2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
 

2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 F10 Technical Topics Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Brakes Eibach Pro-Kit and Pro-Spacers now available for the F10 BMW 5-Series
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-24-2010, 06:50 PM   #1
Mark
Administrator
Mark's Avatar
6667
Rep
4,201
Posts

Drives: 1M
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Eibach Pro-Kit and Pro-Spacers now available for the F10 BMW 5-Series

Name:  BMW_5er_Limousine.jpg
Views: 11109
Size:  26.1 KB

One of the largest aftermarket suspension manufacturers in the world, Eibach, has developed a new set of suspension offerings for the new F10 BMW 5-Series.

Those familiar with Eibach will not be surprised to hear that they have developed a set of Pro-Kit springs and Pro-Spacer wheel spacers. This is a great start for 5-series enthusiasts looking to lower their cars for a sportier look and to simultaneously improve handling and dynamics of the car.

The parts are naturally TÜV-certified and are available starting today at authorized retailers.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      06-24-2010, 07:40 PM   #2
tk005x
Private
12
Rep
86
Posts

Drives: F10 535i
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Are the springs safe to put on cars with the dynamic handling package? Worried about loosing the warranty or having problems with the rest of the suspension wearing out much quicker.
Appreciate 0
      06-24-2010, 09:11 PM   #3
Oulixes
Lieutenant Colonel
Oulixes's Avatar
22
Rep
1,938
Posts

Drives: 330xi, 335i
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Terra Borealis

iTrader: (0)

The Eibach kit is interesting, but it would help to learn if "TÜV-certified" means that the user will have no problems with BMW held warranty if he installed the kit.
Appreciate 0
      06-24-2010, 09:53 PM   #4
and 1
winter mode
and 1's Avatar
Italy
62
Rep
2,057
Posts

Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1988 BMW M3  [0.00]
2008 135i  [7.50]
the TUV thing is a big deal in germany, they're like a regulatory group. in 99 my family lived abroad in munich for a year and my dad brought his new car over with us, but he couldn't drive it until he replaced the tail lights with a new set because the OEM US set didn't have a TUV approval stamp. for whatever reason, the headlights did have the stamp...

but after all that, i bet bmw wouldn't give a crap. it's not that the spacers DO have a TUV stamp, it's that they DON'T have a BMW stamp
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar

Appreciate 0
      06-24-2010, 09:54 PM   #5
BMWPower06
A^M=G is nothing w/o the Power of ///M
BMWPower06's Avatar
United_States
171
Rep
1,816
Posts

Drives: ///M5 & ///M3
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Washington D.C.

iTrader: (0)

I have eibachs on my M5 and love em. They feel just like stock
__________________
Indianapolis Red BMW ///M5
Appreciate 0
      06-24-2010, 11:51 PM   #6
geneatals
Ninja
geneatals's Avatar
United_States
390
Rep
4,014
Posts

Drives: 2019 530e
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: So Cal (SFV)

iTrader: (3)

f10's with adaptive drive, are the rears equipped with air bags/posts instead of springs then? if so, does that mean the rear drop will be links like on x5/x6 rears? can anyone currently with an f10 + adaptive confirm if there are springs or not in the rears?
__________________
2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH
Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
Appreciate 0
      06-24-2010, 11:52 PM   #7
geneatals
Ninja
geneatals's Avatar
United_States
390
Rep
4,014
Posts

Drives: 2019 530e
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: So Cal (SFV)

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWPower06 View Post
I have eibachs on my M5 and love em. They feel just like stock
suspension is slightly different from the e60 to the f10.....
__________________
2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH
Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 02:15 AM   #8
MrHarris
yodog
MrHarris's Avatar
United_States
196
Rep
5,026
Posts

Drives: '86 Corolla
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Diamond Bar, Ca

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
2009 BMW  [10.00]
Eibach is the way to go if you're just going springs.
__________________

2009 E92 M3 | Alpine White | Black Extended | Advan RS | Turner Test Pipes | Dinan Axle-Back | OETuning | Eibach Springs | UUC SSK | VRS Front Lip | VRS Type I Diffuser | Matte Black | RPi Scoops | MS Filter | Yokohama AD08 | F1 Pinnacle
Special Thanks: Gintani | OETuning | eAs
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 04:34 AM   #9
bimmernic
Private First Class
1
Rep
109
Posts

Drives: F10 (523)
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SG

iTrader: (0)

Hi, slightly OT but does anyone have an idea of what rims are being used in that photo - they look quite interesting? Thanks.
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 09:50 AM   #10
gatoman39
Major
gatoman39's Avatar
United_States
116
Rep
1,346
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Here is the front suspension on the F10 with Dynamic Handling Package. I'm not an engineer, but those with suspension knowledge may be able to make more out of these pictures, then me and can compare it with the E60 which I'm sure people have disected many times over...
Driver side front:






Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 11:03 AM   #11
Imola.ZHP
Colonel
Imola.ZHP's Avatar
United_States
129
Rep
2,218
Posts

Drives: 2014 BMW i3 BEV EE
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Mud Island, TN

iTrader: (0)

Looks good!
__________________

- 2014 CPO i01 BEV Electronaut Edition Capparis White Tera World, '17-
- 2015 CPO i01 BEV Laurel Grey Tera World, '17-
- 2015 i01 REx Laurel Grey Tera World, '15-'17
- 2003 CPO 330i ZHP Imola Red Build 03/03/03, '06-'15
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 01:42 PM   #12
Whteverjklasdf
First Lieutenant
No_Country
20
Rep
301
Posts

Drives: .
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: .

iTrader: (0)

wow... have you been going offroad? =P
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 02:20 PM   #13
gatoman39
Major
gatoman39's Avatar
United_States
116
Rep
1,346
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sealobo View Post
wow... have you been going offroad? =P
Offroad? You mean Costco, Sears and Home Depot? Then yes.
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 03:09 PM   #14
positiveions
Lieutenant General
positiveions's Avatar
Lebanon
961
Rep
11,722
Posts

Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Upland, CA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by gatoman39 View Post
Offroad? You mean Costco, Sears and Home Depot? Then yes.
you must be busy being a "chauffeur" for your wife.
BTW, that front suspension doesn't look that bad. I did the suspension on my 'ol 2002 Passat 1.8. Had similar setup. It can be done.
But, when I order the 550, I wouldn't want the Dynamic Handling Package.
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 06:20 PM   #15
tk005x
Private
12
Rep
86
Posts

Drives: F10 535i
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Does the car drop in height at all when you switch it to sport or sport+?
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 08:11 PM   #16
positiveions
Lieutenant General
positiveions's Avatar
Lebanon
961
Rep
11,722
Posts

Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Upland, CA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by tk005x View Post
Does the car drop in height at all when you switch it to sport or sport+?
no it doesn't.
Appreciate 0
      06-25-2010, 10:31 PM   #17
geneatals
Ninja
geneatals's Avatar
United_States
390
Rep
4,014
Posts

Drives: 2019 530e
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: So Cal (SFV)

iTrader: (3)

@gatoman39: thank you for the pics, I'm actually more curious about how the rear suspension looks? Is that included or are all of those front suspension pics you provided. I'm curious to know if there is a spring in the rear or not....
__________________
2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH
Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
Appreciate 0
      06-26-2010, 10:15 AM   #18
gatoman39
Major
gatoman39's Avatar
United_States
116
Rep
1,346
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by geneatals View Post
@gatoman39: thank you for the pics, I'm actually more curious about how the rear suspension looks? Is that included or are all of those front suspension pics you provided. I'm curious to know if there is a spring in the rear or not....
front suspension with Dynamic Handling Package, drivers side
Appreciate 0
      06-26-2010, 11:19 AM   #19
Whteverjklasdf
First Lieutenant
No_Country
20
Rep
301
Posts

Drives: .
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: .

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by gatoman39 View Post
Offroad? You mean Costco, Sears and Home Depot? Then yes.
hehe... just that it got a bit dirty rather quickly! guess it's been raining~
Appreciate 0
      06-26-2010, 01:21 PM   #20
geneatals
Ninja
geneatals's Avatar
United_States
390
Rep
4,014
Posts

Drives: 2019 530e
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: So Cal (SFV)

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by gatoman39 View Post
front suspension with Dynamic Handling Package, drivers side
thanx for the clarification...

I know there's an AW f10 535i here in so cal lowered on rdsport springs, that owner does not have adaptive drive so and did confirm he lowered with 4 springs (2 in the front and 2 in the rear). I am wondering if f10's with adaptive drive have rear air bags instead of springs, so lowering the rear would entail links instead of springs....
__________________
2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH
Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i

Last edited by geneatals; 06-26-2010 at 01:56 PM..
Appreciate 0
      06-26-2010, 07:56 PM   #21
tgxmike
Second Lieutenant
tgxmike's Avatar
United_States
18
Rep
293
Posts

Drives: '21 M2C 6MT, '21 Charger Scat
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Boise, ID

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2021 BMW M2  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by gatoman39 View Post
Here is the front suspension on the F10 with Dynamic Handling Package. I'm not an engineer, but those with suspension knowledge may be able to make more out of these pictures, then me and can compare it with the E60 which I'm sure people have disected many times over...
Driver side front:







Looks like they are using a special fluid in the suspension which can be stimulated by electronics to change it's viscosity. Some Caddy's and other high end cars have been doing that for years.

Same concept as having the "sport" suspension button, except now the suspension can stiffen and loosen very quickly as needed to soften the bumps.

edit: sorry nerdy engineer here....
Appreciate 0
      06-27-2010, 12:33 AM   #22
06E90Rostik
2006 join date crew
182
Rep
1,482
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: CA, Sacramento

iTrader: (10)

Garage List
2011 335i  [10.00]
2006 325i  [0.00]
Kudos for those pics, this is why I love these forums. People will go to great lengths (busting out jack and camera) just to share something.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:11 PM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST