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      02-12-2011, 08:22 AM   #1
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Lowering suspension/springs for F10 550i Xdrive?

Anyone know of any suspension kits to lower a F10 550 xdrive? Car is great, but am interested in dropping it a bit.
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      02-13-2011, 08:09 AM   #2
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H&R have lowering springs for the F10 550ix. Works with active suspension as well. aprox 30mm in front and 20mm rear.
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does this give the car a stiffer feel? Love the car but it is really soft and gives very little feedback on the road.
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      03-27-2011, 12:26 PM   #4
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Schnitzer is working on a lowering kit for the 550ix. I´m waiting for this and hoping it doesn´t lower the car as much as the ones available right now.
What I´ve seen these kits lowers about 35mm, and that is to much IMO.

If you lower the xDrive cars to much you could get problems with the front drive shafts ( hear from a BMW source ).
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Yes, the car is a lot stiffer.
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      03-28-2011, 02:01 AM   #6
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I am looking at getting 25mm drop from Schnitzer dealer installed in May, I wanted to wait until break in miles expire, I will let you know my thoughts. 35mm seems a bit much especially for an xdrive. I am also looking at doing the Schnitzer 8 piston front brake system.

I am hoping Schnitzer comes out with an ECU for the 550i.
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      04-10-2011, 09:39 AM   #7
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Any transmission concerns with the Hartage ecu upgrade?
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