Someone in Sydney is selling the full BMW Perf suspension kit

[JD75]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Justin's wheels/tyres rub because they are the "wrong" spec, not because the coilovers are "wrong".

Ummm, "wrong" spec, not exactly.

I believe the +50 offset is correct for the 1'er, with a 9.5" rear as per VMR.

At stock ride height scrubbing is very minimal.

That is with no guard rolling and the very square sidewall of the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 trye.

However once you lower the ride height, the 8.5" +45 front and 9.5" +50 rear just don't work.

For those wanting to lower their vehicle, I would strongly recommend against running the above wheel widths and offsets.

FYI,

an 8" front and 9" rear with my exact same AD08 tyre appears to work just fine.

I recall Jason's black coupe at the dyno day had KW V2's on his car and it was "slammed".

Apparently he has some very minor scrubbing on the rears, but he said it's by no means a concern.

Oh, I almost forgot, can someone hurry up and please buy my KW V2's , haha.

Cheers,

JD.

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by JD75

Ummm, "wrong" spec, not exactly.

I believe the +50 offset is correct for the 1'er, with a 9.5" rear as per VMR.

At stock ride height scrubbing is very minimal.

That is with no guard rolling and the very square sidewall of the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 trye.

However once you lower the ride height, the 8.5" +45 front and 9.5" +50 rear just don't work.

For those wanting to lower their vehicle, I would strongly recommend against running the above wheel widths and offsets.

FYI,

an 8" front and 9" rear with my exact same AD08 tyre appears to work just fine.

I recall Jason's black coupe at the dyno day had KW V2's on his car and it was "slammed".

Apparently he has some very minor scrubbing on the rears, but he said it's by no means a concern.

Oh, I almost forgot, can someone hurry up and please buy my KW V2's , haha.

Cheers,

JD.

Justin yeah that's why I said "wrong" and not wrong!

[JB4-335]

Originally Posted by SBC

Oh you..

Really.....

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye 135i

I'm getting my kit installed by Advan in Sydney - $800ish plus alignment.

Advan did my coilovers for $550...

My suspension clunks a fair bit but they've already checked it out for me. Better go back and see what's wrong.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

JD yeh I'm planning on running advan neova AD08s with those exact same offset, albeit 18inch VMR wheels.

I'll toss up whether I want to muck around with rubbing getting the guards rolled etc... or settle for a different suspension setup.

Anyone know Jason's wheel and tyre specs?? Trying to get to the bottom of this

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by JB4135

Really.....

Yeah let me know if you'd like the kit.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by ianf2002

No she rides really well, massive difference in handling & ride. Just a case of OCD on my part, and want it all to sit at the right hight.

From others' comments, a lot of 135's sit lower on the right regardless of RHD/LHD. Be interested to know why?

Dealer not that happy about taking the car back as he says there's nothing they can really do. I am waiting for the response that it isn't their problem because I bought the kit from a US dealer!

I was talking to a suspension tech the other day regarding installing my H&R coils... here's what he told me.

The springs are all different lengths, seperated by 5 - 10 mm. Reason for this is that the taller springs sit on the drivers side of the car, to compensate for the driver's weight etc. So if I may make the claim, I think because your BMW Perf Sussie is LHD spec, that is why the Left side of the car sit's a little higher.

Make what you will of this. I'm only going from what the tech told me.

[Taymaishu]

C'mon guys, someone here wants the kit.

FS: BMW Performance Suspension for 135i/125i.

Includes Shocks, coilovers, bushes and front sway.

Total Price: $1800 + delivery.

Available from Wednesday.

[TimMc]

My RHD car on standard suspension sat about 5mm higher on the LHS.
As I see it, our cars are heavier & hence lower on the RHS for a few reason. Engine leans to the right, steering gear's on the right, turbos (if you've got em) & exhaust are on the right. Thats all before you add in the driver's weight.

[BBK]

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

C'mon guys, someone here wants the kit.

FS: BMW Performance Suspension for 135i/125i.

Includes Shocks, coilovers, bushes and front sway.

Total Price: $1800 + delivery.

Available from Wednesday.

Can't you buy them new for about $1200US, add shipping and surely you'd get them here for approx $1600AUD?

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by TimMc

My RHD car on standard suspension sat about 5mm higher on the LHS.
As I see it, our cars are heavier & hence lower on the RHS for a few reason. Engine leans to the right, steering gear's on the right, turbos (if you've got em) & exhaust are on the right. Thats all before you add in the driver's weight.

its mainly because of the fuel tank.....

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

its mainly because of the fuel tank.....

Fuel tanks sit either side of the transmission tunnel as I understand it.

[JB4-335]

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Yeah let me know if you'd like the kit.

Mother F*^%ER.
Why not if it wasn't you it would have been some else we know. lol:
You know who I'm talkin about mate.
Unfortunately doesn't fit my car.

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by JB4135

Mother F*^%ER.
Why not if it wasn't you it would have been some else we know. lol:
You know who I'm talkin about mate.
Unfortunately doesn't fit my car.

Profiteering; nothing wrong with it!

Btw, we need to go for a drive soon.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by ianf2002

hmmm, doubt that. My springs were matched to my VIN (Australian). There were no makings on the springs to indicate left & right.

Mine didn't have markings either, just the lengths were different. Hence being able to distinguish each one.

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Profiteering; nothing wrong with it!

Cash discount? Or even better, five finger discount? I know where you live, boy.

[dr.bmw]

this is just so wrong...

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

FS: BMW Performance Suspension for 135i/125i.

Includes Shocks, coilovers, bushes and front sway.

Total Price: $1800 + delivery.

Available from Wednesday.

[MikeVictor]

[woosh]

It is one of the plausible possibilities.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Incorrect, parts dealer just confirmed that there's no difference between left and right springs

I stand corrected then. Perhaps it's just the H&R's that have this feature? I will do some further investigating.

Good luck finding the problem.