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      02-18-2011, 12:34 PM   #23
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True but I rub the under side of the bumper already on some driveways, and have to be careful with those stupid concrete stops that they put in parking places to stop you from going too far forward.

Not sure I want to make it worse. Maybe someday.

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Yea, but the cobra had a much longer nose (I had an 01 mustang, lowered as well). The BMW Performance Suspension isn't that much lower, but helps to close the gap. Also, the nose on the 1er is extremely small, so you shouldn't have to worry too much about driveways, etc.
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      02-18-2011, 12:35 PM   #24
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It appears that getbmwparts has the lowest price at $1,150. Anyone else know where I can get it at a cheaper price.

I tought about installing it myself but I think that I will let a local BMW indy shop do it. I got a quote of $375 and that seems like a good price to me.
Thats the best price on both of them. $375 is about what I paid, be sure to factor in an alignment after the install aswell. ($80-100)

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I dont like to have a low car that I have to worry about going into driveways and over speed bumps. I had that with my 03 Cobra. It was really low, and hit everything. Looked mean, but I had to be very carefull.
I have to drive over a curb to get into my driveway and I have no issues with the BMWPS on ride height. Speed bumps, and parking stops aren't a problem either. Its lowered slightly, not slammed. On my car it brought the front end down about 3/4" and the rear about 1/2".
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      02-18-2011, 12:40 PM   #25
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I think the stock M-Sport wheels look great for stock. The handling is definitely the weak point in an otherwise wonderful out-of-the-box car.

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      02-18-2011, 05:55 PM   #26
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i say suspension first!
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      02-18-2011, 06:02 PM   #27
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HPFREAK:

You type as if the BMW PS is going to slam the car. It is merely 10mm which makes the stance of the car look better, handling is 100% better than stock, and there is 0 scraping. With this suspension one may continue with regular driving habits (as have I) and there is nothing to worry about.
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      02-19-2011, 04:22 PM   #28
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Bought the BMW PS this weekend. Can't wait to get it on.

Will probably buy the GTS-R's this summer.
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The wheels are both functional and aesthetic (and get rids of the crappy runflats).

GET the wheels first, but definitely follow with the PS.
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      02-19-2011, 05:24 PM   #30
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The wheels are both functional and aesthetic (and get rids of the crappy runflats).

GET the wheels first, but definitely follow with the PS.
You can keep the stock wheels and still ditch the RFTs...
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HPFREAK:

You type as if the BMW PS is going to slam the car. It is merely 10mm which makes the stance of the car look better, handling is 100% better than stock, and there is 0 scraping. With this suspension one may continue with regular driving habits (as have I) and there is nothing to worry about.
exactly how I feel about the Perf Susp on mine. Go with the suspension first
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