e39 m5 suspension lowering

[broster]

looking at changing th suspension on my e39 m5, always been a fan of the bilstein b12 kits, but they dont list a spring for the m5, they list a b8 damper which i think ill go for, any one have any experience with them?

also what spring d opeople go for, only want around 25mm lower, want to try and keep the ride relitavly user friendly, mainly replacing worn out bits with better uprated bits.

thanks in advance

[derestrictor]

Sure you want to?

It's a pretty good set up as standard, non?

[broster]

if its better to stay with standard then i will look at renewing with OE bits to try and freshen it up a bit.

i must admit it is great as standard

[derestrictor]

I've thought about it but have been metaphorically kipper slapped by all and sundry who have subsequently baulked at the idea.

It really is one of the best damped cars, ever.

[C2look]

derestrictor said:

metaphorically kipper slapped

Lmao.

You get better by the week DeR.

[Trellis]

Driven one running on Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers - and it was quite incredible - no harshness to the ride, yet incredible stability and control through corners on pitted/rutted roads, sharper steering response and hugely confidence inspiring. The car felt 'brand new'.

If I had the spare funds it would be the first mod I did....

[broster]

pss9's arnt cheap at the best of times tho.

[Trellis]

broster said:

pss9's arnt cheap at the best of times tho.

I guess you get what you pay for?

I think they are gettable for circa £900 a set now. Still pricey once you include the fitting cost.

[broster]

im a bilstein dealer so they do work out reasonably, didnt think they had dropped that much, if thats the case tho i think ill be going down that route

i run the pss9's on my track car so agree you do get what you pay for

[Trellis]

broster said:

im a bilstein dealer so they do work out reasonably, didnt think they had dropped that much, if thats the case tho i think ill be going down that route

i run the pss9's on my track car so agree you do get what you pay for

well in that case i'd be interested to see what was the best price you could get them for!

[lee182]

Where can you get them for £900? For that price I'd be all over them.

Cheers

[Trellis]

last time I looked, best price was from ebay from a trade seller in the states.

[broster]

current rrp is around £1300