i4 40e lowered with spacers

greentrbo95gst · 03-13-2023, 09:28 PM

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Ben r33_RGSport was kind enough to help me figure out a setup that works.

He adjusted the links in the rear to match the MSS spring in the front and also added H&R spacers 12/18. The car is not slammed to retain the factory comfort level, but it feels more planted and it takes freeway onramps at 6-8mph faster than before. The phone pictures do not do it justice, but in person the stance is night and day from before. Highly recommended to reach out to Ben for your parts and labor.

liquid · 03-14-2023, 05:25 AM

Looks awesome.

Something I have thought about however I value the height when parking and being able to not scrape the bumper. Your pictures are moving me more in the direction to do it.

falconey · 03-14-2023, 06:55 AM

Looking good, but never heard of lowering a car increasing speed on an on ramp lol.

greentrbo95gst · 03-14-2023, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by falconey

Looking good, but never heard of lowering a car increasing speed on an on ramp lol.

It became a bit more daring after lowering and spacers.

greentrbo95gst · 03-14-2023, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by liquid

Looks awesome.

Something I have thought about however I value the height when parking and being able to not scrape the bumper. Your pictures are moving me more in the direction to do it.

It's not a drastic drop. The main reason is that the floor of the i4 appears to be sitting lower due to the protective materials of the battery. Also I was not looking for a slammed look, just improved optics and handling.

hotrod182 · 03-14-2023, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by liquid

Looks awesome.

Something I have thought about however I value the height when parking and being able to not scrape the bumper. Your pictures are moving me more in the direction to do it.

I already have a hard time going up my fairly normal driveway and not scraping.

greentrbo95gst · 03-14-2023, 11:31 AM

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I already have a hard time going up my fairly normal driveway and not scraping.

I could not live the SUV like clearance.

therealm3 · 03-14-2023, 02:01 PM

I really want to lower my m50 for looks alone but hesitate because despite the large fender gap, the car does sit kinda low already. By that I mean the bottom of the bumper scrapes pretty easily as others have noted. Also, I really like the ride as is stock and don’t want to mess it up and start riding bump stops. Anyone know if these cars have limited travel like the f30’s did before the bump stops engage ?

falconey · 03-14-2023, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by therealm3

I really want to lower my m50 for looks alone but hesitate because despite the large fender gap, the car does sit kinda low already. By that I mean the bottom of the bumper scrapes pretty easily as others have noted. Also, I really like the ride as is stock and don’t want to mess it up and start riding bump stops. Anyone know if these cars have limited travel like the f30’s did before the bump stops engage ?

Well the rears won't have bumstops since it's air suspension. On my m50 the ride is like oem+. No one would suspect the car was lowered unless another m50 was next to it.

therealm3 · 03-16-2023, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by falconey

Well the rears won't have bumstops since it's air suspension. On my m50 the ride is like oem+. No one would suspect the car was lowered unless another m50 was next to it.

Did you go H&R or Eibach?

r33_RGSport · 03-16-2023, 11:56 PM

It is actually MSS spring. It was a typo by the OP.

2nd one that I've done.

Here is picture of the first one.

greentrbo95gst · 03-16-2023, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

It is actually MSS spring. It was a typo by the OP.

2nd one that I've done.

Fixed. Thanks Ben. Too many cars in the stable. Got confused.

r33_RGSport · 03-17-2023, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

Fixed. Thanks Ben. Too many cars in the stable. Got confused.

All good.

Don Juan · 04-08-2023, 09:49 AM

Beautifulll...couldn't stand the 4x4ish stand.. i lowered using Eibach kit

before

After

techwhiz1 · 04-08-2023, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Juan

Beautifulll...couldn't stand the 4x4ish stand.. i lowered using Eibach kit

before

After

Nice.
I just got the Eibach kit for my M50. Plan to have it installed next week.

greentrbo95gst · 04-08-2023, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Juan

Beautifulll...couldn't stand the 4x4ish stand.. i lowered using Eibach kit

before

After

Nice! Get some spacers. It will be night and day.

Don Juan · 04-09-2023, 04:04 PM

I have spacers..10mm front and 12 mm rear..after lowering i think i can go 15mm in the rear

therealm3 · 04-10-2023, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz1

Nice.
I just got the Eibach kit for my M50. Plan to have it installed next week.

Looking forward to hearing your experience with the kit and how ride is.

Nahlem · 04-11-2023, 08:03 AM

Love that look, how close to the asphalt is that certain little bulb beneath the car after being lowered? Man loving the lowered i4 look just as how it should have been from factory !!

Technic · 04-11-2023, 08:24 AM

Are these MSS springs or HAS?

greentrbo95gst · 04-11-2023, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Juan

I have spacers..10mm front and 12 mm rear..after lowering i think i can go 15mm in the rear

I zoomed in and now I see it. My eyes played a trick on me before.

Tallest · 04-11-2023, 09:09 AM

I love the look.

I think you most probably will be fine daily driving it. You dont need to fit snow chains, for example (one reason for bigger fender gap BMW, and many other euro makers have).

Do not understand why car companies dont understand that fender gap is quite the thing we dont like on sportier cars. They even produce a lower car (look at Hurracan, 488 Pista, etc) - but fender gap is still huge.

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therealm3 Lieutenant Colonel 663 Rep 1,666 Posts Drives: F30 340 MSport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (7)	I really want to lower my m50 for looks alone but hesitate because despite the large fender gap, the car does sit kinda low already. By that I mean the bottom of the bumper scrapes pretty easily as others have noted. Also, I really like the ride as is stock and don’t want to mess it up and start riding bump stops. Anyone know if these cars have limited travel like the f30’s did before the bump stops engage ?
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r33_RGSport General 14141 Rep 19,380 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	It is actually MSS spring. It was a typo by the OP. 2nd one that I've done. Here is picture of the first one. Attached Images __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for everyday DEAL!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • CSF • SPL • SST and more... *Accepting - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Venmo, Cash App, Amazon Pay, Affirm.* Last edited by r33_RGSport; 03-19-2023 at 10:30 AM..
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Don Juan Lieutenant 74 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 40i, 2020 I3s Bev Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Beautifulll...couldn't stand the 4x4ish stand.. i lowered using Eibach kit before After Attached Images __________________ 2023 I4 40 Msport White/red interior 19"Rims 2023 Ix 50 MSport Hraphite Gray.Oyster interios 22" Rims Retired 2020 X7 MSport 40i 2020 I3s Bev
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Don Juan Lieutenant 74 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 40i, 2020 I3s Bev Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I have spacers..10mm front and 12 mm rear..after lowering i think i can go 15mm in the rear __________________ 2023 I4 40 Msport White/red interior 19"Rims 2023 Ix 50 MSport Hraphite Gray.Oyster interios 22" Rims Retired 2020 X7 MSport 40i 2020 I3s Bev Last edited by Don Juan; 04-09-2023 at 04:18 PM..
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