[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by ki_soarer

Replaced my 11 month old left rear BMW Performance strut. Not sure if it was the added weight of a diesel or what but hopefully it doesn’t blow again.

Those BMW Performance shocks/struts aren't very well received by anyone from my research, why I matched their springs w/ Bilstein instead

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Those BMW Performance shocks/struts aren't very well received by anyone from my research, why I matched their springs w/ Bilstein instead

So. for clarification you have the BMW performance springs & Bilstein B6 or B8?

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

So. for clarification you have the BMW performance springs & Bilstein B6 or B8?

Ya yellow springs w/ B8's

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Ya yellow springs w/ B8's

This is on a 335is?

Do you have 19's with larger tires like say 265 or 275 wide in the rear?

Just wondering. A friend of mine has a 335is and is looking to redo his suspension

[nighthawk335]

Installed gloss black grilles on my new-to-me 11 335i. They really go a long way The car came with that partial clear bra that has clearly (pun intended) seen better days. Currently in the process of taking it off.

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by nighthawk335

Installed gloss black grilles on my new-to-me 11 335i. They really go a long way The car came with that partial clear bra that has clearly (pun intended) seen better days. Currently in the process of taking it off.

Let us know how that works for you. Especially if it went across the headlamps. Debating having it wrapped and I wanted to know how well it (or what it takes to) remove.

[hellokitty]

Installed precision Raceworks coilpacks. Holy crap the midrange increase in pull is insane.

[ki_soarer]

Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Those BMW Performance shocks/struts aren't very well received by anyone from my research, why I matched their springs w/ Bilstein instead

I really like the ride quality of them, just didn’t expect to have one leak in under a year. Luckily it was covered under parts warranty so I didn’t have to cough up any money.

How do you like the B8s? I may go that route when it’s time fore a refresh in another 100k miles or so.

[unrulyteach]

Originally Posted by ki_soarer

I really like the ride quality of them, just didn’t expect to have one leak in under a year. Luckily it was covered under parts warranty so I didn’t have to cough up any money.

How do you like the B8s? I may go that route when it’s time fore a refresh in another 100k miles or so.

I hav b8 with oem sport springs and they fell Better than oem Only thing i don't like is the front ride height is raised a little with oem springs

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

This is on a 335is?

Do you have 19's with larger tires like say 265 or 275 wide in the rear?

Just wondering. A friend of mine has a 335is and is looking to redo his suspension

Ya on my iS.

Nah I only had the OEM 225/255 on my 19's, was with 12.5/15mm spacers though. Currently running 18" Arc8 with 235/265 but no spacers. I might be swapping back to the 19s soon though w/ 235/265 but not MP4S... something a little less $ I think this time.

Originally Posted by ki_soarer

I really like the ride quality of them, just didn’t expect to have one leak in under a year. Luckily it was covered under parts warranty so I didn’t have to cough up any money.

How do you like the B8s? I may go that route when it’s time fore a refresh in another 100k miles or so.

Oh, do you? I've always heard complaints of them being too soft from others, ya glad they had the warranty on them I didn't think of that even.

I like 'em for sure! They seem to really liven up at faster speeds and are comfy at stoplight to stoplight driving too, good balance it feels like. Kinda like them over the Koni not having to worry about if I have the damper setting perfect or not

[ki_soarer]

Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Ya on my iS.

Nah I only had the OEM 225/255 on my 19's, was with 12.5/15mm spacers though. Currently running 18" Arc8 with 235/265 but no spacers. I might be swapping back to the 19s soon though w/ 235/265 but not MP4S... something a little less $ I think this time.



Oh, do you? I've always heard complaints of them being too soft from others, ya glad they had the warranty on them I didn't think of that even.

I like 'em for sure! They seem to really liven up at faster speeds and are comfy at stoplight to stoplight driving too, good balance it feels like. Kinda like them over the Koni not having to worry about if I have the damper setting perfect or not

You make some good points. I don’t track the car and commute 100 miles a day so I’m sure for those with twisties and track days they may feel it’s too soft. I’m pretty happy with them for a daily though. I had stock non sport suspension and wanted something with a slight drop but improved handling. Honestly I think the swaybar made the biggest difference. Same diameter as the stock diesel front swaybar but I believe the angle is different or possibly the material. It 100% changes the way the car enters a corner during spirited driving.

[ki_soarer]

Originally Posted by maxx88

Mine started leaking after 1,5 years.
Where did you order it?

Got mine from the dealer.

[nighthawk335]

Originally Posted by bluewater328

Let us know how that works for you. Especially if it went across the headlamps. Debating having it wrapped and I wanted to know how well it (or what it takes to) remove.

It's not on the headlights thankfully. only 1/3 of the hood and fenders. The fender pieces I got off in about 3 hours with the help of a friend, who's professional detailer. Due to the heavy scratching on the clear bra, it peels off in bits and pieces about 1/2 of the size of your finger nail. Total PITA. 3 hours of work with a heat gun, plastic razor blades, and lots of lubrication on the hood, I got about the size of two hands worth of clear bra off. I guess this is what it looks like when people over-use automatic car washes. Once it's off I'm going to do a light machine polish to clean it up. Sadly in Chicago it's been overcast and cooler so I can't use the sun to heat it up, and the heat from the heat gun isn't retained long to peel it off. I'll be posting pics once it's off, and after the light polish.

[porsche959]

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Installed precision Raceworks coilpacks. Holy crap the midrange increase in pull is insane.

dont these give you like a 70 whl trq increase? something crazy?

[hellokitty]

Originally Posted by porsche959

dont these give you like a 70 whl trq increase? something crazy?

PR posted an install video on Youtube and cited a potential 20 whp increase.

For fun, I threw a log into Virtual Dyno and it estimated 483 whp/501wtq.

My torque figure was already in the 500s so that didn't increase per Virtual Dyno, but WHP did by a pretty substantial margin.

[OnlyDriveGerman]

Playing the waiting game to pick her back up from my mechanic to replace the front driveshaft. I usually do my own work, but I decided my time was more valuable. Most of the u joint decided to break apart… always something…

[N54Twin]

Last Saturday.

[ki_soarer]

Originally Posted by N54Twin

Last Saturday.

Is that a E60?

Just installed my carbon trim. Need DCT paddles then my steering wheel will be finished.

[N54Twin]

Originally Posted by ki_soarer

Is that a E60?

Just installed my carbon trim. Need DCT paddles then my steering wheel will be finished.

[IMG]https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFile...6AF-954691.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFile...AF6-954690.jpg[/IMG]

Yes it's...

[ki_soarer]

Thought so. It took me a second to realize something was different. Haha.

[Emilime75]

Originally Posted by ki_soarer

Is that a E60?

Just installed my carbon trim. Need DCT paddles then my steering wheel will be finished.

Is that the MeWant cover? Looks pretty good. Real leather, or faux? How does it feel?

[ki_soarer]

Yea it’s the $26 fake version. I was going to stitch is the way the factory wheels are done but I really wanted to get it as tight as possible so it’s not quite as pretty as it could be. I love the feel over the stock wheel. Keeping my heated wheel was a must!