lowering x1 35i - XBimmers

bmw5406spd · 02-09-2013, 11:59 AM

i was looking for previous thread on lowering the x1, i read that you can use another model car springs on x1, as h and r has it available in Europe, does anyone have info on this and how much it lowers it, i remember x drive 3 series being the vehicle, thanks for the help

Grovsnus · 02-09-2013, 01:14 PM

IMNSHO, the best way to lower an X1 35i is to trade it in for a 335i Sports Wagon.
I can see some buying an X1 to rake it, but lower it all over?

nospam · 02-09-2013, 02:01 PM

Endless Details has lowered his 3". I wouldn't do it personally, but it looks better than the F31 wagon IMO.

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Mine being lowered 3" has gotten some interesting reactions. I've been asked if its a 1 series hatch, if its an X3, I had a guy in a ML63 AMG stop me and ask if it was a 3 series hatch, some people have asked if it was a 1 wagon... In the end... Everyone of all ages and styles has liked it a lot... Everyone that comes to the shop loves it and has expressed interest in it. Most people were iffy before it was lowered because the X1 has a high ride height for its size especially the M Package ones... Once I lowered it everyone's tune changed and says that this is how it should have come. And for you all anti lowering SUV people, it is my daily, it has snows on, and there is nowhere I haven't been able to go with it including a rutted gravel driveway 1,000 feet long through the woods

and it handles close to the way my e92 did.

Grovsnus · 02-09-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nospam

Endless Details has lowered his 3". I wouldn't do it personally, but it looks better than the F31 wagon IMO.

But does it drive as well?

skylineguv · 02-09-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw5406spd

i was looking for previous thread on lowering the x1, i read that you can use another model car springs on x1, as h and r has it available in Europe, does anyone have info on this and how much it lowers it, i remember x drive 3 series being the vehicle, thanks for the help

As nospam says, Endless Details lowered his with E9x xDrive KW items. I've since picked up X1 specific KW's and noted a couple of the differences HERE

bmw5406spd · 02-09-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Grovsnus

IMNSHO, the best way to lower an X1 35i is to trade it in for a 335i Sports Wagon.
I can see some buying an X1 to rake it, but lower it all over?

Ii i wanted a wagon i would have bought one! i modify all my cars, this isn't the only car i own, lol......

paradoxical3 · 02-09-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Grovsnus

But does it drive as well?

Honestly, it drives much better. At least in standard form (can't speak as to lowering it).

Endless Details · 02-10-2013, 05:12 PM

We modify all of our vehicles... My X1 drives great. It handles way better than stock. It does naturally ride a bit stiffer due to being on coilovers but I also run my shocks and struts pretty firm. The V3s can be adjusted much softer and would ride better than stock if you wanted. I live in CT and had it out all day Friday as Nemo rolled in and it was fine. I run blizzaks on the factory 18s. It is a blast to drift in the snow as well and handled it great.

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02-09-2013, 01:14 PM	#2
Grovsnus Lieutenant Drives: Le Mans blue X1 35i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CT Posts: 584 iTrader: (0)	IMNSHO, the best way to lower an X1 35i is to trade it in for a 335i Sports Wagon. I can see some buying an X1 to rake it, but lower it all over?

02-10-2013, 05:12 PM	#8
Endless Details Private First Class Drives: 2009 335xi Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CT Posts: 128 iTrader: (1)	We modify all of our vehicles... My X1 drives great. It handles way better than stock. It does naturally ride a bit stiffer due to being on coilovers but I also run my shocks and struts pretty firm. The V3s can be adjusted much softer and would ride better than stock if you wanted. I live in CT and had it out all day Friday as Nemo rolled in and it was fine. I run blizzaks on the factory 18s. It is a blast to drift in the snow as well and handled it great.