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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
- dhobbs
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already
I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.
Thanks.
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already
I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.
Thanks.
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- Joycey
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
It's the springs that determine the ride height. Does the kit include springs? Those lowering figures typically quote from standard ride height, so it potentially will lower another 15mm.
- hopz121
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
Another 10-20mm all round mate looks great on the B12 kit I had it on my Z4
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- philbo909
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
The sport suspension is only 15mm lower than SE. So you'll have a 15mm drop to look forward too once settleddhobbs wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:42 am Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already
I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.
Thanks.
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- dhobbs
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
Yes, kit is springs and dampers.
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- dhobbs
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
Cheers.philbo909 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:51 amThe sport suspension is only 15mm lower than SE. So you'll have a 15mm drop to look forward too once settleddhobbs wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:42 am Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already
I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.
Thanks.
Lowering isn't the prime reason for the kit, but will look better afterwards.
Looks like a call to the insurance company now, no excuse to say it's still as per manufacturers specifications.
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- Buckz
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
I bought a set of eibach springs.. didn't bother installing them before calling insurance who told me that it is a "denied" mod on their database so they can't allow me to install it lol waiting for my policy to expire before I move to different insurer... this is with churchill. if you have any mods, avoid them.dhobbs wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:45 amCheers.philbo909 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:51 amThe sport suspension is only 15mm lower than SE. So you'll have a 15mm drop to look forward too once settleddhobbs wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:42 am Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already
I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.
Thanks.
Lowering isn't the prime reason for the kit, but will look better afterwards.
Looks like a call to the insurance company now, no excuse to say it's still as per manufacturers specifications.
- philbo909
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Yeh I'm the same, with Churchill and they really have no tolerance for mods! Saves money from modding I guessBuckz wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:54 am
I bought a set of eibach springs.. didn't bother installing them before calling insurance who told me that it is a "denied" mod on their database so they can't allow me to install it lol waiting for my policy to expire before I move to different insurer... this is with churchill. if you have any mods, avoid them.
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
Admiral are ok with most mods
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2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
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As are Aviva - eibach lowering springs for a 25 pound admin fee
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
I put the b12 kit on mine a few months ago, decent improvement in handling, lowers nicely on the front and a smidgen on the rear, definitely benefited with spacers to complete the look (I went with 15 rear and 12 front)
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- dhobbs
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
I've ordered the kit, just not sure when it will arrive. As to when I'll be able to fit it in not sure.
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- Magicarcher
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
LV are very good with mods, most have little impact on premium and they dont charge £25 everytime you make a change to the policy.
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
That's good to know, I'm with LV.Magicarcher wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:49 pm LV are very good with mods, most have little impact on premium and they dont charge £25 everytime you make a change to the policy.
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Motor in boot. Bilstein B8 dampers. New radio, much better sounds
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Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit
My Alpina is on the B12 kit with Eibach springs and ive no complaints. It is slightly lower than standard but by no means too low.
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