Springs and shocks installed.

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FL318is

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« on: November 19, 2006, 10:01:25 AM »
Living right!:D

Got the new H&R sports and Bilstein sports installed and the ride is
sue-wheat!  Got some twisties near the house and now I own them.  The height is visually more appealing but does not seem to be dangerously low.  Although I wil be watching the road terrain more closely.

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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2006, 08:01:29 PM »
Awesome, what route did you go with the springs... H&R 29964's? I think pics of your car are now overdue ;)

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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2006, 09:20:56 PM »
Quote from: Eurospec;14095
Awesome, what route did you go with the springs... H&R 29964's? I think pics of your car are now overdue ;)


seconded!!!


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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2006, 11:20:57 AM »
I have to do some pics today.  Car is a little dirty.  The springs I believe are the equivalent of the 29964.  They are the ones that lower the car 1.3".  I will find the numbers today.  Clearance is not an issue at this point but I do watch where I drive.
« Last Edit: November 20, 2006, 03:53:27 PM by FL318is »

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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2006, 01:15:07 PM »
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seconded!!!


Thirded?!?!!!!!!!!

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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2006, 01:54:18 PM »
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Thirded?!?!!!!!!!!


haha the trend is catching on!


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OK but...
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2006, 03:01:00 PM »
...these are rough pics.

1-I think you can see the height change.
2-This is my attempt at performance enhancement CAI
3-Local bird that was eating lunch as I took these pics
4-Height and wheel clearance
5-Straight frontal on
6-I like the look and performance of the new suspension

I have a long way to go but having fun (and mistakes) getting there.  Any input is welcome.
« Last Edit: November 20, 2006, 03:04:42 PM by FL318is »

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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2006, 03:26:10 PM »
How much do you have invested in the setup ??
any rubbing issues yet ??
I need to do my suspension and was thinking of blistein touring shocks and struts but not lowering .
I have to do some research and see what the cost difference is.
Unless someone has already done that and would like to share notes ???

Oh Yea, Your car looks good :cool:
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2006, 03:35:12 PM »
Quote from: RED IS 91;14155
How much do you have invested in the setup ??
any rubbing issues yet ??
I need to do my suspension and was thinking of blistein touring shocks and struts but not lowering .
I have to do some research and see what the cost difference is.
Unless someone has already done that and would like to share notes ???

Oh Yea, Your car looks good :cool:


I have heard both sides of the spring/strut issue.  From what I gather there are pros & cons.  In my case most of the roads here are "flat" so the oil pan issue is not as critical as some of the roads I have read about on this forum.  As far as rub, not at all.  I will be going to 16x7 later and do not see a rub issue even with bigger tires.

With the H&R sports and the Bilstein sports I def got a lowering so if you do not want a lower stance, I would not recommend them.  I find the ride to very comfortable and not at all rough.  

Thanks for the compliment.  I feel like my car has a long way to go and may return to the 4 headlight config and re-route the CAI later.

I spent about 600 on springs and shocks.
« Last Edit: November 20, 2006, 03:41:12 PM by FL318is »

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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2006, 05:20:00 PM »
Looks good. Forget the bird, where's the croc?

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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2006, 05:42:34 PM »
I am not finished or completely sold on the front end yet.  Just playing while I get the mech stuff done first.

I will be getting an IS lip spoiler down the road.
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2006, 06:15:18 PM »
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I am not finished or completely sold on the front end yet.  Just playing while I get the mech stuff done first.

I will be getting an IS lip spoiler down the road.


Was gonna say...  I like the intake screen, not sure on the "BMW Emblem" high beams...  You need to get some euro grilles, an iS lip spoiler, loose the center caps, and a euro rear plate filler.  

Lookin' pretty good though.  These cars are all a work in progress.

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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2006, 12:03:40 AM »
Comin along nicely, keep it up!

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« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2006, 12:06:28 AM »
looking good
 
imho:
black the IS spoiler
go capless
call it a day ;)
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2006, 12:52:06 PM »
You live in Florida but you don't have tints?