FINAL Clarification on M35X lowering options

[isved]

Hello,

I've read through each thread that came up in the search, but wanted to clear one thing up. I am picking up an '06 M35X in a few days (black on black, 60k miles, every single package), and am looking to lower it. The Espelir springs will not provide the drop that I am looking for.
I saw that a few members with the AWD M used Eibach springs, the height looked perfect, but there was always 3-4 members saying that the AWD models will have "issues" with springs other than Espelir.
I simply want to know if there are any issues I can run into other than obviously potentially blowing the shocks/struts prematurely? What else could possibly be affected?
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to my stay here.

[CGinev]

No issues using the rwd eibachs. I've installed several sets w/o adverse effects.

[isved]

Thanks, realistically I can't think of anything special getting messed up unless the m35x had some kind of sensors that got messed up, but I guess not.
Can't wait to pick it up! Congrats on your iso feature btw!

[CGinev]

Thanks! Good luck with your new springs!

[JDMlove]

please post pics once you lower your car on the Eibach

i have an AWD and i didn't like espilers either

[CGinev]

Here's a pic of an X lowered on Eibachs. Belongs to a friend of a friend.

[isved]

Thanks Chris!
Even a little lower wouldn't hurt, but I don't want this to be as useless as my 190e, lol.

[EniGmA1987]

Eibach's are the 2nd lowest you can go with regular springs, only thing more are the Tein S-Tech's. If you want lower than either of those, you will need to get coilovers.

[CGinev]

Thanks Chris!
Even a little lower wouldn't hurt, but I don't want this to be as useless as my 190e, lol.

Wait...are you from Philly?

[isved]

Thanks Chris!
Even a little lower wouldn't hurt, but I don't want this to be as useless as my 190e, lol.

Wait...are you from Philly?

Yeah, I live in Southampton, 18966. About 5 minutes away from 2nd Street Pike and Street Road.

[CGinev]

The second you mentioned your 190, I knew who you were. Lol. Welcome.

[isved]

Eibach's are the 2nd lowest you can go with regular springs, only thing more are the Tein S-Tech's. If you want lower than either of those, you will need to get coilovers.

I was under the impression that Eibachs will give you more of a drop than Tein H-Techs and S-techs. Am I wrong?

[DoN_BLaZe34]

Eibach's are the 2nd lowest you can go with regular springs, only thing more are the Tein S-Tech's. If you want lower than either of those, you will need to get coilovers.

I was under the impression that Eibachs will give you more of a drop than Tein H-Techs and S-techs. Am I wrong?

That's incorrect. Eibachs will give you a lower drop than Tein H Techs, but not Tein S-Techs

[mgokool]

06' X Lowered on H-Techs and love it...S-Techs before were nice also, low and aggressive...Not my taste anymore though!

[JDMlove]

06' X Lowered on H-Techs and love it...S-Techs before were nice also, low and aggressive...Not my taste anymore though!

Can you post pics!! after reading now for almost a month.. i think i will lower my X with H-Techs!!

how long your car lowered with H-Techs? did u found any problems? i n installation? driving? umm what about the camber?

[06M4.5]

Here's a pic of an X lowered on Eibachs. Belongs to a friend of a friend.

I like the fog light covers.

I went to the dealer to order a set of chrome covers and was told they don't fit the 2006 M's.

Chris any info you can share?

[axefire]

Here's a pic of an X lowered on Eibachs. Belongs to a friend of a friend.

I like the fog light covers.

I went to the dealer to order a set of chrome covers and was told they don't fit the 2006 M's.

Chris any info you can share?

Yah! Share!!! I want those chrome fog light covers! I also need to buy new lense covers cause mine are getting all cloudy - (or figure out how to clean them) - Wait a min?!?!? how do I get double fog lights like this?? I only have 1 pair!!!

I feel another thread brewing...)

[CGinev]

It's a custom quad projector job. Rings are from a 2010 M.

[JDMlove]

can somebody plz post pics of m35x with h-techs...

[06M4.5]

It's a custom quad projector job. Rings are from a 2010 M.

Chris did you do that set up for him? must be really bright if he has hid's installed.

I would like just to add the chrome rings to oem fogs.

[mgokool]

JDM...here's a pic...

X on H-Techs w/ 20" wheels


I've had the H-Techs on now for several months, without any problems! Ride & Handling is excellent...It also sits pretty even...unlike the S-Techs and others where the back seems lower than the front!

[JDMlove]

JDM...here's a pic...

X on H-Techs w/ 20" wheels


I've had the H-Techs on now for several months, without any problems! Ride & Handling is excellent...It also sits pretty even...unlike the S-Techs and others where the back seems lower than the front!

THAAAAAAAANNXXX MAAN!!! this is the route i will go with!! i will get the h-techs soon ..

thanx allot!! this is the exact drop am looking for!!

how did u deal with the camber? did you buy the long bolts for the front? wat bout the rear?

sexy wheels btw!

[mgokool]

Thanx JDM....as for camber...haven't had any need to adjust it. Have had the wheels on about the same time as the springs with virtually no effect on my tires.

[06M4.5]

"WOW" mgokool your car looks like my twin

[JDMlove]

Thanx JDM....as for camber...haven't had any need to adjust it. Have had the wheels on about the same time as the springs with virtually no effect on my tires.

ohh!! maybe cause u already adjust it before for the s-techs???

soo with the h-techs i dont have to adjust my camber!!! ??

[DoN_BLaZe34]

JDM...here's a pic...

X on H-Techs w/ 20" wheels


I've had the H-Techs on now for several months, without any problems! Ride & Handling is excellent...It also sits pretty even...unlike the S-Techs and others where the back seems lower than the front!

Wow, that looks really good bro

[MasterFoo]

Best news I heard this summer!! Shopping for H-techs now (group buy?)

Would the springs void warranty in anyway?

[mgokool]

"WOW" mgokool your car looks like my twin

Yea...well its all thanks to you for all your help in the other posts'! LoL...

[mgokool]

Thanx JDM....as for camber...haven't had any need to adjust it. Have had the wheels on about the same time as the springs with virtually no effect on my tires.

ohh!! maybe cause u already adjust it before for the s-techs???

soo with the h-techs i dont have to adjust my camber!!! ??

Never adjusted it with the stechs either, I'm pretty sure it was off, but it didn't bother me.

[errk]

When did you steal Freddie's car?