02-09-2013, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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lowering x1 35i
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
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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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02-09-2013, 03:21 PM | #6 |
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Ii i wanted a wagon i would have bought one! i modify all my cars, this isn't the only car i own, lol......
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02-10-2013, 04:12 PM | #8 |
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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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10-10-2013, 07:49 AM | #10 |
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At first I thought that lowering an X1 is plain stupid but after seeing this pic I'm having second thoughts. While it's not something that I'd ever do to mine(I want the ground clearance), this X1 looks sweet.
And in terms of handling, if the COG is lower and the springs stiffer, it will handle better and ride rougher...not rocket science. |
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10-10-2013, 10:18 AM | #11 |
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If this was something like an X5, I agree lowering wouldn't make sense. But this is already basically a wagon, not really a SUV. Maybe I'm crazy because I plan on tracking mine, but I plan on lowering it to reduce the center of gravity and reduce handling. Plus it looks much better lowered.
Lowering and tuning the car basically turns it into a M135i x-drive. |
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10-11-2013, 10:44 PM | #13 |
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first this is the only wagon/suv you can buy from bmw this small with the 35i motor and msport pkg. also at 6" lower which i wont keep it this low all the guys at the bmw dealership couldnt believe how well the car drove after the install of the kw v1 coilovers better that stock in smoothness and handling. iam raise it a little when its counter balanced on monday. also para ran a 12.1 1/4 mile time tonight. yes i will add spacers to push rims out to be flush. new pictures monday also 1.6sec 60ft time thats why x drive some people will never understand
this wagon suv car is the best!!!! Last edited by wantm135i; 05-05-2014 at 10:51 PM.. |
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10-11-2013, 10:47 PM | #14 |
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It's so funny because one wouldn't think a "parts bin" car would be so good, and a lot of people view it as an ugly duckling.
But there is just absolutely nothing else on the market that has the blend of performance, luxury, practicality, and price. A lot of cars have three of those things, but not all four. Hell, it even has 49/51 weight distribution and you can power slide with it pretty easily. If the car was 90k, I wouldn't love it so much. At that price range, you start running into stuff like a Panamera which could compete with the X1. But for 45k fully loaded? Forget about it. |
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10-11-2013, 10:51 PM | #15 |
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bam bam same thought, thats why i bought this x1 i went back and forth for months looking at different vehicles and i keep ending up at this one. your right on point
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10-13-2013, 10:38 PM | #17 |
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THE alignment SPEC WILL BE KNOWN TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY MORE STREET THAN TRACK SET UP WILL POST NUMBERS. AS IT SITS NOW ITS 3 DEG IN ON THE REAR NO PROBLEM THE NEW REAR CAMBER BOLTS WILL FIX IT K-MAC SELLS THE NEW BOLTS THAT PROVIDE TWICE THE ADJUSTMENT LENGTH AND THE NEW TOE BOLTS ARE IN TOE IS PERFECT EVEN SITTING THIS LOW. THE REASON I BOUGHT THE K-MAC PRODUCTS IS THAT YOU CAN CHANGE THE CAMBER IN 10 MIN AS THE CAR SITS FROM STREET TO RACE. JUST LIKE THE COILOVERS. ITS ALL EAZY
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Here is a pic. Looking at this pic I can sure use some spacers.
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And another one
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