525i 1989 want to lower

**AREITO** · 11-20-2004, 09:25 PM

Hi all. This is Francisco and i want to make my 525i 1989 look or be lower . Can any one tell me a good set of suspention or sprint for my car(chip).. Thanks to all..

**Patrick** · 11-21-2004, 01:12 PM

I like my Sachs kit because it's a good compromise of firmness, lowering, and comfort. There are, of course, other spring/shock combinations that people like. Since you're new to E34's you should spend some time on Bruno's website:
http://www.bmwe34.net/

**AREITO** · 11-22-2004, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Patrick

I like my Sachs kit because it's a good compromise of firmness, lowering, and comfort. There are, of course, other spring/shock combinations that people like. Since you're new to E34's you should spend some time on Bruno's website:
http://www.bmwe34.net/

**632 Regal** · 11-21-2004, 01:22 PM

Im running Eibach springs and Belstein sport shocks, firm but not jarring and it lowers the front conciderably compared to the stockers.

**AREITO** · 11-22-2004, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by 632 Regal

Im running Eibach springs and Belstein sport shocks, firm but not jarring and it lowers the front conciderably compared to the stockers.

**Tiger** · 11-22-2004, 10:32 AM

Same setup here... the tire brand makes a huge difference in ride.

**talltorontoguy** · 11-22-2004, 10:46 AM

One thing to remember on the Sachs kit is that you have two height settings to pick from on the rear.

I used the higher setting, which is close to stock (there is still a gap between the tire and the lip). This might address the alignment issue mentioned earlier (not 100% sure if it does).

Rod

**AREITO** · 11-23-2004, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by talltorontoguy

One thing to remember on the Sachs kit is that you have two height settings to pick from on the rear.

I used the higher setting, which is close to stock (there is still a gap between the tire and the lip). This might address the alignment issue mentioned earlier (not 100% sure if it does).

Rod

**talltorontoguy** · 11-21-2004, 10:39 PM

I agree on the Sachs kit. It really is great.

I went a little further and used 3mm spring pads on the front of mine to drop it almost an extra 1/4". The 3mm pads are from either the M5 or from a 540, can't remember which, but they fit right in there.

Got it all from BMA

Good luck,
Rod

**AREITO** · 11-22-2004, 10:14 AM

Thanks Rod!

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Thanks Pat. You always good in advice! and to all the did too!

Jeff , i like to look of your Bimmer.

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