Slightly lowering my Z4

[AB]

So as to make it look better with its new CSL rims, I would like to reduce the ride height of my Z4 a little. From my Focus days with Eibach -30mm spring kit, I know that Eibach do the job nicely and I also know that I would not like to go any lower than this for general driveability as well as the fact it will be staying on standard shocks.

My questions are;

- Has anyone used Eibachs on their Z4?
- Are they any good (they were a better ride than standard springs on the focus)
- How much lower than standard are M-Sport springs? If for example 10mm lower then a 30mm Z4 lowering kit will only lower my Z4 by 20mm. Is this correct?
- Can anyone recommend anything better?

[Sticks2]

Not alwaus a success http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19...

[AB]

Ah great - anyone any ideas?

[Mr Whippy]

A few people have the Eibach kit on the Z4-forum, and opinions are mixed.

Personally I think another 15mm drop is too much and will make the car too low and just ground more, meaning you have to go slower = crap.

Any pics of your car on the CSL's as it sits now? Is the gap all round the tyre about equal, or is it bigger at the top?

[Sticks2]

Does your Z4 already have the sports suspension as per the 3.0? If not, I wouldn't be surprised if the stealer could change it for you, or supply the parts. I found out belatedly it was possible on my E46 SE.

No harm in asking.

[AB]

Pictures to come, would like it lower I think.

It has the sport suspension as per other 3.0i models.

[Mr Whippy]

AB said:

Pictures to come, would like it lower I think.

It has the sport suspension as per other 3.0i models.

I think you have to imagine what it's actually sat like when your in it, maybe with a passenger, and want to get over a speed bump, not what it looks like empty... what it drives like is more important, so if you do lower it, go for new dampers and springs!