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Derek Zoolander · 10-28-2009, 02:13 PM

Oh nice! My KWs are arriving today. I may throw them on Friday in NJ where I have my parent's garage, jack stands, and spring compressors.

TL · 10-28-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Oh nice! My KWs are arriving today. I may throw them on Friday in NJ where I have my parent's garage, jack stands, and spring compressors.

nice

dam you're going to install them yourself...you got some skills

Derek Zoolander · 10-28-2009, 02:37 PM

It's really not hard with the right tools. From DIY guides I've seen, it's an easier install on the E90 than on my old mk4 Volkswagen. I did about 5 suspension installs on VWs.
A big difference between BMW owners and VW, Honda, etc. is the DIY aspect. I did 100% of the work on my old GTI, except any welding. Saves a good chunk of change and you get to learn your car inside and out. You should have seen my car when I parted it out. It was nearly just a shell in my parent's garage with the interior/exterior/engine out

That would be a bit more complex on our cars, but doable with a manual. I'm glad I got to learn how to work on cars on something cheap, so when I messed up, it wasn't expensive to fix lol

Derek Zoolander · 10-28-2009, 06:52 PM

Last set of V1s for E90 xDrive from KW! They're gonna be backordered.

jopa489 · 10-28-2009, 07:10 PM

Nice.

TL · 10-30-2009, 01:07 PM

Any big parties tonight or saturday night?

Derek Zoolander · 10-31-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TL

Any big parties tonight or saturday night?

Me and some friends are going on a bar tour in Boston tomorrow. Everyone is welcome to join.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/ev...561522&index=1

Derek Zoolander · 10-31-2009, 03:16 AM

The rear driver's side control arm bolt is a BITCH on the E90. If it weren't for the exhaust being in the way, I would have gotten the coilover install done in no time. Ended up taking like a hour and a half just for that one, and ~4 hours total. I could do it under 3 hours on the next install. Definitely easier and less headaches than my mk4 GTI.

Derek Zoolander · 11-01-2009, 05:31 PM

Anyone got recommendations for a shop to get my car aligned on the new coils? It's really off.

MassBimmer · 11-01-2009, 07:32 PM

Can't wait to see pics of the new suspension installed!! I've heard Turner Motorsport in Amesbury does good work.

JeffL · 11-01-2009, 07:48 PM

Turner doesn't have an alignment machine. They farm it out to some place down the street, a gas station maybe?

JeffL · 11-01-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Anyone got recommendations for a shop to get my car aligned on the new coils? It's really off.

and the car looked good today on the KW's.

TL · 11-02-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

Turner doesn't have an alignment machine. They farm it out to some place down the street, a gas station maybe?

Ask Dave (Arustik1) he goes to a place that does unlimited alignment for 6 months @ $150 or something like that.

Derek Zoolander · 11-02-2009, 01:17 PM

My ex-gf bought me a lifetime alignment for my old car from Firestone. It's like $150 and you can take it in whenever, but it's for that car only, so I couldn't keep it.
Can you post up the snaps of my car when you get a chance? Or just add all your pics to the Larz Anderson Park meet thread.

TL · 11-02-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

My ex-gf bought me a lifetime alignment for my old car from Firestone. It's like $150 and you can take it in whenever, but it's for that car only, so I couldn't keep it.
Can you post up the snaps of my car when you get a chance? Or just add all your pics to the Larz Anderson Park meet thread.

sure i'll have to resize it and post it

Derek Zoolander · 11-03-2009, 10:42 AM

I just contacted Turner Motorsports about an alignment. I figure, I saved a few hundred bones by doing the install myself, so I'll pay them to properly align it and maybe corner balance, because I'm sure it's not level even though I set them equally.
I'm surprised Firestone told me they don't have equipment to align a BMW. They usually do a good job.

TL · 11-03-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

I just contacted Turner Motorsports about an alignment. I figure, I saved a few hundred bones by doing the install myself, so I'll pay them to properly align it and maybe corner balance, because I'm sure it's not level even though I set them equally.
I'm surprised Firestone told me they don't have equipment to align a BMW. They usually do a good job.

what they charging?

Derek Zoolander · 11-03-2009, 02:54 PM

No response yet.. but they're labor rate is $95/hr IIRC :-/

MassBimmer · 11-05-2009, 10:33 AM

Alright boys, I need some input because I can't decide...opinions on 18" wheels at or below $1100 for the set..

Currently at the top of my list are Gunmetal V710's...I've thought about M6 reps and LC LM's as well..

Derek Zoolander · 11-05-2009, 10:40 AM

I'm eyeing these up right now for $1500, but he's trying to figure out the offsets on them for me..
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1275598

TL · 11-05-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Alright boys, I need some input because I can't decide...opinions on 18" wheels at or below $1100 for the set..

Currently at the top of my list are Gunmetal V710's...I've thought about M6 reps and LC LM's as well..

the V710 & M6 are nice and aggressive if that's the look you want

the LM's are more of classy look

TL · 11-05-2009, 12:23 PM

found a pic of the V710 on an E90

10-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#243
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Oh nice! My KWs are arriving today. I may throw them on Friday in NJ where I have my parent's garage, jack stands, and spring compressors.
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10-28-2009, 02:37 PM	#245
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	It's really not hard with the right tools. From DIY guides I've seen, it's an easier install on the E90 than on my old mk4 Volkswagen. I did about 5 suspension installs on VWs. A big difference between BMW owners and VW, Honda, etc. is the DIY aspect. I did 100% of the work on my old GTI, except any welding. Saves a good chunk of change and you get to learn your car inside and out. You should have seen my car when I parted it out. It was nearly just a shell in my parent's garage with the interior/exterior/engine out That would be a bit more complex on our cars, but doable with a manual. I'm glad I got to learn how to work on cars on something cheap, so when I messed up, it wasn't expensive to fix lol
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10-28-2009, 06:52 PM	#246
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Last set of V1s for E90 xDrive from KW! They're gonna be backordered.
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10-28-2009, 07:10 PM	#247
jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Nice. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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10-30-2009, 01:07 PM	#248
TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	Any big parties tonight or saturday night? __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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10-31-2009, 03:16 AM	#250
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	The rear driver's side control arm bolt is a BITCH on the E90. If it weren't for the exhaust being in the way, I would have gotten the coilover install done in no time. Ended up taking like a hour and a half just for that one, and ~4 hours total. I could do it under 3 hours on the next install. Definitely easier and less headaches than my mk4 GTI.
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11-01-2009, 05:31 PM	#251
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Anyone got recommendations for a shop to get my car aligned on the new coils? It's really off.
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11-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#252
MassBimmer Major General 313 Rep 7,436 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Can't wait to see pics of the new suspension installed!! I've heard Turner Motorsport in Amesbury does good work.
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11-01-2009, 07:48 PM	#253
JeffL Major 36 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Turner doesn't have an alignment machine. They farm it out to some place down the street, a gas station maybe? __________________ no sig.
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11-02-2009, 01:17 PM	#256
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	My ex-gf bought me a lifetime alignment for my old car from Firestone. It's like $150 and you can take it in whenever, but it's for that car only, so I couldn't keep it. Can you post up the snaps of my car when you get a chance? Or just add all your pics to the Larz Anderson Park meet thread.
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11-03-2009, 10:42 AM	#258
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	I just contacted Turner Motorsports about an alignment. I figure, I saved a few hundred bones by doing the install myself, so I'll pay them to properly align it and maybe corner balance, because I'm sure it's not level even though I set them equally. I'm surprised Firestone told me they don't have equipment to align a BMW. They usually do a good job.
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11-03-2009, 02:54 PM	#260
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	No response yet.. but they're labor rate is $95/hr IIRC :-/
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11-05-2009, 10:33 AM	#261
MassBimmer Major General 313 Rep 7,436 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Alright boys, I need some input because I can't decide...opinions on 18" wheels at or below $1100 for the set.. Currently at the top of my list are Gunmetal V710's...I've thought about M6 reps and LC LM's as well..
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11-05-2009, 10:40 AM	#262
Derek Zoolander Banned 95 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	I'm eyeing these up right now for $1500, but he's trying to figure out the offsets on them for me.. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1275598
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11-05-2009, 12:23 PM	#264
TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	found a pic of the V710 on an E90 Attached Images __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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