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12-12-2014, 11:51 AM | #48 |
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If Dinan uses Koni shocks the 10mm is for the standard "remove to adjust" and the 12mm is for the top adjustable shocks. Seems that way from their web site anyway.....
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12-15-2014, 08:42 PM | #49 |
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Couple questions about the B12 Pro-Kit:
1) I currently have Ground Control camber plates in order to get my BBS wheels to fit properly (which they do with minimal camber). Will the B12s change the geometry significantly regarding the wheels fitting? 2) Will they work with the Ground Control camber plates? 3) Is the kit the same / compatible with a 135i (all the product pages say 128i or convertible)? 4) Somewhat unrelated but I'd be doing them at the same time - what are the preferred rear subframe bushings these days? (daily driver comfort is priority over supreme handling, and cost is relevant as well). |
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12-16-2014, 02:10 AM | #50 | |
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3, e9x and e8x non-M kits are interchangeable. 135i/128i B12 kits are interchangeable. 4, In order of cost from lowest to highest. - Whiteline inserts (<$100) - Turner Motorsport alu bushing replacements (<$300) - M3 (<$350) Labour for inserts is less than bushes. NVH on the M3 is lower than the TMS. The TMS Alu replacements won't wear, also of interest is the use of solid items in the newer cars. |
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12-18-2014, 08:27 AM | #53 |
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I just had a set of Bilstein and swift springs installed and I am amazed how clean OEM+ it drives. The drop is subtle but still there and the ride is superb. For a streetcar setup, I couldn't be happier!
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12-18-2014, 11:27 AM | #54 | |
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12-18-2014, 07:24 PM | #56 |
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For what it's worth, I just installed a set of Koni FSD's front and rear using the OEM springs. Much better ride and feels much more responsive as well. I did not want to lower the car at all. Got the set for $699.. My original struts and shocks only have 24 k on them .
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12-19-2014, 06:08 PM | #57 |
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Kamispeed for the springs & ajusa for the shocks! BTW my car just hit 60k and my shocks were completely BLOWN on stock suspension.
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So tell us what you think of them? How is the ride and the control?
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Results - not feel.
I did search, but does anyone have actual results from a track or something quantifiable about any setup?
I've been in this game long enough to know that lowering and it "feeling" firmer does absolutely *NOT* mean that it is handling better. In fact, sometimes it can actually be worse. I'm leaning/considering the BMW Performance Suspension because I'm leased and I want the warranty when I buy it. $2950 installed at the dealer per the website. (BAHAHAH!) It must include several bags of weed and a happy ending. I'll give them a phone call Monday... I'm told a price of ~1100 for the kit and 6 hours of install time is more typical, any help would be appreciated. I'm in Madison, WI and I have no problem driving to Milwaukee or Chicago for a more competitive price. Thanks, |
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02-01-2015, 06:20 PM | #63 | |
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I just bought my wife a e82 128 non sport. Would a set of b12's drop the suspension over a set of vmr's or will there still be a large gap? I'm hoping to get a set of 18's but may need to move to 19's. Let me know your thoughts.
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I guess that's my question. It looks like yours is a sport package. Mine being non sport. dont non sport cars sit a it higher than sport? So is the 1.2" drop from sport and a non sport would still have a gap? Or do both suspensions end up about the same place? Sorry if that confusing.
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