ORDERED PARTS! and question

[getBMWparts]

Originally Posted by Apiasto

Placed a big order with getbmwparts.com but some are on order but on to my question has anyone had any experience running bmw performance yellow springs with vmr v701 (I guess any vmr wheel of the same size) 18x8.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +50 with hankook ventus v12 evos 225/45 and 255/30... I just wanted to make sure I don't have to roll my fenders before I go ahead and install them... Any help is useful also has anyone installed the bmw performance ssk themselves (just want to know if there's anything I need to be mindful of)

Thanks!
Gus

Hey Gus, thanks again for your order - if you have any questions about anything, feel free to PM Evan or I anytime!

[Apiasto]

Originally Posted by jwongie

Odd tire size choices. . . any particular reason to have the front tires so tall and the rear tires sooo short?

Sorry I got the 5 and the zero reversed lol my bad... Fronts a 225/40 rears a 255/35 my bad

[Apiasto]

Just got around to doing the short shifter ... I will be doing the springs tomorrow ... I just finished washing the car so I plan on going to take some "Before" shots of the height (although I am pretty sure all of us know how high it is).

[Apiasto]

Originally Posted by jb2178

I want photos after you put the springs on...

Overall impression is that the car is actually more comfortable then it was before (which is weird to me) but stays flatter through turns. I only did the springs (not the full suspension kit) which I was a little weary of but they actaully feel perfectly damped for the springs. I will take more pictures and update next week as I am expecting the springs to settle in a little lower. Currently the front is at about 1.5 finger gap and the rear is at 2 finger gap.

As Promised here are before and after pics:

BEFORE REAR:



BEFORE FRONT:



AFTER REAR:



AFTER FRONT (yes the lens cover is there):





Some pictures i took before the suspension that i liked and thought I'd share:

[mechavore884]

hey that looks pretty good SIR!!! +1

[Apiasto]

Originally Posted by mechavore884

hey that looks pretty good SIR!!! +1

Thank you sir!!

I believe the springs should have settled by now so here's one more for fun...

[andrey_gta]

@Apiasto what shock do you have? Msport or Non-sport

Im intrigued by your statement that Perf springs are a good comfort on your older shocks

[Apiasto]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

@Apiasto what shock do you have? Msport or Non-sport

Im intrigued by your statement that Perf springs are a good comfort on your older shocks

As far as I know they are non-msport... I purchased the car used from a dealer so I'm not sure what the previous owner may have done... I was surprised myself.. I was almost certain that the next modification would have been koni FSD's

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by Apiasto

As far as I know they are non-msport... I purchased the car used from a dealer so I'm not sure what the previous owner may have done... I was surprised myself.. I was almost certain that the next modification would have been koni FSD's

Still likely will be. Lowering springs on shocks not designed for that operating range will cause premature failure.

[Apiasto]

I knew that going in but I was curious to see how they would feel on the stock shocks (and I was impatient to wait for the FSD)... I will do the FSD shocks once I purchase the M3 lower control arms, rear subframe bushings and front sway

[Dafttt]

First off all, your looks great.

I did the same thing, bought H&R lowering springs on a stock suspension. Granted it was on a different car, but I nuked those struts after only a few months. The sooner you get those Koni's the better.

Also, Koni's have been on back order since May. Try to find a vendor with them in stock already.

[Apiasto]

Originally Posted by Daft Auto

First off all, your looks great.

I did the same thing, bought H&R lowering springs on a stock suspension. Granted it was on a different car, but I nuked those struts after only a few months. The sooner you get those Koni's the better.

Also, Koni's have been on back order since May. Try to find a vendor with them in stock already.

Thank you sir for the compliment and the suggestion... I guess I need to make a move relatively soon. Thanks!