JIC/CROSS Advice

onefastman · 06-08-2010, 02:56 PM

So i just picked up a used set of these for 1K. They have 12K on them with no winters (Arizona) and were not tracked. Should I get a higher spring rate (Current is 8/12), what should I set the dampening at, and any other tips are helpful.

Thanks

onefastman · 06-09-2010, 01:19 PM

Nobody?

1013mm · 06-09-2010, 02:19 PM

search here under vividracing's name you will find a few long threads about them .

onefastman · 06-09-2010, 06:37 PM

I have, nothing positive lol

I just need to know what people have them set at and what wheels/tires they are running

m3bs · 06-09-2010, 08:46 PM

I'm currently running 8 clicks from full soft F&R. Stock wheels and tires - for now. ARC-8s on the way.

onefastman · 06-09-2010, 10:35 PM

I just wanted a good starting point, any one else?

I plan to track them

m3bs, how much neg camber are you running and did you get an alignment after you put them on?

m3bs · 06-10-2010, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by onefastman

I just wanted a good starting point, any one else?

I plan to track them

m3bs, how much neg camber are you running and did you get an alignment after you put them on?

I'm running 2 degrees front and rear as a street/limited track setting, with zero toe in front and +1/16" total in the rear. You will definitely need to get some alignment work done, but find a shop that can work to your settings, not just dial up the factory settings. I do my own. Setting the ride height is a bit different with the Cross setup, as you will need to adjust the shock length as well as the spring perch. Up front the spring perch should be set to just barely compress the spring, and the ride height is adjusted using the threaded body of the strut tube.

onefastman · 06-10-2010, 09:51 AM

Did you do any other mods with it aka subframe bushings, m3 control arms, etc and what were your impressions?

m3bs · 06-10-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by onefastman

Did you do any other mods with it aka subframe bushings, m3 control arms, etc and what were your impressions?

Just an H&R front bar, done at the same time so I can't comment on the impact it made by itself.

onefastman · 06-10-2010, 05:24 PM

Ok, I have the e93m bar

The coils are coming tomorrow!

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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	JIC/CROSS Advice So i just picked up a used set of these for 1K. They have 12K on them with no winters (Arizona) and were not tracked. Should I get a higher spring rate (Current is 8/12), what should I set the dampening at, and any other tips are helpful. Thanks __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	search here under vividracing's name you will find a few long threads about them . __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	I have, nothing positive lol I just need to know what people have them set at and what wheels/tires they are running __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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m3bs Captain 62 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 95 S54 M3, X5, GT4, GR Corolla Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Augusta, SC iTrader: (1)	I'm currently running 8 clicks from full soft F&R. Stock wheels and tires - for now. ARC-8s on the way.
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	I just wanted a good starting point, any one else? I plan to track them m3bs, how much neg camber are you running and did you get an alignment after you put them on? __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Did you do any other mods with it aka subframe bushings, m3 control arms, etc and what were your impressions? __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Ok, I have the e93m bar The coils are coming tomorrow! __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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