New fitment - Koni FSD and BMW Performance springs

[grimlock]

I was wondering, has anyone tried fitting springs spec'ed for a different engine?
I'm thinking of 535 pro-kits for a 528 .. cuz i read prokits give quite a mean drop..
since the 528 is about 45kgs lighter up front, the front would sit higher by about 5mm(0.2").. so u can avoid 'rake'
pls tell me how wrong I am, again

[grimlock]

but aren't they always compressed once they're on, so a 528 with 535 spec'd springs would sit higher slightly then with 528 spec'd springs?

just wondering how common this is, if u wanted to fine-tune the ride height, and also adjust for your normal load(passengers)

has anyone played with the springs from 1/3/5/7 series etc. - could u theoretically cross-spring our cars according to our preferences? (assuming fitment is not an issue)

[1trip5]

Originally Posted by maxnix

This narrative is much more informative than any pictures. Thank you.

So true. Never mind the pics, nobody wants to see the stance, right? My car could look like a golf cart as long as it handled well.

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by grimlock

but aren't they always compressed once they're on, so a 528 with 535 spec'd springs would sit higher slightly then with 528 spec'd springs?

Yes. Could be worth trying grimlock, if you don't want low height!

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by TimMc

Yes. Could be worth trying grimlock, if you don't want low height!

thanks. ill get it a try then..

[The1]

Now that some time has passed, are you still liking this setup? I got my performance springs in this morning, will be ordering the FSDs very soon. Just wanted to make sure i made the right choice.

has that rain cleared up yet?

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by The1

Now that some time has passed, are you still liking this setup? I got my performance springs in this morning, will be ordering the FSDs very soon. Just wanted to make sure i made the right choice.

has that rain cleared up yet?

First day of sunshine today. Car's been washed and waxed

I'll see about getting some photo's up between rock climbing in the morning and when I park myself in front of the MotoGP for the afternoon.

[M2]

Here are some pics of the same setup in my review. Hope it helps.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412549

also, some pics after the suspension had time to settle.(play the slide show for bigger pics)

http://web.mac.com/aluckiedog1/Year_...ine_Drive.html

[The1]

Originally Posted by M2

Here are some pics of the same setup in my review. Hope it helps.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412549

also, some pics after the suspension had time to settle.(play the slide show for bigger pics)

http://web.mac.com/aluckiedog1/Year_...ine_Drive.html

that's basically the setup i'm trying to do, however i'm undecided on the rear M3 links, but i will be doing the rear M3 sway as i have an LSD on the way.


p.s. perfect drop, exactly what i was hoping to see. Thanks.

I'm still waiting on the other guys pics, I just like to see pictures

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by The1

I'm still waiting on the other guys pics, I just like to see pictures

Your wait is over.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...85#post8171885

[1trip5]

thanks for the pics .

doesnt look much lower than stock.

[thez99]

Originally Posted by 1trip5

thanks for the pics .

doesnt look much lower than stock.

The performance springs are only supposed to lower the 135 sport about .5-.7" front and back. Not supposed to be a very huge drop, just better spring rates, etc.

[The1]

Originally Posted by 1trip5

thanks for the pics .

doesnt look much lower than stock.

it will still settle a tiny bit over the next week or so.

Looks fantastic man, i can't wait to get mine on!!! Unfortunatly will be waiting on a few more parts before i can get to that point and wheels and tires.

thanks for more pics Matty.

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by The1

it will still settle a tiny bit over the next week or so.

Looks fantastic man, i can't wait to get mine on!!! Unfortunatly will be waiting on a few more parts before i can get to that point and wheels and tires.

thanks for more pics Matty.

You're welcome.