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03-22-2010, 09:23 PM | #1 |
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Suspension suckage elimination project begins this Friday.
Cannot wait to ditch the crapola stock suspension.
Here's what's on the way: HPA M3 conversion... Ohlins DFV coilovers...(rears revalved for higher spring rates) With Swift springs (400#/800#)... Ground Control camber plates... Couple these goodies with the Apex custom 135i fitment run of wheels and Nitto NT-01 R-comps and I think the 1 is going to be a force to be reckon with at the track this year. Giddyup. Last edited by bradford; 03-23-2010 at 09:31 AM.. |
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03-23-2010, 08:48 AM | #6 |
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no LSD?
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makes sense
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03-26-2010, 10:06 PM | #10 |
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Sweet!! Can't wait to see how you like it.
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Got an application for where you're workin at?
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Lots of progress...
All arms (except the lower camber link) and bushings replaced with E92 M3 components, rear Swift/Ohlins spring and shock combo are in. Just need to install the front coilovers, slap the new wheels and rubber on (whilst praying that we can jam the meat in there), align, and corner balance. Cannot wait to drive it! |
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03-30-2010, 06:24 PM | #17 |
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Project complete.
Recap of what was upgraded: Ohlins DFV Coilovers with Swift springs (400#F/800#R) E90 M3 link, bushing, and roll bar upgrade Ground Control camber plates APEX ARC-8 wheels (18x9.5, 18x8.5) Nitto NT-01 R-comps (275/35/18R, 235/40/18F) Results: It's about an inch lower all around. Aligned and corner balanced. Overall weight = 3350lbs. Front camber = -2.3 degrees. Front total toe = 1/16" in. Rear camber = -1.9 degrees. Rear total toe = 3/16" in. I haven't had a chance to really push it to determine how the balance feels, but it is remarkably docile on the street for such stiff spring rates. I think this ride frequency will work out well. Big thanks to Harold from HPA, Joey from Ohlins, Eddy from Apex, and Jay from Ground Control for their help while planning this upgrade. There are a lot of coilover kits out there for the 135i but many of them don't really seem too well engineered. It was through the help of these guys that I was able to wade through the info and make sense of it all. |
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Did you do the install or did you take it to a shop?
I ask because I'm looking for a good BMW shop for some suspension work here in Chicago. Car looks mean. I'll see ya out there. |
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03-30-2010, 08:53 PM | #21 |
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Chicago Performance and Tuning in Melrose Park. I've worked with them on many cars, and they do an awesome job. www.gocpt.com
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03-31-2010, 08:34 PM | #22 |
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Since you've corner balanced, would you mind taking some measurements on flat ground for me? I'd love to know the measurement between your fender lip and the center of the hub on the front and rear. Good job, man!! The car looks great. Should be really similar to what I'm running and I love it!!!!
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