What did you last install on your 125i/128i?

pj.rodriguez · 10-10-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I'm sure we're all looking forward to a review. Is it safe to assume that since this is a "last install" thread that it's a done deal, or is this a project for THIS weekend?

Bahaha. Emphasis on THIS weekend. TheST|g always has some exciting stuff going on. Glad to know its your DD as well! These cars are meant to be driven.

631twentyeighteye · 10-10-2013, 08:51 AM

Only the best for the stig! Eager to hear how they work, my eibach springs were only a temporary solution. I'm either going to pair them with better aftermarket shocks, or entirely replace them with coil overs in the future.

TheSt|G · 10-10-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I'm sure we're all looking forward to a review. Is it safe to assume that since this is a "last install" thread that it's a done deal, or is this a project for THIS weekend?

Half completed as of right now. Finishing my coffee and heading back to work on it.

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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

Bahaha. Emphasis on THIS weekend. TheST|g always has some exciting stuff going on. Glad to know its your DD as well! These cars are meant to be driven.

With a car this well rounded and reliable, it would be a crime not to DD it.

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Only the best for the stig! Eager to hear how they work, my eibach springs were only a temporary solution. I'm either going to pair them with better aftermarket shocks, or entirely replace them with coil overs in the future.

I just wait until I have the time to do it so I never have to address it again. Nothing frustrates me more than a product failing to do its job.

I feel pretty confident they will be good. My experience with TCK on my E36 and on other E46s was that there was no better street option for my needs.

Suprgnat · 10-10-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

I just wait until I have the time to do it so I never have to address it again. Nothing frustrates me more than a product failing to do its job.

I'm vacillating between Ohlins, PSS10 (is there an M option?), Koni/Swift, Koni/BMWPS and TCK single. I only want to do it once, too, and even the ride height will probably only be set once in solutions with that option. Decisions, decisions.

TheSt|G · 10-10-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I'm vacillating between Ohlins, PSS10 (is their an M option?), Koni/Swift, Koni/BMWPS and TCK single. I only want to do it once, too, and even the ride height will probably only be set once in solutions with that option. Decisions, decisions.

Those all look like pretty good options. Bilstein makes another kit that is quite nice for our cars as well I think...

My project got delayed by a stripped bolt.

Iron Man · 10-10-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Yes the M set with the M3 rear arms.

How much of a drop with that set compared to your MSport suspension? Do you really need the camber plates, or could you do without?

TheSt|G · 10-10-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Man

How much of a drop with that set compared to your MSport suspension? Do you really need the camber plates, or could you do without?

I don't expect it to be more than 1/2"-1" or so. The car is pretty close to ideal ride height stock.

You could probably reuse the stock strut tops, but the camber plates give you both greater adjustability(duh) and shock tower reinforcement. Spring compressors are also pure evil.

Suprgnat · 10-10-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Those all look like pretty good options. Bilstein makes another kit that is quite nice for our cars as well I think...

My project got delayed by a stripped bolt.

As long as it's a bolt and not the knuckle in to which it threads...

Suprgnat · 10-10-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Those all look like pretty good options.

I keep leaning towards the Ohlins only because I have them on my R1100RSL and hit a pot hole last October with enough violence to snap off my right-hand hard bag and bend BOTH of my rims. It didn't drop me and both rims held air (barely), but I had about $2800 worth of damage to an 18 year old bike. The BMW telelever/paralever system is good, but the Ohlins dampers are transformative. I just have no experience with them in a car, and know no one else that has either.

TheSt|G · 10-10-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

As long as it's a bolt and not the knuckle in to which it threads...

No, but it is a bolt that is part of a link inside of a bushing. $100 of seized bolt fun.

Suprgnat · 10-11-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Bilstein makes another kit that is quite nice for our cars as well I think...

The PSS10 was the only kit that caught my eye as I do want the adjustability. What were you thinking? Pro Kit, PSS?

kobeballer96 · 10-11-2013, 05:34 AM

stg how much did the coilovers cost? I might give in and sell m sport struts and springs and unmount the H&R sport springs and sell both.

kobeballer96 · 10-11-2013, 05:35 AM

how did have camber adjustments built in? if they do thats whats going to sell me

TheSt|G · 10-11-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

The PSS10 was the only kit that caught my eye as I do want the adjustability. What were you thinking? Pro Kit, PSS?

I think it was the B14 kit, but I don't think it is adjustable. Definitely get the PSS10 over the PSS9, there were some adjuster issues IIRC.

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stg how much did the coilovers cost? I might give in and sell m sport struts and springs and unmount the H&R sport springs and sell both.

Double adjustable M3 kit like mine is ~$3000 including camber plates. I also got the M3 conversion for the rear as well.

Single adjustable kit is ~$2100 including camber plates.

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Originally Posted by kobeballer96

how did have camber adjustments built in? if they do thats whats going to sell me

Nothing is going to have camber plates built in. They might be included in the prices, but they won't be part of the strut.

TheSt|G · 10-12-2013, 06:23 PM

Completed instal, zero pictures.

I still need to dial it in with the compression and rebound, but this is light years ahead of where the car was stock even now. Flat through the corners and soaks up the bumps so much better.

mechavore884 · 10-12-2013, 07:12 PM

nooo PICS!!!..........*SALT FACE*

TheSt|G · 10-12-2013, 09:28 PM

I'll see what I can do.

TheSt|G · 10-12-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mechavore884

nooo PICS!!!..........*SALT FACE*

Here you go, I celebrated by hitting a deer tonight.

mechavore884 · 10-13-2013, 12:50 AM

NOOOOO!!!!!!! (F** deer...they strange have millions of them come out at my job at night)....but as a side note nice wheels

Dafttt · 10-13-2013, 02:39 AM

Oh nooes!

Who won, the car or the deer?

kobeballer96 · 10-13-2013, 04:06 AM

lucky. Could of been worse

TheSt|G · 10-13-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Daft Auto

Oh nooes!

Going to to assume the car, wasn't bad at all on my end.

Who won, the car or the deer?

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Originally Posted by kobeballer96

lucky. Could of been worse

Absolutely.

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10-12-2013, 06:23 PM	#147
TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 300 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Completed instal, zero pictures. I still need to dial it in with the compression and rebound, but this is light years ahead of where the car was stock even now. Flat through the corners and soaks up the bumps so much better. __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete Last edited by TheSt\|G; 10-12-2013 at 09:28 PM..
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