Pics of my newest mods...

Carnage · 05-05-2006, 09:27 PM

Vogtland Springs and Koni FSD's....

The car drives like it's on rails and the overall ride quality I think is even better than stock (it was a non-sport suspension). This is the mod to do.

Edit: I remove the old pics I took last night..updated pics are further down in the thread.

Edit: Here are some of the answers to questions I've gotten.

The springs are the 25MM

Style 199 - 19" wheels w/ 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 in back.

If you use the stock shocks the ride will be still be good but not as good as pairing them with the FSD's. These things are incredible.

I didn't measure before the drop but there now about a 1/2 finger gap in the front and back.

I just measured it and the distance from the ground to the middle of the arch on the wheel well is exactly 25 inches (front and back).

juicytofu · 05-05-2006, 10:33 PM

The drop looks great. the 199's look so good on your ride

Carnage · 05-05-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by juicytofu

The drop looks great. the 199's look so good on your ride

Thanks. I love how the car looks now. It will look even better in the daylight.

kal-el · 05-05-2006, 11:14 PM

wow, looks good, how much the wheels, if you don't mind me asking?

Carnage · 05-05-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kal-el

wow, looks good, how much the wheels, if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks. I picked them up from a BMW dealer in Cleveland who had them listed on Ebay. Add in tires and I spent about $2,600. If you get them direct from BMW with tires they're over $4K plus shipping.

BMW0 · 05-06-2006, 12:48 AM

Pretty sharp ride! I bet it does handle better, hope the rides not too harsh on long trips.

Carnage · 05-06-2006, 10:16 AM

Here's some update pics, enjoy....

Edit: Since I have updated pics posted, I deleted these old pics...trust me the new ones look better.

Carnage · 05-06-2006, 10:17 AM

a couple more...

EVO_S4 · 05-06-2006, 11:23 AM

looks good

SP330 · 05-06-2006, 12:22 PM

Newb question: What model do style 199 wheels come from?

Very nice and clean look.

clutch09 · 05-06-2006, 12:24 PM

Nice job Matsarge, those Vogtland's look real good.

One suggestion: OEM Spoiler, I think it will complete the look.

abdyel · 05-06-2006, 12:29 PM

I will say breyton or ACS spoiler car looks good

Carnage · 05-06-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SP330

Newb question: What model do style 199 wheels come from?

Very nice and clean look.

Thanks. They are wheels for the E90 model. You can see them in the 3 series accessories catalog.

Carnage · 05-06-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kanishkl

Nice job Matsarge, those Vogtland's look real good.

One suggestion: OEM Spoiler, I think it will complete the look.

Thanks. I'll turned out exactly like I hoped it is would and the ride is awesome. I highly recommend these springs.

The OEM spoiler is next on my mods list. I just can't decide if I want the original or the carbon fiber one. Anyone have a suggestion? I've only seen pictures of SG cars with the carbon one. Has anyone since one in person?

ska///235i · 05-06-2006, 12:54 PM

looks real clean....nice

younghov85 · 05-06-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by matsarge

Thanks. I'll turned out exactly like I hoped it is would and the ride is awesome. I highly recommend these springs.

The OEM spoiler is next on my mods list. I just can't decide if I want the original or the carbon fiber one. Anyone have a suggestion? I've only seen pictures of SG cars with the carbon one. Has anyone since one in person?

How much were the springs and where did u get them from?

E90330iS · 05-06-2006, 01:20 PM

They really look like the rims on E92 335i with sport.

clutch09 · 05-06-2006, 02:04 PM

Get the OEM original because from what you're doing it seems like you're trying to get a very sporty but at the same time conservative/safe/clean look (the choice of the 179's). Personally I have a black car and I still don't like the CF Spoiler, just looks odd to me. Go with a smooth clean look = OEM Original Spoiler.

Btw, with regard to the FSD's, they can be used without any problems on the 'i' sports package right?

katsbimmer · 05-06-2006, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matsarge

Vogtland Springs and Koni FSD's....

The car drives like it's on rails and the overall ride quality I think is even better than stock (it was a non-sport suspension). This is the mod to do.

Edit: I remove the old pics I took last night..updated pics are further down in the thread.

I LIKE IT.......i'm going with those springs also.. are they the (25mm)??....what size are the wheels...18's or 19's???.. and what tire sizes are you running .. i don't want to change the shocks... what do you think about leaving the stock shocks with those springs...how do you think the ride would be???? did you get a measurement before and after on the height from the floor...to the wheel well?? info please....but it looks great!!!!...glen

USAF BMW · 05-06-2006, 03:06 PM

are they 19's

Carnage · 05-06-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by katsbimmer

I LIKE IT.......i'm going with those springs also.. are they the (25mm)??....what size are the wheels...18's or 19's???.. and what tire sizes are you running .. i don't want to change the shocks... what do you think about leaving the stock shocks with those springs...how do you think the ride would be???? did you get a measurement before and after on the height from the floor...to the wheel well?? info please....but it looks great!!!!...glen

Here's your answers...

the springs are the 25MM

Style 199 - 19" wheels w/ 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 in back.

If you use the stock shocks the ride will be still be good but not as good as pairing them with the FSD's. These things are incredible.

I didn't measure before the drop but there now about a 1/2 finger gap in the front and back.

Edit: I just measured it and the distance from the ground to the middle of the arch on the wheel well is exactly 25 inches (front and back).

Carnage · 05-06-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by younghov85

How much were the springs and where did u get them from?

I ordered them through the local BMW upgrade guy who's gotten most of my parts for me. I ordered the FSD's and springs together and I think they were $835 total. So I probably got the springs for about $200.

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Carnage Lieutenant General 341 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	Pics of my newest mods...Updated... Vogtland Springs and Koni FSD's.... The car drives like it's on rails and the overall ride quality I think is even better than stock (it was a non-sport suspension). This is the mod to do. Edit: I remove the old pics I took last night..updated pics are further down in the thread. Edit: Here are some of the answers to questions I've gotten. The springs are the 25MM Style 199 - 19" wheels w/ 235/35/19 in front and 265/30/19 in back. If you use the stock shocks the ride will be still be good but not as good as pairing them with the FSD's. These things are incredible. I didn't measure before the drop but there now about a 1/2 finger gap in the front and back. I just measured it and the distance from the ground to the middle of the arch on the wheel well is exactly 25 inches (front and back). Last edited by Carnage; 05-12-2006 at 09:56 PM..
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clutch09 Lieutenant 31 Rep 463 Posts Drives: '08 320i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Nice job Matsarge, those Vogtland's look real good. One suggestion: OEM Spoiler, I think it will complete the look.
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clutch09 Lieutenant 31 Rep 463 Posts Drives: '08 320i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Get the OEM original because from what you're doing it seems like you're trying to get a very sporty but at the same time conservative/safe/clean look (the choice of the 179's). Personally I have a black car and I still don't like the CF Spoiler, just looks odd to me. Go with a smooth clean look = OEM Original Spoiler. Btw, with regard to the FSD's, they can be used without any problems on the 'i' sports package right?
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