Lowering an i3

demlotcrew · 12-05-2015, 04:23 PM

Some photos from yesterdays antics.

Hated the stock ride height, had to get it lower ASAP!

The ride is firmer, but only marginally as with the spring rates so low, the dampers have more of an effect on comfort than the springs.

High speed stability and turn in are vastly improved. The dampers could do with a touch on the rebound, but only a tiny amount, I can live with them as they are.

If you're thinking of getting this done, don't think, just get it done.

Andrew

SteveMondragon · 12-07-2015, 02:16 AM

How does the camber look now? I know the rear wheels already have some negative camber with the factory springs (and the inner parts of my Sport tires are wearing out quickly with barely 1000 miles on them).

Can you take some pictures of your car from behind on either side, point down the side of the body so we can see the camber now?

Heiznberg · 12-07-2015, 09:07 PM

Subtle difference but looks so much better. Do you have any side profile shots?

demlotcrew · 12-08-2015, 11:38 AM

Will get some more photos guys. Will get camber measurements. Will also report back with tyre wear, but I don't expect any more than with stock springs. Very surprised to hear such wear rates! I would be looking at getting an alignment done (too much toe out on the rear).

demlotcrew · 12-11-2015, 06:04 AM

Sorry Gents,

Been super busy.

Some very unflattering photos.

Andrew

Vad-Z · 12-15-2015, 07:02 AM

We had this done to my GF's new i3 before delivery. Same H&R springs.

The dealer did the job and the alignment showed no adjustments were needed. All angles were still well within spec.

It is only a 20mm drop (30mm rear) so it is real subtle, but needed..

plymjack · 01-07-2016, 03:32 AM

@OP did you get this done by the dealer? thanks

SteveMondragon · 01-09-2016, 03:23 PM

Looks good. Thanks for the new pics.

It looks like adding 15mm or 20mm spacers in the back will make the i3 have a more aggressive stance (similar to what I did with my E92 years ago on the stock wheels).

ORIGIN M. · 01-10-2016, 10:26 PM

OP did you purchase or lease your car?

A1PericoM3 · 06-30-2016, 08:45 PM

Here is my stanced i3 Rex Deka!

Powerbeast · 12-05-2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by A1PericoM3

Here is my stanced i3 Rex Deka!

Seems like this got got banned, does anyone know if he is running H&R springs?

EINSER M · 12-06-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Seems like this got got banned, does anyone know if he is running H&R springs?

Post#8 he confirmed he did 20/20 and lowered on H&Rs

http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9#post20474779

Powerbeast · 12-07-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by EINSER M

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Seems like this got got banned, does anyone know if he is running H&R springs?

Post#8 he confirmed he did 20/20 and lowered on H&Rs

http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9#post20474779

EINSER M · 12-07-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

are u still doing these

12-05-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
demlotcrew New Member 12 Rep 28 Posts Drives: i3 BEV Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Lowering an i3 Some photos from yesterdays antics. Hated the stock ride height, had to get it lower ASAP! The ride is firmer, but only marginally as with the spring rates so low, the dampers have more of an effect on comfort than the springs. High speed stability and turn in are vastly improved. The dampers could do with a touch on the rebound, but only a tiny amount, I can live with them as they are. If you're thinking of getting this done, don't think, just get it done. Andrew
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12-07-2015, 02:16 AM	#2
SteveMondragon Seaman 69 Rep 518 Posts Drives: E92 \| I01 \| G30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	How does the camber look now? I know the rear wheels already have some negative camber with the factory springs (and the inner parts of my Sport tires are wearing out quickly with barely 1000 miles on them). Can you take some pictures of your car from behind on either side, point down the side of the body so we can see the camber now?
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12-07-2015, 09:07 PM	#3
Heiznberg /// 27 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Subtle difference but looks so much better. Do you have any side profile shots?
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12-08-2015, 11:38 AM	#4
demlotcrew New Member 12 Rep 28 Posts Drives: i3 BEV Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Will get some more photos guys. Will get camber measurements. Will also report back with tyre wear, but I don't expect any more than with stock springs. Very surprised to hear such wear rates! I would be looking at getting an alignment done (too much toe out on the rear).
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12-11-2015, 06:04 AM	#5
demlotcrew New Member 12 Rep 28 Posts Drives: i3 BEV Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Sorry Gents, Been super busy. Some very unflattering photos. Andrew
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12-15-2015, 07:02 AM	#6
Vad-Z New Member 16 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2008 M5 Silverstone Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	We had this done to my GF's new i3 before delivery. Same H&R springs. The dealer did the job and the alignment showed no adjustments were needed. All angles were still well within spec. It is only a 20mm drop (30mm rear) so it is real subtle, but needed..
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01-09-2016, 03:23 PM	#8
SteveMondragon Seaman 69 Rep 518 Posts Drives: E92 \| I01 \| G30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	Looks good. Thanks for the new pics. It looks like adding 15mm or 20mm spacers in the back will make the i3 have a more aggressive stance (similar to what I did with my E92 years ago on the stock wheels).
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01-10-2016, 10:26 PM	#9
ORIGIN M. Banned 3160 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	OP did you purchase or lease your car?
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06-30-2016, 08:45 PM	#10
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