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mtechnik3 · 01-30-2011, 12:08 AM

Took some pics after I Installed Koni FSD shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, and Macht Schnell spacers (15mm F 12mm R) with the stock 264 wheels and staggered stock 215/40/18, 245/35/18 Bridgestone runflat tires. I hope to add some M3 suspension parts and BMW Performance Parts in the future. The car is Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige leather and burl wood trim. I did 35% tint all the way around except the windshield. I really enjoy driving it!

The set up I'm running is geared more towards a grand touring daily driver car, if that makes sense. The firmness is about the same as stock because of the trick FSD damper technology, and slightly stiffer Eibach Pro-Kit springs. It feels slightly more stable on curvy back roads, and does a better job sorting out the bumps and cracks on the road. I wanted to lower the car, but not get too far away from the stock feeling. Reason being, I drive my car everyday on Southeast Michigan roads (not the best condition). There is no rubbing at all during any driving situation or car load. Spacers are definitely not required - I only added them for enhanced aesthetics (wider stance).

If you're going for more of an autocrosser or light track use set up, don't even consider the FSDs and Eibach Pro-Kit. Harold at HP Autowerks is great at guiding customers to a proper setup while keeping your budget in mind (also great customer service).

There have been no issues with my car - the set up has met my expectations of slightly enhancing the stock feel and lowering the ride height. My next mod will be ditching the runflats - slightly wider (225/255) regular tires will make the car ride even better. I am also thinking of adding the M3 sway bar to my 135i coupe for a sharper, more stable turn-in.

My mod resource list:
1. Eibach Pro-Kit Pt# 2097.140 HP Autowerks or Tire Rack ($237)
2. Koni FSD Damper Set Pt# 2100-4036 HP Autowerks or Tire Rack ($628)
3. Take your car to someone locally that can do a good alignment about a week after you install the parts. This way it will have had a chance to settle. (around $100)
4. Macht Schnell Spacers - 15mm F, 12mm R ($120 x 2) IND
5. BMW Performance Grilles (gloss black). Can pick up at your local dealer or order from Tischer Get BMW Parts
6. Wash, and wax. Then sit back and smile.

Updated photos 2011:
4/17 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=56
5/07 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=65
6/02 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=76
8/07 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=77
9/26 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=86
10/7 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595234

2012:
5/1 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...8#post11874258

Winter season set up: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622495

MarkR171 · 01-30-2011, 01:45 AM

Perfect. Color/Interior/Drop/very nice.

Mister Cool · 01-30-2011, 02:36 AM

Springs and wheels are perfect, but the black grill and black stripes surrounding the side windows make the car boring

SiN55 · 01-30-2011, 05:44 AM

Nice pics man! Spacers?

FDM68 · 01-30-2011, 06:12 AM

Looks very sweet.

RimasRS · 01-30-2011, 07:18 AM

wonderful

TheJerseyDon · 01-30-2011, 10:12 AM

Looks sweet! any bottoming out of the stock dampers with a 1.2" drop? my experience is the first few months they keep up but shortly after you start to blow shocks. just keep an eye out

OBuehlerRules · 01-30-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Cool

Springs and wheels are perfect, but the black grill and black stripes surrounding the side windows make the car boring

First time I have ever seen anyone say something negative about this...... Everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess.

Your car looks perfect, man!!!!

NFIDDY5 · 01-30-2011, 01:56 PM

I'd be curious to hear how you got the 10mm spacers on the front w/ no rubbing? I tried to run H&R 10mm spacers up front and was rubbing really bad before full lock. I am much lower w/ CROSS coilovers, but didn't really think it was rubbing due to ride height. Any input sir?

SV Concepts III · 01-30-2011, 02:08 PM

Clean ride and drop, good work!

BSM 135i · 01-30-2011, 02:53 PM

looks good man! but i read the thread title and was like, i have H&R's not Eibach's

Impervious · 01-30-2011, 03:10 PM

Car looks great! It's good to see some fellow NC members!

Mister Cool · 01-30-2011, 03:33 PM

>What black stripes? Do you mean the Shadowline trim?

yes sir (my english is to poor)

fortunately the backlights are not changed to black ones, so the back sides looks good

mtechnik3 · 01-30-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkR171

Perfect. Color/Interior/Drop/very nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiN55

Nice pics man! Spacers?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDM68

Looks very sweet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RimasRS

wonderful

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBuehlerRules

First time I have ever seen anyone say something negative about this...... Everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess.

Your car looks perfect, man!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Clean ride and drop, good work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSM 135i

looks good man! but i read the thread title and was like, i have H&R's not Eibach's

Quote:

Originally Posted by Impervious

Car looks great! It's good to see some fellow NC members!

Thanks for the compliments!

mtechnik3 · 01-30-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJerseyDon

Looks sweet! any bottoming out of the stock dampers with a 1.2" drop? my experience is the first few months they keep up but shortly after you start to blow shocks. just keep an eye out

Thanks man!

I have Koni FSD shocks installed as well. I just didn't put it in the title and forgot to in the first thread. Handling feels great and improved over stock set up. I ran Eibach Pro-Kit Springs on my E90 with stock shocks/struts for 3 years with no issues. I also have a lot of friends that have done the same in their Porsches with no issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFIDDY5

I'd be curious to hear how you got the 10mm spacers on the front w/ no rubbing? I tried to run H&R 10mm spacers up front and was rubbing really bad before full lock. I am much lower w/ CROSS coilovers, but didn't really think it was rubbing due to ride height. Any input sir?

I'm actually running 15mm front, 12mm rear. I'm not sure why you're had issues running 10mm up front. Maybe it's because your car is lower and the tires rub the fender liner wall... I'm not really sure because our set ups are different.

I tested my set up in a parking lot by driving slow with the wheel turned full lock. I also drove the car aggressively over various road surfaces with quick elevation changes. I haven't experienced any rubbing front or back with a full load in the car. I followed the recommendation of this thread, but decided to try a little different set up because these spacers were laying around from my last BMW. It ended up working perfectly. I have about a half finger gap up front and a finger and a half in the rear. WSTO ran 18mm up front with a lower drop so I had a feeling 15mm would work just fine. And since my drop isn't as low in the rear, I took a shot with the 12mm and they worked out. I'll report back if I end up having any issues down the road.

KEYON · 01-30-2011, 08:18 PM

Looks good dude!!

You should consider getting a spoiler and diffuser it would look sweet!. Had it on my BSM and it was my favorite mod.

freshwhite335 · 01-30-2011, 08:19 PM

gorgeous interior!

e90sexion · 01-31-2011, 12:56 AM

love the drop, spacer really pulled it better

1on135_deal · 01-31-2011, 01:06 AM

its sassy its seksy its sleezy its quite pretty...one thing missing is pretty gal in the pass side LOL

BLACK MJB+ · 01-31-2011, 06:16 AM

Classic SEX right here!

new2the3 · 01-31-2011, 10:51 AM

Drop looks great, Love the color combo, and nice pictures too

stong · 01-31-2011, 03:05 PM

very sweet!!!

01-30-2011, 12:08 AM	#1
mtechnik3 Bayerische Motoren Werke Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2011 E82 BMW 135i C ... [4.00]	Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Installed BSM 135i Coupe (Pics) Took some pics after I Installed Koni FSD shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, and Macht Schnell spacers (15mm F 12mm R) with the stock 264 wheels and staggered stock 215/40/18, 245/35/18 Bridgestone runflat tires. I hope to add some M3 suspension parts and BMW Performance Parts in the future. The car is Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige leather and burl wood trim. I did 35% tint all the way around except the windshield. I really enjoy driving it! The set up I'm running is geared more towards a grand touring daily driver car, if that makes sense. The firmness is about the same as stock because of the trick FSD damper technology, and slightly stiffer Eibach Pro-Kit springs. It feels slightly more stable on curvy back roads, and does a better job sorting out the bumps and cracks on the road. I wanted to lower the car, but not get too far away from the stock feeling. Reason being, I drive my car everyday on Southeast Michigan roads (not the best condition). There is no rubbing at all during any driving situation or car load. Spacers are definitely not required - I only added them for enhanced aesthetics (wider stance). If you're going for more of an autocrosser or light track use set up, don't even consider the FSDs and Eibach Pro-Kit. Harold at HP Autowerks is great at guiding customers to a proper setup while keeping your budget in mind (also great customer service). There have been no issues with my car - the set up has met my expectations of slightly enhancing the stock feel and lowering the ride height. My next mod will be ditching the runflats - slightly wider (225/255) regular tires will make the car ride even better. I am also thinking of adding the M3 sway bar to my 135i coupe for a sharper, more stable turn-in. My mod resource list: 1. Eibach Pro-Kit Pt# 2097.140 HP Autowerks or Tire Rack ($237) 2. Koni FSD Damper Set Pt# 2100-4036 HP Autowerks or Tire Rack ($628) 3. Take your car to someone locally that can do a good alignment about a week after you install the parts. This way it will have had a chance to settle. (around $100) 4. Macht Schnell Spacers - 15mm F, 12mm R ($120 x 2) IND 5. BMW Performance Grilles (gloss black). Can pick up at your local dealer or order from Tischer Get BMW Parts 6. Wash, and wax. Then sit back and smile. Updated photos 2011: 4/17 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=56 5/07 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=65 6/02 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=76 8/07 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=77 9/26 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=86 10/7 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595234 2012: 5/1 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...8#post11874258 Winter season set up: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622495 __________________ 2011 135i Coupe \| Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige \| Photos Last edited by mtechnik3; 05-29-2012 at 10:51 PM.
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01-30-2011, 01:45 AM	#2
MarkR171 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: SLK55 AMG Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,531 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	Perfect. Color/Interior/Drop/very nice. __________________ 2007 SLK55 AMG - Black on Gray/Black - AMG 030 Performance Package 2011 135i - Traded ///M-Sport - Dual Clutch - Harman Kardon - Bluetooth - iPod - Shadowline Kidney Grill - 225/255 Star Specs - Hotchkis Front Sway

01-30-2011, 08:18 PM	#16
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,669 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	Looks good dude!! You should consider getting a spoiler and diffuser it would look sweet!. Had it on my BSM and it was my favorite mod. __________________ Flickr

01-30-2011, 08:19 PM	#17
freshwhite335 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL Posts: 2,825 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	gorgeous interior! __________________ 2011 135i DCT Jet Black/Black/Grey Poplar ZMP, ZPP, ZCV, ZVP, ZCW, 609, Sirius LCI Blacklines, BMWP Grilles, Ziza Interior Lights

01-31-2011, 12:56 AM	#18
e90sexion E 9 0 S E X I O N Drives: like old times Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver/WA Posts: 5,259 iTrader: (16)	love the drop, spacer really pulled it better __________________ KW \| VOLK TE37SL \| RECARO \| BMW PE

01-30-2011, 02:36 AM	#3
Mister Cool New Member Drives: 1er Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Springs and wheels are perfect, but the black grill and black stripes surrounding the side windows make the car boring

01-30-2011, 05:44 AM	#4
SiN55 Second Lieutenant Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Croatia Posts: 262 iTrader: (0)	Nice pics man! Spacers?

01-30-2011, 06:12 AM	#5
FDM68 Captain Drives: 11' 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia (hearts still in Germany) Posts: 750 iTrader: (0)	Looks very sweet.

01-30-2011, 07:18 AM	#6
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (0)	wonderful

01-30-2011, 10:12 AM	#7
TheJerseyDon Private First Class Drives: E30&E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jerseylicious Posts: 145 iTrader: (1)	Looks sweet! any bottoming out of the stock dampers with a 1.2" drop? my experience is the first few months they keep up but shortly after you start to blow shocks. just keep an eye out

01-30-2011, 01:56 PM	#9
NFIDDY5 I bleed Scarlet and Gray!! Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Buckeye Nut House Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	I'd be curious to hear how you got the 10mm spacers on the front w/ no rubbing? I tried to run H&R 10mm spacers up front and was rubbing really bad before full lock. I am much lower w/ CROSS coilovers, but didn't really think it was rubbing due to ride height. Any input sir?

01-30-2011, 02:08 PM	#10
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	Clean ride and drop, good work!

01-30-2011, 02:53 PM	#11
BSM 135i Colonel Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,232 iTrader: (23)	looks good man! but i read the thread title and was like, i have H&R's not Eibach's

01-30-2011, 03:10 PM	#12
Impervious UNC FTW Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	Car looks great! It's good to see some fellow NC members!

01-30-2011, 03:33 PM	#13
Mister Cool New Member Drives: 1er Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	>What black stripes? Do you mean the Shadowline trim? yes sir (my english is to poor) fortunately the backlights are not changed to black ones, so the back sides looks good

01-31-2011, 01:06 AM	#19
1on135_deal First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i & 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 345 iTrader: (0)	its sassy its seksy its sleezy its quite pretty...one thing missing is pretty gal in the pass side LOL __________________ "you blink I shift" DCT

01-31-2011, 06:16 AM	#20
BLACK MJB+ HELL OF A LIFE! Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MIAMI Posts: 321 iTrader: (5)	Classic SEX right here!

01-31-2011, 10:51 AM	#21
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,632 iTrader: (0)	Drop looks great, Love the color combo, and nice pictures too __________________ 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB

01-31-2011, 03:05 PM	#22
stong Lieutenant Drives: bmw e82 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portugal Posts: 462 iTrader: (0)	very sweet!!!

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