BMR SP763 lowering springs DIY install - impressions & photos

[Konqueror5]

Did not find anything here specifically for a vert (found some S550 info) when searching so sharing my thoughts. Had the springs on for about 300 miles.

Convertible, 25mm spacers, stock 19" premier wheels

• Height Before Front 28.5" Rear 28.25"
• Height After Front D 27.5" P 27.25"
• Height after Rear (both) 27.125"
• Drop 1" in front
• Drop 1 1/8" rear

I did the install myself and the extra convertible brace took some effort, another 16 bolts. I think on jack stands I spent a total of 6 hours, interrupted by my kids. If self install:

• Get the clamshell style strut compressor, the stock springs have a wider diameter so easy to get off with the McPherson style, IMPOSSIBLE to put back on.
• Have a friend, some extra wood/bars for leverage, or be strong if you want to get the rear springs out solo. I did it myself by pushing with one hand and pulling with the other. (I lift weights as a hobby so stronger than average and needed all of it, get a friend if you have one)

Driving impressions

• Slightly bouncier than stock but does not bother me a bit
• Feels more planted in corners with less body roll, I don't take them that hard but do push further on frequently traveleld ones to see how it feels
• The front does rub if I go over a big bump, likely because the wheel spacers. I hear the noise and it is minor, so I haven't checked where it is coming from. I will eventually but don't feel like getting under the car until my new front splitter comes. Note the passenger is 1/4" lower so I know it is that side and I was too worn out to troubleshoot the issue right after install.

BMR stated I may need camber bolts so I put those on the front. Looks like the car was not that far out of spec. Hear are my alignment results.

I plan to put a whipple on in the future so may have to revisit the front since that is supposed to drop the car another 1/8".

All in total I spent $507 for springs, spacers and alignment, not bad and changed the entire car

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[Konqueror5]

Didn’t take the wheel off, just lifted the car.

Clear as day where I’m rubbing. Will take the spacers off when I install my splitter and see if that fixes the problem. I do love the stance though so when I get a better look in the fender I’ll see if it’s just one spot I can massage.

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