going to like it -
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_123108
This thing seems dangerous, but surely they couldn't sell it if it was? I'm very tempted as it would be a good cheap temporary fix to the ridiulous gap between the wheel and the arch... What do you think????
them clamps wont work on struts, not enough room. Like Bob said, did you torque the arms under vehicle weight?
Shocks wont raise the front more than 1/4 inch at the most, the springs control the height not shocks. They will settle down over time, mine dropped .75 an inch after a summer.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Do you have a before picture?
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
Let it settle.. I think shocks to have a "break-in" period. But yeah, it looks higher with a lowering spring...
Looks normal for M-tech springs... Eibach or H&R is lower... M-tech is higher so there is a gap. Don't fret about it... let it settle.