Lower cars in NYC,is it stupid??

Mark Chen · 03-16-2006, 03:08 PM

today I went to the tire shop where I installed my 19".
I asked the guy if I can install my H&R springs and spacer.
he said no because he doesn't want to get involved.
he said he afriad to create some problems after replaceing the new springs.
He also said"you got a Fancy BMW,not a NISSAN. This is brooklyn, not L.A." you may get some problems after you replace your springs.
I think he means the road condition is not so good in NYC.
he makes me feel like it is really not a good idea to drop my car a little bit.
what should I do??

sell my springs??
but i still want to install my springs.

shimshimhada · 03-16-2006, 03:11 PM

Well, how are the roads in your particular area? Number of speed bumps and pot holes? It may be wise to take that guy's advice.

Squawks · 03-16-2006, 03:26 PM

I agree with him. The roads are absolutely horrible in New York (all the burroughs - Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx...well, I don't know about Staten but who cares about Staten?).

You will suffer miserably.

Jason · 03-16-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Squawks

I agree with him. The roads are absolutely horrible in New York (all the burroughs - Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx...well, I don't know about Staten but who cares about Staten?).

You will suffer miserably.

My last 4 cars have been lowered and I live and drive plenty in NYC. It's do-able, just gotta be careful that's all. I constantly watch the road in front of me on any roads I know to be of bad quality. I'd be more concerned with large wheels than suspension drop in NYC. Potholes can destroy large wheels but really the only drawback to having a lowered car on pothole filled roads is possibly a harsher ride.

Mark Chen · 03-16-2006, 04:11 PM

I know the roads are horrible in New York.
but my home city(Taipei) is even worse.
I also lowered my car for five years when I was in my home city.
maybe I'll try to ask other tire shop if they can install my springs

because I don't want to sell my springs so far.
Hi Jason,
do you have any suggestions for tire shop??

gdnyc · 03-16-2006, 04:15 PM

Not sure if you want to trek to Queens, but V&S Motor Service did a good job on my Audi a few months back. It wasn't suspension related, but I know a few Audi people that have gone there for suspension work. The shop is the official body shop for Bayside BMW. They are on Northern Blvd right off the Clearview Expressway

Mark Chen · 03-16-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gdnyc

Not sure if you want to trek to Queens, but V&S Motor Service did a good job on my Audi a few months back. They are on Northern Blvd right off the Clearview Expressway

thanks!!do you have address??maybe i can find where they are.

Mark Chen · 03-16-2006, 08:08 PM

Is it a good idea to try someTire Rack recommended installer??

Squawks · 03-16-2006, 08:32 PM

Hey, Jason - how is your Boxter S with 18" wheels and aftermarket suspension treating you in NYC? I understand that you'd like to watch the roads and that must be a hell of a task since in Manhattan, you'd be lucky to see the asphalt (instead of cars/traffic) ahead of you. There are even unavoidable potholes wide enough to prevent any escape...

Now, it would be a totally different story if you're living in the outskirts of suburban NY.

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Mark Chen Colonel 118 Rep 2,889 Posts Drives: 11' E93 M3 LMB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Taipei iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	Lower cars in NYC,is it stupid?? today I went to the tire shop where I installed my 19". I asked the guy if I can install my H&R springs and spacer. he said no because he doesn't want to get involved. he said he afriad to create some problems after replaceing the new springs. He also said"you got a Fancy BMW,not a NISSAN. This is brooklyn, not L.A." you may get some problems after you replace your springs. I think he means the road condition is not so good in NYC. he makes me feel like it is really not a good idea to drop my car a little bit. what should I do?? sell my springs?? but i still want to install my springs.
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 489 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Well, how are the roads in your particular area? Number of speed bumps and pot holes? It may be wise to take that guy's advice.
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Squawks One of my two dachshunds: 56 Rep 663 Posts Drives: B6 A4 3.0 Quattro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (0)	I agree with him. The roads are absolutely horrible in New York (all the burroughs - Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx...well, I don't know about Staten but who cares about Staten?). You will suffer miserably. __________________ I'm sorry about my outlandish behavior - there's too much blood in my alcohol system.
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Mark Chen Colonel 118 Rep 2,889 Posts Drives: 11' E93 M3 LMB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Taipei iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	I know the roads are horrible in New York. but my home city(Taipei) is even worse. I also lowered my car for five years when I was in my home city. maybe I'll try to ask other tire shop if they can install my springs because I don't want to sell my springs so far. Hi Jason, do you have any suggestions for tire shop??
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gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Not sure if you want to trek to Queens, but V&S Motor Service did a good job on my Audi a few months back. It wasn't suspension related, but I know a few Audi people that have gone there for suspension work. The shop is the official body shop for Bayside BMW. They are on Northern Blvd right off the Clearview Expressway __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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Squawks One of my two dachshunds: 56 Rep 663 Posts Drives: B6 A4 3.0 Quattro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (0)	Hey, Jason - how is your Boxter S with 18" wheels and aftermarket suspension treating you in NYC? I understand that you'd like to watch the roads and that must be a hell of a task since in Manhattan, you'd be lucky to see the asphalt (instead of cars/traffic) ahead of you. There are even unavoidable potholes wide enough to prevent any escape... Now, it would be a totally different story if you're living in the outskirts of suburban NY. __________________ I'm sorry about my outlandish behavior - there's too much blood in my alcohol system.
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