03-09-2015, 11:05 PM | #1 |
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X1 Light Offroading (Lift Kit)
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Some of you might not be pleased with the idea of lifting an X1, but humour me. I don't intend on making my X1 a track machine or slamming it, but rather use it for practicality/light trail driving this upcoming summer for camping trips. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about suspension kits that can lift the X1 a few inches? I'm not interested in just shimming in some spacers to make the vehicle look taller. Eibach claims that they will eventually release a pro-lift kit for the X1, but no tentative date can be found. The only thing I've found is: http://www.delta4x4.com/component/op...,695/lang,en/. The company's website doesn't list the X1 lift kit, and info on it is scarce. Tires I've been playing with the idea of getting a set of All Terrain tires. Anyone know how wide/tall I can go on 17" rims without rubbing? |
03-13-2015, 05:04 PM | #3 |
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Don't be afraid to off-road it! I have done it a few times and think it is great. A little more clearance and beefier tires would be nice but I would rather just go buy a truck than do that.
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03-13-2015, 07:28 PM | #4 | |
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I'm actually not too focused on lifting it, but would much prefer getting some better tires on there to offroad with. Looks like you had fun! Haha. I dinged my lip of my bumper once already pretty bad... Hence why I'm a little more timid taking her off road. Also in my situation I'm trying to have my X1 as an "all purpose" vehicle in my life. Last edited by mini_cal; 03-13-2015 at 07:37 PM.. |
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03-13-2015, 07:32 PM | #5 |
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X3 is also based on the 3 series. Look up the parts on realOEM to see if they match up. Otherwise, your best bet would be coilovers, they should give a bit of lift. Although, I think you should really just get an X3.
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Anyone know what the biggest tires are that I can get on a 17" rim to fit without rubbing? Like largest overall size of rim+tire/width. |
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Check out KW coilovers, they lower, but should also be able to increase height some. Most coilovers do.
My overall tire height on my summer wheels is .3" taller than stock, I'm very close to rubbing on full lock. You might be able to go up to a 27" tire without rubbing, but don't quote me on that. That being said, 27" tire isn't a whole lot of extra clearance, we're talking less than a 1/2" over the stock tire. With a KW coilover, you might be able to raise the chassis 3/4-1". That would allow for a 28" tire and a little over 1 1/2" of extra clearance.
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04-06-2015, 12:18 PM | #10 |
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Before I lowered it, I took my X1 on various dirt roads, mudpits, etc, in the Red River Gorge in Kentucky and on Rally North America. As long as you watch your wheel placement it actually does surprisingly well. It's not a FJ Cruiser but it is capable of "light" offroading. Now that I am lowered I just make a friend take their car when we go to the gorge.
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Red River Gorge is awesome.
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05-25-2015, 01:05 PM | #12 |
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There is a place that seems to sell lift kits ...
I have also been looking for a lift kit - this is the only place i could find that seems to sell them (i haven't followed them up yet as i am not yet ready to buy)
Worth a look ....http://www.spaccer.com/en_AU/makes-a...ls/bmw/x1.html JM |
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Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S are available in a 225/55/18 which has less than an inch taller sidewall than the OEM 225/45/18, I think clearance on OE suspension would be fine and you'll gain a tad bit more ground clearance as well. When the time comes for tires, this is the most likely route I'm going to go since I can't seem to find any lift options. If we're able to find some way to bring the car up a tad, I may go with something wider/thicker.
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Have you made any progress on this? I checked out Eibach's website and it looks like they now have a Pro Lift Kit for the X1, or it is at least listed in their online catalog.
ETA: I checked the Eibach USA website but couldn't find the springs listed on there. I was going to email them about it but couldn't find a contact email address either. Last edited by IslandTimes; 01-20-2016 at 12:41 PM.. |
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Eibach Part No for E84 xDrive models: E30-20-020-02-22 It is on their catalogue. http://eibach.com/sites/dedevperform...uktkatalog.pdf |
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My question: "Hello, Do you have an expected release date for the BMW X1 Pro-Lift springs? Also, does the pro-lift kit typically require installing aftermarket dampers or are the OEM dampers sufficient? Thanks, Matt" Their reply: "We do not make lift springs for SUV's" Given the part number and this looks available in other parts of the world other than US, definitely sending them an email to see if it's available now!
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Wow, already got a reply! Will be ordering this ASAP, will post up results.
Hi, I noticed part number E30-20-020-02-22 corresponds to E84 X1 xDrive28i Pro-Kit Lift Springs. Is this part available now? http://eibach.com/sites/dedevperform...uktkatalog.pdf Thanks, Matt Matt, This is the German catalog and kit, it is not ordered by Eibach USA. Although some kits are used in both markets, you will have to contact them directly for this application since it’s not something we carry. All I can do is check stock, which shows that it is available in Germany.
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There was some question about GAWR (gross axle weight rating) and whether the kit will lift the car slightly less or slightly more, but we shall see! The kit is just about on the way at this point. Once I get it, I'll start a new thread with pics and details so stay tuned
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Has anyone tried using this kit?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lift-Kit-fo....m46890.l49292 |
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