New Konis and H&R Sports installed! (archive)

Well, I finally got rid of the stock non-sport suspension on my '97 540i, which definitely had to go. I went with Koni Sport shocks and H&R sport springs (p/n 29764). These springs lower the car 1.3" in front and 0.75" in the rear. And the handling is unbelievable even with the stock 16" wheels and squishy Continental all-seasons. It certainly handles like a dream. I had no idea the difference would be so great without getting larger wheels and low-profile performance tires, which of course are next on the list (most likely 18" or 19" RD2s). I attached a few pics below, also showing the outcome of my recent Shadowline trim installation/chrome trim destruction ;-) Enjoy!

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FYI: M-Technic Door Moulding(s), you might be interested in. $65 from PacificBMW. 23:01 9/16/2001 (1)
- Looks really good..maybe the next time around :-) Tyrone 00:03 9/17/2001 (0)
Question steve 22:50 9/16/2001 (1)
- Response is a tad better, but effort is unchanged Tyrone 22:57 9/16/2001 (0)
Nice... I have a few questions... PJI 21:57 9/16/2001 (1)
- Re: Nice... I have a few questions... Tyrone 22:15 9/16/2001 (0)
Pics look great. The "ShadowLine" conversion really makes (big) difference. 21:47 9/16/2001 (0)

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